Nepal Trekking - Trekkers Information Management System in Nepal

Trekking through Nepal can be an exhilarating andimplemented in obtaining a Trekkers Information
unforgettable experience, with its endless rollingManagement System (TIMS) card, which will
hills and challenging mountain ranges. Enjoying thecontribute to a number of trekking related
peacefulness of the landscapes and escaping theservices and assist in eradicating unauthorized
bustle of cities, are features that every trekkertrekking.
looks forward to and are some of the reasonsWhere & how to obtain TIMS Card ?
that Nepal is seen as a trekking paradise.The visiting tourists, who are interested to general
Unfortunately when disaster strikes, situations cantrekking areas of Nepal, are required to receive
change dramatically, and the Nepali governmentTIMS Card through any one of the following:
has been using the Trekkers InformationKathmandu (NTB Office, TAAN Office, and
Management System on a trial period to test itsGovernment registered trekking Companies),
effectiveness in locating injured trekkers and- Pokhara (NTB Office, TAAN Office, and
being able to reach trekkers in trouble as soon asGovernment registered trekking Companies)
possible.Opening Hour/s:
Over the last two years the TrekkersTIMS counter at Government registered trekking
Information Management System has proven toCompanies will remain open 12 hours a day all the
be vital in the rescue of trekkers, and togetherseven days a week round the year.
with the support of the Trekking Agencies'TIMS counter at TAAN/NTB Office will follow
Association of Nepal, and the Nepal Tourismgovernment working hour/days.
Board, the Trekkers Information ManagementTo obtain TIMS Card you need copy of Passport
System will now become a mandatory trekkingand two copies of Passport-size Photographs.
feature. A small fee per trekking route will be