Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit 2026: Costs, Documents, and Guide

21 May 2026 9 min to read

The Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit required for manaslu trek are mostly the Restricted Area Permit RAP, the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit MCAP, and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP. These are the permits that must be arranged through our company, Nepal Holiday Trip. We are a government-registered Nepali Local Trekking Agency. Permit fees are different by people of the country, and small local fees apply. So, you can plan and budget like this, which we offer detailed information.

Why Permits are Essential for the Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Manaslu Range lies close to the Tibetan Border and involves of universally complex and traditionally different areas. So, the Government of Nepal restricts and controls entry to protect local communities, preserve delicate ecosystems, and maintain safety values.

Permit: Afford funding for conservation, local development, and trail preservation in the Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Areas. The permits also help authorities track trekkers for safety and rescue opportunities, and enforce the rule that trekkers must be escorted by a registered guide or agency rules squeezed in recent years. 

Type of Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit

Normally, there have been three types of permits essential. It will normally need those main papers plus infrequent local municipality entry fees, which must be organized complete a government-registered trekking Agency.  Local trekking can provide these kinds of permits for Travellers.

1. Restricted Area Permit RAP:

The determination of granting this permit entry to the Restricted Area of Manaslu Zone and I is the most important permit for the circuit because the area is measured by Nepal Tibet border Zone. This Permit is delivered by the Department of Immigration via a legal Local Trekking Agency like Nepal Holiday Trip. It cannot be issued straight by independent trekkers, and single trekkers are not permissible to do the Manaslu Trek.

The cost or RAP (Restricted Area Permit) for western foreign nationals is approximately USD 75 to 120 per person, depending on nationality and seasons. The RAP itself is an important helping the development of isolated areas. The careful price of a restricted Area permit may differ by period and nationality.

The permit for RAP handing out generally takes 1 to 2 days when decided through any trekking agency in Nepal, and the permit is check at multiple checkpoints on the trekking trail.

2. Manaslu Conservation Area Permit:

MCAP supports conservation agendas and community facilities inside the Manaslu Conservation Area. The cost for MCAP to foreign national cost Nepali Rupees 3 thousand, USD 25 to 30, and for SAARC nationals will cost you Nepali Rupees. 1000/-. And Nepali Citizens pay a minor fee of RS 100/- 

3. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): 

The final give of the Manaslu Circuit Trek (Typically from Dharapani toward Besisahar or the Intersection with the Annapurna Region) lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area, so an ACAP is compulsory for that section. This permit costs NPR. 3,000/- for non-SAARC nationals and NPR 1000 for SAARC nationals. These expanses have been reliable in recent permits.  ACAP is a average conservation entry permit; no separate TIMS is Needed unless you continue on other Annapurna Circuit Treks outside the typical Manaslu exit route. 

4. TIMS card:

Normally, a TIMS (Trekking) card was required for many Nepal Treks; the TIMS obligation has been successfully replaced by a joint RAP agency tracking. 

5. Chumnubri Rural Municipality Permit Fees:

The Local Rural Development community permits, or entrance fees, are allocated along the route, which is handled by our local guide. These costs are uncertain but required.

Require Documents for Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit

• A pure photocopy of the passport individuality page, which should be valid for 6 months, is compulsory to process permits.
• Passport-size photo, a minimum of 2 photos is required for permit applications.
• You must have your tourist visa upon enter in Nepal.
• Another important thing is the Trek itinerary and Agency booking, which must be processed by a registered Trekking company, like Nepal Holiday Trip. You will get this paper from our company, including the itinerary and booking details.
• Emergency Contact and guide information, we will provide guide details, authorities require with registered guides for RAP (Restricted area permit) entry. 
• Travel Insurance: This paper is another important document that will be required for the agency. Valid travel insurance covering high-altitude rescue, like Helicopter evacuation and medical repatriation. This paper recommends proof when applying for Permits.

Manaslu Permit Processing Time and Steps

Processing time: Permits are usually issued within 1 or 2 working days. When applied through a local trekking agency like Nepal Holiday Trip.

