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Trekking and Mountain Royalty Fees Pakistan 2026-27 Government of Pakistan issues mountaineering and trekking permits for Trekking and mountain climbing activities in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.  Procedure & Process: a) Two types of permits are issued by the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Board for Peaks/Treks located in Restricted Areas of Gilgit-Baltistan: Climbing Permit Trekking Permit Note: No Trekking Permit is required from the GB Council to visit Open Areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. All Peaks above 6500 Meters require a Permit from the GB Council, whether in an Open Area or a Restricted Area. Climbing Permit All foreign and Pakistani nationals need a permit to climb a peak that is above 6,500 meters and located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. All permits are obtained through the Gilgit-Baltistan tourism department. The permit application process may take up to four weeks, so we recommend applying for the permit as early as possible to avoid any delays. All peaks above 6,500 meters have set royalty fees, which have to be paid to obtain the permit. Trekking Permit All foreign and Pakistani nationals are required to obtain a trekking permit to enter the restricted zone in the Karakoram range of Gilgit-Baltistan. The restricted zone begins at Askoli in Shigar Valley and covers the Baltoro region, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, and Gondogoro Pass. Foreign nationals do not need to apply for a trekking permit separately if they have obtained a trekking and mountaineering visa. The trekking and mountaineering visa is equivalent to a trekking permit. The trekking and mountaineering visa is sufficient to enter and visit most places in Pakistan. You do not need a separate visa to enter the country. b) Documents Required: • All applications for climbers/trekkers in respect of foreign tourists for the Peaks/Treks located in Gilgit-Baltistan are submitted to the Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat through designated tour operators