| Permit | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) | NPR 3,000 (SAARC nationals NPR 1,000) | Official source (checked 2026-10-03) |
| TIMS card (arranged by your trekking agency) | NPR 2,000 (SAARC nationals NPR 1,000) | Official source (checked 2026-10-03) |
What you need
The whole trek lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, so you need an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP). The table above shows the current fee with its official source.
You also need a TIMS card: NPR 2,000 for foreigners, NPR 1,000 for SAARC nationals. Since April 2023 it’s issued only through registered trekking agencies, to trekkers with a licensed guide, so we arrange it with your other permits (Nepal Tourism Board).
Where to get it
The permit can be bought online through the NTNC e-permit site, run by the National Trust for Nature Conservation, which manages the conservation area. Your guide normally arranges it for you.
Paying online needs a Visa or Mastercard and adds a 2.9% card fee. In person, permits are sold at the Nepal Tourism Board’s Tourist Service Centre in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, and at the permit counter in Pokhara. Bring your passport; counters usually ask for passport-size photos too.
Your permit is checked at ACAP checkpoints along the trail, so keep it easy to reach.
Do you need a guide?
Since 1 April 2023, Nepal requires foreign trekkers in national parks and conservation areas to trek with a licensed guide. See our guide rules explainer for the details and sources; we confirm the current position when you book.
When you book with us, your guide arranges the permit and the fee is part of your quote.
