1. Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (MRAP)
-A permit is necessary because the Nepalese government designated the Manaslu area as restricted.
-Seasonal changes affect the pricing of Manaslu region access.
-September to November: USD 100 per person for the first 7 days, then USD 15 per day thereafter.
-December to August: USD 75 per person for the first 7 days, then USD 10 per day thereafter.
-The government only permits registered trekking agencies to secure permits because independent trekkers are not permitted access.
2. Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
-Issued by the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) to support conservation efforts.
-Cost: NPRs 3000 per person (same price year-round).
3. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
-Hikers must obtain this permit since their journey will exit through Annapurna Conservation Area.
-One must pay NPRs 3000 for any time of year to obtain the permit.
Additional Permit Requirements
-A necessity for the trek is the MRAP instead of the TIMS card.
-Two trekkers need to join forces with a licensed tour guide for applying the permit.
-You require original passport documents while submitting recent passport photos as part of the permit application system.
-The trek demands these permits so it is advisable to obtain them through licensed trekking agencies to smooth your journey.
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