Manaslu Special Trekking Permit as well Tsum Valley Trek permit cost  for year 2024 

Updated on : 13 September, 2024

Updated By: Sunita Tamang 

Following Permits are required to Trek in Manaslu Himalayas of Nepal. 

Trekkers must book their trek with a Registred Trekking Company or be accompanied by a Registered Trekking Guide. Also,Trekkers need a group of at least two people before getting these permits. 

1. Special Manaslu Trekking Permit 

A. September-November: USD 100 for 7 days per person and after 7 days USD 15 per day per person.
December-August: USD 75 for 7 days per person and after 7 days USD 10 perd day  per person.

Source: https://immigration.gov.np/public/upload/file/app123.pdf

 2. Conservation (National Park) Area Entrance Permit

A. ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Entrance Permit. USD 25 per person

Details available at: https://www.nepaltrekkinginhimalaya.com/pages/acap-permit
B. MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) Entrance Permit. USD 25 per person

See more at: https://ntnc.org.np/project/manaslu-conservation-area-project-mcap

3. TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) CARD

  TIMS CARD is mandatory to trek in Manalsu Cirtcuit Trekking Trail.  

   TIMS CARD does cost USD 16 per person. See details at: https://www.nepaltrekkinginhimalaya.com/pages/tims-card

4. Chumnubri Rural Municipality Entrance permit

From September 5, 2024 (Nepali date 20 Bhadra, 2081), Chumnubri Rural Municipality Entry fee for Manaslu Trekking Region of Nepal have been applied as Nepali Rs. 1000 (about USD 8) per per person for International Trekkers and Rs. 200 per person for Nepali Domestic Trekkers. see details at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NMxkBC9MeKznsAm1/

Note: To issue the Permit , a Passport size photograph and a copy of passport are required. 

Manaslu trekking is an exotic off-the-beaten trail that lets you explore the pristine region of Nepal. It is considered to be a moderate level trekking with cultural, historical and natural tours and a maximum elevation of 5160m at Larkya La Pass. The total length of the Manaslu trekking is around 177 kilometers.

Manaslu Circuit trek is among Nepal’s most underrated treks. And this journey is going to be a life-changing memory. However, trekking to the remote Himalayas of Nepal also comes with a lot of challenges. And one of such big challenges is getting your legal documents ready. Before coming to Nepal, you should know that trekking in different parts of Nepal requires different kinds of permits. manaslu trek permit are briefly described below.

Manaslu Circuit trek was opened for the international trekkers in the year 1991 A.D. Even after that, the government of Nepal has listed Tsum valley and other villages of the Manaslu region as a restricted region of Nepal. And when a region is listed as restricted, the independent travelers cannot hike to Manaslu as solo trekkers.

Manaslu Trekking Map

Manaslu Trekking Pacakges, Please visit: https://www.nepaltrekkinginhimalaya.com/activities/trekking/manaslu-trekking

There are different rates (trekking Permit fees) applicable for different routes to acquire the Permits. Visit the link for detail. Permit fees are quoted in US dollars but payable in Nepali Rupees. Trekking permit is not issued beyond visa expiration date. Hence, trekkers must have valid visa for sufficient number of days covering their trekking schedule.

• Trekkers should respect local customs and traditions and must not indulge in any activity that goes against the established norms and culture of the society.
• Individual trekking in Restricted Areas is strictly forbidden. There should be minimum two trekkers.
• Daily remuneration, safety gears and appropriate clothes, Personal Accident insurance must be provided to Nepali citizen accompanying travel group as guide/porter/any other supporting roles.
• Trekkers should trek only in the specified or designated route as per the Trekking Permit. They are not allowed to change route. Or concerned trekking agency/trekking guide accompanying the group must not let trekkers change the route.
• Trekkers should comply with instructions given by authorized Officials in trekking zone (Restricted Area).
• Mountaineers with expedition permit should get trekking permit as well if they have to pass through Restricted Areas to climb peaks. In this case, they do not need to pay fees for (Trekking) Permit.

• Online application form (trekkers) Link to Trekking Permit Application
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of  valid Visa sufficient to cover trekking days
• Name lists of trekkers
• Program Schedule of trekking
• Guarantee letter of Agency
• Agreement with Agency
• Tax clearance Certificate of Trekking Agency
• Documents relating to insurance of the trekkers (foreign nationals) and Nepalese staff accompanying the trekkers
• License issued by The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation to operate trekking business
• License  issued by Nepal Rastra Bank allowing exchanging of foreign currencies
• Program schedule of trekking
• Registration Certificate of Permanent Account Number
• Voucher of Bank payment (fees) for permits