Manaslu region is considered to be one the finest trekking destinations in Nepal. The Manaslu Circuit opened for trekking in 1991 A.D. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a remote trekking zone with steep land and simple accommodation.
Manaslu region is a controlled area. Its main aim is to preserve its natural resources and cultural heritage. Trekking tour in this isolated region has been gaining more popularity in the last few years.
Mount Manaslu lies in the east range of the Annapurna Himalayan Range. It is one of the restricted trekking areas. Thus, the Government of Nepal controls all trekking activities within the Manaslu Circuit.
Hence, you will need prior permission to organize your trek in this region.
Manaslu Trek Permit Cost
The permit cost for Manaslu Trek depends on the month and number of days you will spend in this region. To trek to Manaslu region, you will need three kinds of permits issued by the Government of Nepal.
- Manaslu Restricted Permit
Manaslu trek permit costs USD 70.00 for first seven days and USD 10.00 each additional day during September to November
Manaslu trek permit costs USD 50.00 for first 7 days and USD 7.00 each extra day during December to August.
- Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
Entry fee for SAARC Nationals is Nepali Currency 200 per person and for other Nationals is Nepali Currency 2,000 per person.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
Entry fee for SAARC Nationals is Nepali Currency 200 per person and for other Nationals is Nepali Currency 2,000 per person.
- Tsum Valley Restricted Permit (Optional: if you want to go to the Tsum Valley)
If you choose the Tsum Valley trek, it costs USD 35 for each person per week.
Note:
- Entrance fee is not required for children under 10 years.
- Trekkers need to carry individual entry permits to visit Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) and Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA).
- 4 passport size photographs are required while applying for the entry permit.
- For the Manaslu Trek TIMS (Trekking Information Management System), a card is not required as you already have special trekking entry permits. But if you want to continue your trip to Annapurna Base Camp or Jomsom, Muktinath and end up at Pokhara you will need a TIMS card.
Terms and Conditions:
- This entry permit is valid for individual trekkers only. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The permit holder can enter the selected places within the Conservation Area only.
- A person entering the Conservation Area must abide by the regulations made under the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2029 B.S. (1973)
- This entry permit needs to be carried during the entire trip and should be shown to concerned personnel of the Conservation Area if they want to check it.
Entry permits will not be issued from any check posts along the entire trekking routes. Yet, under special circumstances, entry permits may be issued from the check posts with 100% additional charge. So, you have to take necessary entry permits before entering the Conservation Areas. Entry permits to Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA) and Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) will be only issued from the following Entry Permit Counters listed below.
Kathmandu: Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu (for Annapurna & Manaslu)
Opening hours Sunday to Saturday except on public holidays in Kathmandu: 9am-5pm
Pokhara: Nepal Tourism Board, Tourist Service Center, Pardi Damside (for Annapurna only)
Opening hours Sunday to Saturday except on public holidays in Pokhara: 10am-5pm
Besisahar, Lamjung: ACAP Entry Permit Center, Besisahar, Lamjung (for Annapurna only)
Opening hours Sunday to Saturday except on public holidays in Lamjung: 10am-5pm
Mount Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world, shares its border with China (Tibet). Government policies in Nepal require special entry permits in the case of trekking area with an open border. Some of the other trekking routes, such as Tsum Valley, Larke La Pass, and Manaslu Base Camp also share their borders with Tibet.
Manaslu Trek requires special permits. Thus, permit charge is quite high as compared to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) and EBC (Everest Base Camp) but is still cheaper than other treks such as Upper Mustang. You may get confused about the entry permit cost and the procedures to obtain an entry permit. So, it is best to consult with an authorized local trekking agency or you can contact us: https://nepalecoadventure.com/contact-us/
