Manaslu Restricted Area Permit
Foreign nationals: requiredNepali citizens: not required
for Sep-Nov, other months
Manaslu · 12 days
Tsum Valley Trek permits
The Tsum Valley Trek runs from Soti Khola to Soti Khola and requires 3 permits. Each one below is listed with who it applies to and any caveat recorded against it.
MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Permit)
Foreign nationals: requiredNepali citizens: required
TIMS Card
Foreign nationals: requiredNepali citizens: required
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
Soti Khola
Finish
Soti Khola
Highest point
3,700 m
Tsum Valley 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 Tsum Valley Trek?
The Tsum Valley Trek requires 3 permits: Manaslu Restricted Area Permit, MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Permit), TIMS Card. 3 of 3 apply to foreign nationals. Some of these rules have changed recently - check the notes below.
Do Nepali citizens need a permit for the Tsum Valley Trek?
Yes - MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Permit) and TIMS Card apply to Nepali citizens on this route.
Where do you get Tsum Valley 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 Tsum Valley 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 Soti Khola and Soti Khola. Carry them with you rather than leaving them in a duffel.
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