The Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency responsible for regulating trekking and mountaineering activities in India.

The Restricted Area Permit (RAP) is required for trekking in restricted areas in India, which are typically located near international borders or in ecologically sensitive areas.

A valid passport is not required for obtaining a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for trekking in India. However, it is required for trekking in areas near international borders.

It typically takes 2-3 weeks to process an application for a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for trekking in India.

The maximum group size allowed for trekking in restricted areas in India is 15.

A valid passport is not required for obtaining a mountaineering permit in India.

It typically takes 3-4 weeks to process an application for a mountaineering permit in India.

The maximum group size allowed for mountaineering expeditions in India is 10.

A valid passport is not required for obtaining a permit for trekking in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India.

It typically takes 1-2 weeks to process an application for a permit for trekking in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India.

The maximum group size allowed for trekking in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India is 15.

A valid passport is not required for obtaining a permit for mountaineering in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India.

It typically takes 2-3 weeks to process an application for a permit for mountaineering in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India.

The maximum group size allowed for mountaineering expeditions in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India is 10.

A valid passport is not required for obtaining a permit for trekking in conservation reserves and community forests in India.