insurance for trekking nepal

Here’s something that surprises most trekkers: Nepal now legally requires travel insurance to get a trekking permit. Since 2024–2025, you cannot obtain a permit for the Everest, Annapurna, or Langtang regions without proof of adequate insurance. At checkpoints, rangers scan a QR code linked to your insurance details. No valid cover, no permit. No exceptions. But there’s a bigger problem…