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Churen Himal Base Camp Trek – 16 Days
16 Days Churen Himal Base Camp Trek Quick Information
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Weather |
Weather | -5°C to 17°C | View Weather Detail |
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Duration |
Duration | 16 Days | |
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Difficulty |
Difficulty | Moderate | View Difficulty Detail |
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Accommodation |
Accommodation | Tented Camp | |
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Meals Included |
Meals Included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |
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Best Season |
Best Season | Sept, Oct, Nove, March, April & May | |
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Transportation |
Transportation | Tourist bus/ Private Jeep | |
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Daily Activity |
Daily Activity | Hiking | |
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Religion |
Religion | Buddhist, Hindu | |
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Ethnic People |
Ethnic People | Magar, Chhantyal and Chhetri | |
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Geographic Terrain |
Geographic Terrain | Village, Hills, Mountains, Forest, Terrace, Rivers | |
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Region of Nepal |
Region of Nepal | Annapurna Region | |
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Max. Altitude |
Max. Altitude | 4010m./13233ft. |
16 Days Churen Himal Base Camp Trek Overview
Churen Himal Base Camp Trekking offers you the unique experience of Nepal’s simple way of life thanks to its preserved culture and way of life. In addition, the breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna region, Churen Himal (7371m), Gurja Himal, and many others entice hikers to complete this trek.
North of the Beni and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, in the western Dhaulagiri Range, is the peak known as Churen Himal. Churen Himal consists of three summits: Churen North, Churen Central, and Churen West, all standing at an impressive 7371 meters. Many rivers and swift glacier streams are along the Churen Himal Trek route. While on this trip, you can see a variety of Flora and Fauna.
You will pass through some ethnic villages while walking, including Gurja Village, Lumsang Village, and Dharapani Village. These are the undiscovered riches of this area, all of these communities. As a result, when traveling through these picturesque towns, one may appreciate the lively cultures and ways of life of numerous ethnic communities, like the Gurung, Magar, Chhetri, and others. The warmth of the residents and these small rural communities will enhance the trekking experience.
Highlights Of Churen Himal Base Camp Trekking
- Witness the majestic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Gurja Himal, Churen Himal, and many other mountains of the Annapurna region.
- Hike in the off-the-beaten paths of the Annapurna region.
- Experience and enjoy the Magar people’s warm hospitality and unique culture.
- Try out the local delicacies like Gundruk, Dhindo, Tibetan Bread, etc.
- Encounter several wild animals like deer, monkeys, and leopards.
- Reach to the foot of the Churen Himal.
- Visit the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
Churen Himal Base Camp Trek Difficulty
The Churen Himal Base Camp Trek is rated as a moderately complex trek. Hiking up in the Himalayas is never an easy task. It will present several challenges while you trek toward the Base Camp of Churen Himal. You will reach an altitude of around 4200 meters while you hike this route. Altitude sickness is a common concern for trekkers trekking above 2500 meters from sea level. This route has several steep ascents and descents, which might be challenging.
Hiking for almost three weeks can make you feel monotonous. Focusing on your stamina rather than your sprinting skills would be best. Despite being a suitable trek for beginners, you must be physically and mentally fit to complete this trek. Your food and accommodation options will be limited, and you will live in a small Tea house with basic amenities. This will be another difficulty for you.
Moreover, the weather in the Himalayas cannot be predicted. It changes in no time and might rain or receive rainfall. This unpredictability in weather makes it challenging to trek in this region. It would be best if you acclimated to the weather conditions so your body adapts to this climate. Hiking for a more extended period requires strong mental resilience, so everyone needs to be prepared mentally for a few weeks before this trek.
January
-5°C to 5°C
February
-4°C to 6°C
March
-2°C to 8°C
April
1°C to 11°C
May
4°C to 14°C
June
7°C to 16°C
July
8°C to 17°C
August
8°C to 17°C
September
6°C to 15°C
October
3°C to 12°C
November
-1°C to 8°C
December
-4°C to 6°C
Temperature Overview
The comfort of your trek depends on the weather conditions—the more stable the weather, the better and more comfortable the journey. Here, the temperature in the Annapurna region varies with the seasons. So, the temperature variations while you trek the Churen Himal Base Camp in all four seasons are described below. This will give you an idea of which season to pick while you trek in the Himalayas.
