To enhance the safety and security of visitors trekking in Nepal’s protected mountain areas, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has implemented a revised procedure for the Trekking Information Management System (TIMS). As of March 31, 2023, a new provision mandates that all trekkers must engage the services of a licensed trekking guide and obtain a TIMS card through authorized trekking agencies registered with the government of Nepal. This measure aims to ensure a safer and more organized trekking experience, emphasizing the importance of professional guidance and compliance with government regulations for the welfare of trekkers in Nepal’s mountainous regions.  In order to ensure safety and security of visitors trekking in protected areas in the mountains of Nepal, Nepal tourism board (NTB) has revised its procedures of the trekking information management system (TIMS).With the new provision. All the trekkers are required to obtain services from a licensed trekking guide  and to obtain (TIMS) card through authorized trekking agencies registered with the government of Nepal. This provision has come into effect after 31st march of 2023 .For more information visit  ( https://ntb.gov.np/latest-travel-updates )