--- title: "Tsum Valley Permit: Fees, Documents and Manaslu Extension…" description: "The Tsum extension needs restricted-area coverage separate from the standard Manaslu RAP." canonical: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/manaslu-circuit/tsum-valley-permit" last-updated: "2026-08-21T00:00:00+05:45" --- Tsum Valley # Tsum Valley Permit: Fees, Documents and Manaslu Extension Rules Tsum Valley requires restricted-area coverage separate from the standard Manaslu documents. Before departure, ask the registered agency to list the current Tsum fee, controlled-area days, passport requirements, guide arrangement, checkpoint sequence and how the permit dates match the actual itinerary. Keep paper and offline copies with the group. **Restricted**Valley rules **Guided**Travel model **Basic**Lodges **Reconfirm**Conditions DB **By [Dinesh Bhusal](/author-dinesh-bhusal)**2 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/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)[What to recheck →](/data-methodology) Details and source context Status Planning guidance reviewed Applies to Manaslu Circuit Trek Last checked 21 Aug 2026 On this page ## Route context The Tsum extension needs restricted-area coverage separate from the standard Manaslu RAP. Confirm the seasonal fee, number of controlled-area days, group arrangement and guide/agency processing before the combined itinerary is issued. For Tsum Valley Permit, place this stop within the complete Tsum and Manaslu sequence rather than treating it as an isolated destination. ## Accommodation and meals Expect simple family-run rooms, shared toilets and a narrower menu than the main Manaslu villages. Carry cash, water treatment and dietary backup. ## Permit and guide check For Tsum Valley Permit, the guide should carry the Tsum restricted permit, Manaslu documents and conservation permits in the correct date sequence. Keep passport copies offline and in a waterproof folder. ## Responsible visit - Obtain permission before photographing people or monastery interiors. - Walk clockwise around religious monuments where local practice indicates. - Do not enter prayer rooms or private areas without invitation. - Keep schedule flexibility for ceremonies, weather and lodge operation. ## What the permit should cover The permit plan should match the group’s entry and exit dates, the Tsum stages, the number of trekkers and the licensed-guide arrangement. A Manaslu RAP alone does not automatically answer the Tsum question. The operator should also identify conservation or local entry documents that apply to the route. Ask for a receipt or document summary before travelling. Policies and fees can change, and an old blog, screenshot or quote from another route may not apply to the current season or nationality. - Confirm the current controlled-area fee and validity. - Carry the original passport and offline copies. - Ask who holds permits at checkpoints. ## The permit is part of the operating plan A permit does not arrange rooms, food, transport or a safe response to weather. The guide and agency should connect the permit dates with the lodge sequence, roadhead, guide ratio and fallback route. If the group adds Mu Gompa, a monastery visit or a longer side walk, ask whether the planned coverage includes it. Tsum is a working cultural landscape. Follow local rules around monasteries and homes, ask before taking photographs and keep non-burnable waste with the group. - Tell the operator the full intended route before documents are issued. - Keep a buffer if roads delay the controlled-area entry. - Do not enter a restricted stage on an assumption that a different permit covers it. ## Compare the same details Before you book or set out for tsum valley permit, keep these details visible in the plan: Valley rules: Restricted; Travel model: Guided; Lodges: Basic; Conditions: Reconfirm Separate fixed official requirements from operator costs and personal spending. For Tsum Valley Permit, 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 tsum valley permit, 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 Tsum Valley Permit, 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 ### Solo and guide rules Independent trekking without a licensed guide is not the same as travelling alone. Nepal Tourism Board lists the Manaslu Circuit among routes requiring a licensed trekking guide and an agency-issued TIMS card. A single traveller can book a private guide, but the agency must confirm whether the restricted-area permit can be issued for that exact one-person application and date.](/manaslu-circuit/manaslu-circuit-trek-solo-without-guide)[Related guide ### Permits and current fees Check Manaslu RAP, MCAP, ACAP, TIMS and guide requirements against current official Nepal sources before your agency applies.](/manaslu-circuit/manaslu-circuit-trek-permits)[Related guide ### Trek Package A 15-day Manaslu package normally combines Kathmandu transfers, restricted-area permits, a licensed guide, teahouse accommodation, meals and the Larkya La crossing. The exact price and inclusions depend on dates, group size, transport and contingency terms.](/manaslu-circuit/manaslu-circuit-trek-package) Useful answers ## Frequently asked questions Does the standard Manaslu RAP cover Tsum?+ Do not assume so; the agency must arrange separate Tsum restricted-area coverage. Are facilities the same as the main circuit?+ No. Tsum lodges and menus can be more limited. Can this be visited without a guide?+ No. For Tsum Valley Permit, the Tsum Valley sits inside the Manaslu restricted-area permit zone, so visits require the restricted-area permit through a registered agency and a licensed guide; one guide may lead a maximum of 7 trekkers, so larger groups add another guide. Does the Manaslu RAP cover Tsum Valley?+ Do not assume so. Tsum has separate restricted-area requirements, and the registered agency should list the current permit, fee and validity alongside the wider Manaslu documents. Can I arrange the Tsum permit myself?+ The route is normally operated through a registered agency with the required guide arrangement. Ask the operator to explain the current process rather than relying on a personal application assumption. What happens if road delays change the permit dates?+ The agency should check the date validity and coordinate with the relevant authorities before the group enters the controlled area. Build a transport buffer instead of planning the first checkpoint immediately after a long road arrival. ## Sources & methodology Use the dated sources below for the claims they support. Recheck time-sensitive permits, fees, transport and border procedures before booking. [**Nepal Tourism Board — mandatory guide and agency-issued TIMS routes** ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card) [**Nepal Department of Immigration — restricted-area routes and permit fees** ↗](https://immigration.gov.np/trekking-route-and-permit-fee) [**NTNC online conservation-area permit portal** ↗](https://epermit.ntnc.org.np/) Continue planning ## Related Manaslu Circuit guides [Tsum Valley extension ### Manaslu with Tsum Read the Manaslu with Tsum guide →](/manaslu-circuit/manaslu-circuit-with-tsum-valley)[Compare options ### vs Tsum Valley Read the vs Tsum Valley guide →](/manaslu-circuit/manaslu-vs-tsum-valley)[Compare options ### With or Without Tsum Valley Read the With or Without Tsum Valley guide →](/manaslu-circuit/manaslu-with-or-without-tsum-valley)[Official documents ### Permits and current fees Read the Permits and current fees guide →](/manaslu-circuit/manaslu-circuit-trek-permits) Personalised planning ## Plan Your Manaslu Circuit Journey Tell our Kathmandu-based planning team your travel dates, group size and preferred pace. 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