The Nepal Tourism Board has revised the procedures of the Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) to ensure the safety and security of visitors trekking in protected areas in the mountains of Nepal. The new provision, which comes into effect on March 31, 2023, requires all trekkers to obtain services of a licensed trekking guide and to obtain a TIMS Card through authorized trekking agencies registered with the Government of Nepal. The decision was made after a series of discussions with trekking and exhibition stakeholders and relevant trade unions in Nepal to help mitigate adverse incidents and challenges of rescue operations in case of any unwarranted situation. The fees for the TIMS Card have been revised to NPR 1000 per SAARC citizen and NPR 2000 for the rest of the world. The provision for Diplomatic Missions in Nepal will remain as before, however, accompaniment by a licensed guide shall be required. Detailed guidelines for the new provision will be published shortly.