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Trekking and Mountain Royalty Fees Pakistan 2025-26 Government of Pakistan issuance of mountaineering and trekking permits for Trekking and mountain climbing activities in the Gilgit Baltistan region. Procedure & Process: a) Two types of Permits 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 GB Council whether in an Open Area or a Restricted Area. Climbing Permit All foreign and Pakistani national 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. Permit application process may take up to four weeks so we recomend applying for the permit as early as possible to avoid any delays. All peaks above 6,500 meters have a set royalty fees which has to be paid to obtain the permit. Trekking Permit All foreign and Pakistani nationals required to obtain a trekking permit to enter the restricted zone in the Karakoram range of Gilgit Baltistan. The restricted zone begins from Askoli in Shigar valley and covers the Baltoro region, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherburms and Gondogoro Pass. Foreign National 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. 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 registered with the Department of Tourist Services Government of Pakistan including 7 sets of following documents: Application from tour operator on their letterhead Application