Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
Foreign nationals: requiredNepali citizens: not required
Free for Nepali citizens
Annapurna · 5 days
Mardi Himal Trek permits
The Mardi Himal Trek runs from Kande to Sidhing and requires 2 permits. Each one below is listed with who it applies to and any caveat recorded against it.
TIMS Card
Foreign nationals: requiredNepali citizens: not required
May not be required for Annapurna region since April 2023 - verify before travel
Fees are not listed here on purpose.
Permit fees are set by the issuing authority, differ by nationality and season, and change by government notice. We do not hold verified current fee data, so quoting a figure would risk sending you to a counter with the wrong amount. Confirm fees with the issuing office, the Nepal Tourism Board, or a registered trekking agency when you apply.
On the route
Where they get checked
Start
Kande
Finish
Sidhing
Highest point
4,500 m
Mardi Himal Trek permit questions
Answers based on the permit records published for this route. Requirements change - verify before you travel.
What permits do you need for the Mardi Himal Trek?
The Mardi Himal Trek requires 2 permits: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), TIMS Card. 2 of 2 apply to foreign nationals. Some of these rules have changed recently - check the notes below.
Do Nepali citizens need a permit for the Mardi Himal Trek?
Our route data records no permit on this trek as required for Nepali citizens, though entry fees and local charges can still apply. Confirm at the checkpoint or with your operator.
Where do you get Mardi Himal Trek permits?
Conservation area and national park permits are normally issued in Kathmandu or Pokhara, and some can be bought at the park entry checkpoint. Restricted area permits must be arranged in advance through a registered trekking agency and are not issued to individual trekkers.
Are permits checked on the Mardi Himal Trek?
Yes. Permits are checked at entry posts and at checkpoints along the route, and you may be asked for them more than once between Kande and Sidhing. Carry them with you rather than leaving them in a duffel.
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