TIMS Introduced From January 1, 2008

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) reached an agreement to enforce the provision of Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) from January 1, 2008.

The new mechanism aims to maintain database of trekkers and discourage illegal operations in the trekking industry.

Under this provision, all trekkers should have a valid TIMS certificate that is available free of cost to trekkers at the TIMS counters of the TAAN and the NTB.

The NTB says it issues TIMS certificates free of cost to both trekkers who wish to go on trekking through the government-registered trekking companies and Free Individual Tourists (FITs).

The TAAN would use the offices of all its member agents as TIMS counters. The trekking agencies that aren't affiliated with TAAN, however, have to get TIMS certificates from either TAAN Secretariat or NTB. Similarly, TAAN's Western Regional Chapter Pokhara would issue TIMS certificate/slip in the tourist hub city of Pokhara as well.

Apart from helping in record keeping of trekkers in particular trekking routes, the database is also believed to be useful for the concerned agencies or individuals to carry out rescue operations during emergencies.

Our Agency Provides Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS).

TIMS aims to:

Control the unauthorised activities in the trekking business; help maintain data and information about trekkers visiting various trekking areas of Nepal and carry out rescue operations in case of emergency; reduce chances of supportive field staff or trekkers being deceived from one another while on trekking; generate more employment opportunities for experienced and trained field staff; help encourage trekkers to visit the areas with less pressure of visitors during peak season; create business environment and enhance professional expertise of entrepreneurs and increase government’s revenue.

For further information, Please contact us

Agile Adventure Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.
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