Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS)

Trekker’s information management system (tims)

Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) implemented the provision of the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) from Jan 01, 2008. The main objective of TIMS is to control illegal trekking operations and ensure the safety and security of the trekkers in general trekking areas through the mechanism of Prompt Information Service as and when required.

Every trekker who is going to any trekking route in Nepal should obtain a TIMS Card. This card can be obtained from government registered Trekking Companies, TAAN, and NTB offices. It contains trekkers’ details like personal information of trekkers, trekking area, trekking routes, handling agencies, duration, etc. The data generated from the system will be useful to all stakeholders: tourism organizations, Government agencies, diplomatic missions, tour operators, research institutes, etc.

TIMS REGULATORY PROVISIONS

1. Every trekker has to compulsorily obtain a TIMS Card before they enter any of the prescribed trekking regions and routes.
2. A free individual trekker (FIT) or an organized group of trekkers is required to keep TIMS along with them throughout their treks.
3. TIMS has to be shown to TAAN/NTB authorities, national park check posts, conservation area check posts, and police check posts on demand.
4. Trekkers are required to keep their copies of passports with them for verification during trekking.
5. TIMS shall be non-transferable, non-endorsable, and valid only for a single entry.

TIMS will not be required for:

1. The expedition members are permitted to climb the mountains.
2. The visitors in the controlled areas are permitted by the Department of Immigration.
3. The foreign guests were invited by the Government of Nepal.
4. The authorities from different diplomatic missions in the country, who are holding official letter(s) and traveling at their own risk.
5. Visitors on certain missions recommended by the concerned department of the government.
6. Foreign nationals with a residential visa.

For getting the TIMS card and further related information, please contact us:
Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
Manang Plaza, Thamel, G.P.O. Box No. 13216, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 00977-1-4416952, 2291858
Email: info@himalayastrek.com
website: https://www.himalayastrek.com