How to Apply for a Permit: While you book the Trek to Manaslu, our company submits a passport copy and photos, and we pay the permit Fees. We will apply to the Department of Immigration and the relevant conservation Offices. 

Checkpoints: Our guide carries the original printed permits. In a trekking route to the Manaslu Circuit, there are several checkpoints. In case you can take a copy of those permits with you.

Under the recent policy of the Nepal Government, solo independent trekkers are strictly prohibited in the Manaslu Restricted Area. This is accompanied by a licensed guide or travel as part of a registered group, with agencies responsible for permit issuance and monitoring. 

Many sources indicate that RAP is only issued if you book through a registered agency like us and have a licensed government-authorized guide. Solo hikers should plan to join a group or hire a guide through us (Nepal Holiday Trip).

In a recent update, digital tracking and checkpoints introduced more stringent monitoring and stricter enforcement of guide accompaniment to comply with current rules, with your operator before departure.

Manaslu Permit online, can you get them remotely?

Permits must be applied for by a government-registered Nepali agency like ours, Nepal Holiday Trip. While some preparatory steps and communication can be done online, the formal permit issuance is handled in Nepal by the agency on your behalf. Many trekking companies accept scanned documents and payment in advance to process permits, so the printed permit is ready before you fly to the trail head.

Group Trekking Permit in Nepal

For the restricted area Manaslu Region, permits issuance and RAP entry typically require agency oversight and a licensed local guide of Nepal. Group logistics and responsible agencies simplify permit approvals. 

If you plan to travel as part of an organized group with our company, we will submit group details, collect fees, and track the group at checkpoints. Here in below we are trying to make more clarify with questions and answers. 

Frequently Asked Question about Permit in Manaslu Trek

Practical Tips to avoid Hidden costs and delays

First of all, while you want to travel to Nepal, you should choose a reputable, Registered Nepal trekking agency like Nepal Holiday Trip. This explicitly lists permit fees like RAP, MCAP, ACAP, and local municipality fees in writing before the package of the trip.

While you book with us, normally, your package with Nepal Holiday Trip will include a government-licensed guide, Porters, Permit fees, insurance requirements, and emergency evacuation, etc. We include all permits in the trip price; others service which are not include we mentioned in the exclusion service. 

We would like to write a sample permit cost table for people from foreign and SAARC countries.

Manaslu Trek Permit Cost

• Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP): NPR 3,000/- Approx USD 27/
• Restricted Area Permit (RAP): Variable confirmation with the agency, USD 75 to 125/- per person (RAP forms the largest single permit costs and is typically processed with agency administrative fees).
• Local Municipality Chumnubri fees: Small, variable, but these fees are also included in the budget.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): NPR 3,000/- Approx. USD 27 to 30/-

For more details on cost, you can see specific details about manaslu circuit trek cost breakdown.

Get your permit ready with Nepal Holiday Trip

A registered Nepali agency, Nepal Holiday Trip, will collect your passport and photos. Confirm your flight and itinerary, collect permit fees, register you with the Department of Immigration and conservation offices for RAP/MCAP/ACAP, and assign a licensed guide. Typically, the process takes 1 to 2 business days. We offer a permits agenda, contact info for the guide, assembled transport to the trek start from Machha Khola, and will brief you on checkpoint actions and solo trek rules. 

Final Action Plan for Manaslu Trek

You can, with our team, request a written permit breakdown for the Manaslu Circuit trek (RAP, MCAP, ACAP, and local fees) for your travel dates in 2026/2027. Confirm whether the cost quoted is per person and whether it includes agency administrative fees.

To make a permit, you provide us with your passport copy, passport-size photos, and proof of travel insurance to the agency at least several days before arrival in Kathmandu, so permits can be processed properly within 1-2 working days. We will conform guide assignment and whether single trekkers are permitted on your dates. If you are travelling solo, plan early, and we will join a small group to meet RAP regulations. 

Last updated on 21 May 2026

Dhruba Bhatta