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Wandering Yaks

Visas & permits

Every permit, in one place.

What’s needed, who handles it, how long it takes, what it costs. Field-checked every season.

Karakoram · Pakistan

NoC — Gilgit-Baltistan

GB Home Department

We handle it

Required for restricted areas including K2 basecamp and Shimshal. We apply on your behalf with your passport scan four weeks before departure.

Processing
10–14 days
Fee (approx.)
$40 USD

Karakoram · Pakistan

Central Karakoram National Park

CKNP

We handle it

Included in the trip price for all Baltoro / K2 basecamp journeys.

Processing
Applied at trailhead
Fee (approx.)
$55 USD

Himalaya · India

Inner Line Permit — Ladakh

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council

We handle it

Required for Nubra, Pangong, and Tso Moriri routes. Our Leh office handles it on arrival.

Processing
Same day (in Leh)
Fee (approx.)
$15 USD

Pamir · Afghanistan

Wakhan Corridor access

Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We handle it

Long lead time. Booking cut-off is 8 weeks before departure. Requires liaison with Afghan consulate; we manage the whole flow.

Processing
6–8 weeks
Fee (approx.)
$120 USD

Himalaya · Nepal

Nepal TIMS card

Nepal Tourism Board / TAAN

We handle it

Required for all trekking regions in Nepal. Applied in Kathmandu on arrival.

Processing
Same day (Kathmandu)
Fee (approx.)
$20 USD

Himalaya · Nepal

ACAP — Annapurna Conservation Area

Annapurna Conservation Area Project

We handle it

Required alongside TIMS for any Annapurna region trekking.

Processing
Same day
Fee (approx.)
$30 USD

Karakoram / Hindukush / Himalaya · Pakistan

Pakistan tourist visa

Ministry of Interior · Government of Pakistan

You obtain it

e-Visa available for most nationalities via visa.nadra.gov.pk. We provide a letter of invitation on request.

Processing
5–15 days
Fee (approx.)
$50–150 USD

Himalaya · India

Indian tourist visa

Bureau of Immigration · Government of India

You obtain it

e-Visa available at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Ladakh requires standard tourist visa; no separate permit.

Processing
3–5 days
Fee (approx.)
$25–100 USD

Pamir · Tajikistan

Tajik e-Visa (with GBAO stamp)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Tajikistan

You obtain it

The GBAO stamp is mandatory for Pamir Highway travel — request it at application time. Skip it and you’ll be turned back at Khorog.

Processing
3–10 days
Fee (approx.)
$50 USD

Field-checked 1 June 2026. Permit fees change annually — the number confirmed on your booking will be the current rate.