--- title: "Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits: What You Need" description: "A practical guide to the permits normally needed for the Annapurna Base Camp trek, where they are checked and what documents to carry." canonical: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-permits" last-updated: "2026-08-21T00:00:00+05:45" image: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/_next/static/images/annapurna-base-camp-hero-1280.webp" --- Documents and entry fees # Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits: What You Need A standard Annapurna Base Camp trek normally uses an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and the applicable TIMS registration. A registered operator should confirm the current documents, fees, checkpoints and any route-specific additions before the group leaves Kathmandu or Pokhara. Carry the original passport, copies and offline emergency details. **2**Core route documents **Passport**Carry the original **Checkpoints**Keep permits ready **Before travel**Reconfirm fees DB **By [Dinesh Bhusal](/author-dinesh-bhusal)**6 min read **✓ Reviewed 21 Aug 2026** Information checked against current official and local sources. Fees, access, permits and transport can change. [Sources & methodology →](/data-methodology) Current information ✓ Last checked: 21 Aug 2026 Permits, fees, flights, border rules and operating conditions can change. We use official and current sources whenever possible and recommend reconfirming time-sensitive details before travel. [Official sources ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/en/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)[What to recheck →](/data-methodology) Details and source context Status Planning guidance reviewed Applies to Annapurna Base Camp Trek Last checked 21 Aug 2026 On this page ## The two standard route permits Swipe to view table → | Permit | Purpose | Common checkpoint | | --- | --- | --- | | Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) | Conservation area entry managed by NTNC | Birethanti and park checkpoints | | TIMS Card | Trekkers' Information Management System registration | Issued in Kathmandu/Pokhara; checked at Birethanti | ## What to carry - Your original passport and several photocopies. - Digital and paper copies of travel insurance and emergency contacts. - Passport-size photographs if requested by your operator or for unexpected paperwork. - Permit receipts and any group documentation supplied by your trekking company. ## TIMS and route variations Permit practice has changed over time, and the application of TIMS rules can depend on current policy and route arrangements. Do not rely on an old blog post or a screenshot of a previous traveller’s receipt. Side trips outside the standard ABC corridor, restricted areas, climbing peaks or entry from a different region can introduce additional permits. Tell your operator the full intended route before documents are arranged. Local Planning Note · Amigo Treks Team **Field advice** Amigo Treks checks the current route requirements when confirming a trip. Permit fees are government or local-authority charges and may be revised without long notice. ## What to confirm before departure Ask the operator to list each permit by name, issuing authority, fee, validity and route checkpoint. Permit practice can change, and a side trip, different roadhead, restricted area or climbing objective can add documents. Do not rely on an old blog post or another traveller’s receipt. Keep your passport, permit copies, insurance details and emergency contacts together but protected from rain. The guide or agency may hold group documents, while you should retain a readable copy for checkpoints and transport. - Confirm ACAP and TIMS arrangements in writing. - Ask whether children or nationality-specific concessions apply. - Carry passport photos if the operator requests them. ## Permits do not cover every route decision A permit allows access under the current rules; it does not guarantee a trail, lodge, road or weather window. Ask how the operator handles a changed roadhead, a closed trail, a lower overnight or a different return. If the itinerary adds Mardi, Khopra, a helicopter or a climbing objective, request the document implications before paying. Keep receipts and contact details offline. When a checkpoint or local authority changes the practical route, the guide should explain the adjustment instead of asking the group to rely on an informal assumption. - Check the current rules shortly before travel. - Keep the guide’s permit and emergency contacts accessible. - Ask who pays for a new document caused by an itinerary change. ## Compare the same details Before you book or set out for permits, keep these details visible in the plan: Core route documents: 2; Carry the original: Passport; Keep permits ready: Checkpoints; Reconfirm fees: Before travel Separate fixed official requirements from operator costs and personal spending. For Permits on Annapurna Base Camp, a low headline price can omit transport, staff days, permits, meals, insurance, extra nights or the cost of a changed route. - Ask for inclusions, exclusions and currency in writing. - Record the source and date for each rule, fee or document claim. - Keep a reserve for delays, route changes and extra accommodation. ## Read the quote before paying For permits, compare the same items in every quotation: transport, permits, staff, rooms, meals, taxes, insurance, personal extras and the cost of an additional night. A low headline price is not useful if it leaves the route or contingency plan undefined. For Permits on Annapurna Base Camp, ask for the quotation date, currency, validity period, cancellation terms and the person responsible for changes. Keep a reserve for delays and do not assume a card, ATM or internet connection will work at every stop. - Request inclusions and exclusions in writing. - Confirm which current authority or operator source supports a rule or fee. - Keep receipts and a separate reserve for route changes. Continue planning ## Related planning guides [Related guide ### Toilets A practical Annapurna Base Camp guide to toilet facilities, including what to expect, what to carry and what to confirm before departure.](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-toilets)[Related guide ### Electricity A practical Annapurna Base Camp guide to electricity and power, including what to expect, what to carry and what to confirm before departure.](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-electricity)[Related guide ### Food guide A practical Annapurna Base Camp guide to food and meals, including what to expect, what to carry and what to confirm before departure.](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-food-guide) Useful answers ## Frequently asked questions Can permits be bought on the trail?+ The standard fees are often processed at designated offices or route entry points, but organised trekkers should let their operator arrange the correct documents and receipts in advance where possible. Do children pay the same fee?+ Age concessions can differ between authorities. Confirm the current rule with the issuing office or your trekking operator before departure. Is a climbing permit needed for Base Camp?+ No. Visiting Annapurna Base Camp on the trekking route is not a summit climb. A separate climbing permit is needed only for an authorised climbing objective. What permits are normally needed for ABC?+ Most standard ABC routes use the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and applicable TIMS registration. The current operator or issuing office should confirm the exact documents and fees for your route. Can I buy the permits on the trail?+ Some documents may be processed at designated offices or entry points, but organized trekkers should arrange the correct paperwork before departure where possible. Do not assume a checkpoint can issue every document. Does ABC require a climbing permit?+ No, visiting ABC on the trekking route is not a summit climb. A separate climbing permit applies only to an authorized climbing objective. ## Sources & methodology Use the dated sources below for the claims they support. Recheck time-sensitive permits, fees, transport and border procedures before booking. [**National Trust for Nature Conservation — ACAP** ↗](https://www.ntnc.org.np/project/annapurna-conservation-area-project-acap)National Trust for Nature ConservationSupports: Annapurna Conservation Area management and conservation context [**Nepal Tourism Board — TIMS and trekking information** ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/en/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)Nepal Tourism BoardSupports: Official Nepal trekking-document and visitor-planning context [**CDC Yellow Book — high-altitude travel** ↗](https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/environmental-hazards-risks/high-altitude-travel-and-altitude-illness.html)Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSupports: Altitude-illness prevention, symptoms and descent-oriented medical guidance Continue planning ## Related Annapurna Base Camp guides [Equipment ### Packing list Read the Packing list guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-packing-list)[Risk protection ### Trek insurance Read the Trek insurance guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-insurance)[Cost planning ### Food prices Read the Food prices guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-food-prices)[On-trail practical guide ### Toilets Read the Toilets guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-toilets) Personalised planning ## Plan Your Annapurna Base Camp Journey Tell our Kathmandu-based planning team your travel dates, group size and preferred pace. 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