Current 2026 Fees · Reviewed June 2026

Manaslu Circuit Permit Cost 2026
RAP, MCAP & ACAP Fees

Manaslu is a restricted area needing three permits: the Restricted Area Permit (US$100 for 7 days + US$15/day in Sep–Nov), plus MCAP and ACAP (NPR 3,000 each). About US$250 for a 14-day autumn trek — and a licensed guide and minimum 2 trekkers are required.

RAP — US$100 / 7 days (+$15/day)

MCAP — NPR 3,000 (≈ $23)

ACAP — NPR 3,000 (≈ $23)

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The quick answer — 2026

A 14-day Manaslu Circuit in peak season (Sep–Nov) costs about US$250 per person in permits: the Restricted Area Permit (US$100 for 7 days + US$15/day = US$205), plus MCAP NPR 3,000 (≈ US$23) and ACAP NPR 3,000 (≈ US$23). In the off-season (Dec–Aug) the RAP drops to US$75 + US$10/day.

Manaslu is a restricted area: a licensed guide and a minimum of 2 trekkers are required, and the RAP is issued only through a registered agency. USD figures are approximate at ~NPR 133/US$. We confirm live rates before you trek.

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Manaslu Region — Manaslu Circuit · Tsum Valley

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Trekkers

Min 2 for this restricted area

Trek length (days)

Extra days beyond the included block add a per-day fee

Season

Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP)

NPR 27,265 × 2

NPR 54,530

≈ US$410

MCAP — Manaslu Conservation Area

NPR 3,000 × 2

NPR 6,000

≈ US$46

ACAP — Annapurna Conservation Area

NPR 3,000 × 2

NPR 6,000

≈ US$46

Total permits · 2 trekkers

Manaslu Region

NPR 66,530

≈ US$502

A licensed guide is required (Nepal rule since April 2023) — included in our packages.
Restricted area: minimum 2 trekkers and a registered guide required.
Peak season (Sep–Nov) carries a higher restricted-area fee than the off-season.
Fees are official rates set in NPR; USD is approximate at ~NPR 133/US$ and excludes Nepal visa, flights and your trek cost.

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Permit 1

Restricted Area Permit (RAP)

Department of Immigration · per person

US$100 / 7 days

+US$15/day (Sep–Nov) · US$75 + US$10/day (Dec–Aug)

Issued only via a registered agency
Minimum 2 trekkers + licensed guide
Priced in US dollars
Controls the restricted border region

Permit 2

MCAP

Manaslu Conservation Area Permit

NPR 3,000

≈ US$23 · SAARC NPR 1,000

Covers most of the circuit
Funds conservation & communities
Set in Nepali rupees
Carry the original on the trail

Permit 3

ACAP

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit

NPR 3,000

≈ US$23 · SAARC NPR 1,000

Covers the final Annapurna section
Needed near Dharapani exit
Set in Nepali rupees
Under-10s exempt

Restricted area: guide + minimum 2 trekkers required

The Manaslu Restricted Area Permit is issued only through a registered trekking agency, and you must trek with a licensed guide in a group of at least two. Solo and independent trekking is not permitted. See the full Manaslu Circuit trek guide for itinerary, cost and difficulty.

Manaslu permit FAQs (2026)

How much does the Manaslu Circuit permit cost in 2026?+

For a typical 14-day trek in peak season (Sep–Nov), about US$250 per person: the Restricted Area Permit (US$100 for 7 days + US$15/day for 7 extra days = US$205), plus MCAP (NPR 3,000 ≈ US$23) and ACAP (NPR 3,000 ≈ US$23). In the off-season (Dec–Aug) the RAP is US$75 + US$10/day, so the total is lower.

What is the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) fee?+

US$100 per person for the first 7 days plus US$15 per extra day in September–November, or US$75 for the first 7 days plus US$10 per extra day in December–August. It is priced in US dollars and issued only through a registered agency.

Do I need a guide for the Manaslu Circuit?+

Yes. Manaslu is a restricted area — you must trek with a licensed guide and in a group of at least two trekkers. Solo and fully independent trekking is not permitted. Every Travel Himalaya Nepal Manaslu package includes the guide and all permits.

Why does Manaslu need three permits?+

The Restricted Area Permit controls access to the sensitive border region, the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) covers most of the trek, and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) covers the final section where the circuit joins the Annapurna region near Dharapani.

Are Manaslu permits included in a guided package?+

Yes — every Travel Himalaya Nepal Manaslu Circuit package includes the RAP, MCAP, ACAP and your licensed guide in the price, arranged for you in Kathmandu before departure.

Manaslu Permits + Guide — All Arranged

Every Manaslu Circuit package includes the RAP, MCAP, ACAP and your NMA-certified guide. We handle the restricted-area paperwork in Kathmandu.

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Manaslu Circuit Permit Cost 2026RAP, MCAP & ACAP Fees