Manaslu Region (between Jagat and Dharapani) has been declared a restricted area by Nepal Government for a while now. The primary reason is to control tourism and keep track of incoming and outgoing travelers.
Independent trekkers are not allowed in Manaslu, so it is mandatory to obtain a special entry permit through a registered agency in Nepal. According to current government policy, a minimum of two trekkers accompanied by a local guide is required.
Since your permit is subject to be processed through a registered agency like CoreTreks, freelance guides cannot issue the permits for the Manaslu Region.
While traveling to Sama Gaun, travelers need a special permit called Special Restricted Area Permit (RAP). The price for Manaslu RAP depends on the number of days that you spend between Jagat and Dharapani. However, once you cross the Sama Gaun (village), you will need another entry permit, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP Permit) which we will discuss later.
The cost of Special Restricted Area Permit for Manaslu (Manaslu RAP):
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Required from Philim, starting point of Manaslu Conservation Area, there is no change in price related to the number of days that you spend inside the area.
The cost for Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permit (MCAP Permit) is USD 30 per person. The price is constant throughout the year.
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The ACAP Permit is required from Dharapani until you exit ACAP through Beshi Sahar. There is no change in price related to the number of days that you spend inside the area.
The cost for Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP Permit) is USD 30 per person. Similar to MCAP, the price is constant throughout the year.
Once you obtain these three permits i.e. RAP, MCAP Permit, and ACAP Permit, you are good to go. However, travelers are only required to obtain a TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) Card in case you enter an area that does not require a RAP.
All trekkers in Nepal must obtain the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card before trekking. TIMS Card is mandatory (unless you obtain a RAP permit) to ensure the safety of the trekker.
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) took effect on Jan 1st, 2008. It has been implemented in coordination with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) to ensure the safety of trekkers and to control operations that are not legal.
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A trekking permit in Nepal acts as a pass to different restricted regions in Nepal. It is important to keep track of trekker’s information. Trekking permits are issued in Nepal by:
Individual trekkers cannot issue a permit for Manaslu. Only registered agencies are allowed to do so. Therefore, your agency will carry out the necessary procedure in order to receive a permit.
No, you don’t. TIMS Card is not necessary for trekkers who have obtained a special RAP permit.
Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permit costs USD 30 per person unless you are a member of SAARC country. In addition, the permit prices varies depending on the number of days you spend between Jagat and Sama Gaun. However, Special RAP Manaslu will cost you USD 100 per person.
The requirement for trekking permit in Nepal are as follows:
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About an hour and a half, depending upon the stability of the online system. However, it could take a few hours if done manually.
No, a single trekker cannot obtain the permit. However, there is a practice of “Ghost permit” for single trekkers. Basically, we issue two permits, one for a non-trekker and one for an active trekker.
No, the Department of Immigration is closed on Saturday and other public holidays. Therefore, we issue the permit in advance when a long public holiday is approaching.
In general, the Department of Immigration needs to verify the details including the original passport and visa details. So, we cannot issue special RAP permits in advance.
Note: The Department of Immigration only provides special RAP permits.
However, if you wish to issue a Conservation Area Project Permit such as MCAP and ACAP, it is possible to issue a permit after you provide us the required details.
CoreTreks has been known for quality trekking and touring activities in Nepal. Being one of the top trekking agencies, we believe in total transparency and this is how we issue a trekking permit for you, read on!
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Figure 1 Source: http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Now, we only need to issue permits for MCAP and ACAP.
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For more information about Manaslu Region Treks, along with a quote, visit the Manaslu region trek list.
