The Department of Tourism, under the Government of Nepal, is responsible for promoting and managing tourism in the country. With a focus on adventure tourism and sustainable administration, development, and governance, they offer a wide range of services and products. These include permits for mountaineering expeditions, hotel registrations, e-hiring of staff, mountain guide licenses, and forms for downloading.

The department's various divisions, such as Internal Administration and Adventure Tourism, handle internal administration, planning, evaluation, and mountaineering, hotel, and tourism coordination respectively. They also maintain a well-structured organizational setup and a dedicated team of employees. The department is in close contact with tourism-related agencies and authorities, and provides important information, press releases, and updates.

For travelers, they offer information and permits for trekking, mountain climbing, and other tourism activities. Note that certain areas and treks require special permits, which can be obtained only through authorized agencies. For more details and contact information, visit the official government portal