Winter (December to February): Winter is the coldest season in the Annapurna region. The temperatures range from -15°C to -5°C. January and February are the coldest months, with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 5°C and -4°C to 6°C, respectively. This region receives heavy snowfall during winter, making it challenging to trek.
Spring (March to May): This region warms up during spring. In March, temperatures range from -2°C to 8°C. April sees temperatures between 1°C and 11°C. By May, they rise from 4°C to 14°C. The season goes from chilly to mild, making it a popular time for trekking.
Summer (June to August): Summer is the warmest period in this region. In June, temperatures range from 7°C to 16°C. July is even warmer, with temperatures from 8°C to 17°C. In August, temperatures slightly dip but remain warm, ranging from 8°C to 17°C.
Autumn (September to November): This region offers perfect temperatures. In September, temperatures range from 6°C to 15°C. October sees a drop to 3°C to 12°C. November continues to cool, with temperatures from -1°C to 8°C. This is the best time for trekking and enjoying mountain views.
16 Days Churen Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day 1
Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu
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Trekking Time Average |
200km./06 hours drive |
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Accommodation |
Hotel Kausi |
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Altitude |
(850m./2805ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast |
After breakfast, We will head toward Pokhara by tourist bus. Following the winding roads through the Prithvi Highway, we leave the Kathmandu valley. We drive along the fierce Trishuli River. You will see rafters on the dashing rivers from the window pane and peek at some mountains. Once you arrive at Pokhara, you can see a more precise view of the spectacular mountains like Mt. Machhapuchhre or Fishtail Mountain (6993m) and Annapurna (8091m). After some relaxation time at the hotel, you can explore the lakeside area. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
Day 2
Drive to Darbang Village
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Trekking Time Average |
160km./06 hours road journey |
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Accommodation |
Camping in Darbang |
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Altitude |
(1,100m./3630ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Darbang Village. This drive takes around 5-6 hours and offers beautiful countryside views. You will set up a campsite and stay overnight in Darbang Village.
Day 3
Trek to Takam Village
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Trekking Time Average |
16km./06 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Camping in Takam |
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Altitude |
(1,672m./5517ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today, you will start your trek from Darbang Village to Takam Village. The trekking trail goes through lush forests and small villages. You will reach Takam Village by evening and stay overnight in a camp.
Day 4
Trek to Lumsang Village
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Trekking Time Average |
14km./05 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Camping in Lumsang |
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Altitude |
(1,670m./5511ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today’s trek will take you from Takam Village to Lumsang Village. The trail goes through beautiful landscapes and offers stunning views of the Himalayan mountains. You will stay overnight in Lumsang Village.
Day 5
Trek to Gurjaghat
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Trekking Time Average |
12km./04 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Camping in Gurjaghat |
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Altitude |
(2335m./7705ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
On this day, you will trek to Gurjaghat. The trekking trail goes through dense forests and scenic landscapes. You will stay overnight in Gujarat.
Day 6
Trek to Rupachaur Kharka
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Trekking Time Average |
14km./05 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Camping in Rupachaur Kharka |
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Altitude |
(2500m./8250ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today’s trek will take you to Rupachaur Kharka. The trekking trail goes through alpine meadows and beautiful landscapes. You will stay overnight in a tented camp in Rupachaur Kharka.
Day 7
Trek to Gurja Khani Village
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Trekking Time Average |
13km./04 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Camping in Gurja Khani |
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Altitude |
(2665m./8794ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today, you will trek to Gurja Khani Village. The trail goes through lush forests and small villages. You will stay overnight at a campsite in Gurja Khani Village.
Day 8
Trek to Darsinge Kharka
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Trekking Time Average |
14km./05 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Camping at Darsinge Kharka |
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Altitude |
(2945m./9718ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
On this day, you will trek to Darsinge Kharka. The trail goes through beautiful landscapes and offers stunning views of the Himalayan mountains. You will stay overnight in a tented camp in Darsinge Kharka.
Day 9
Trek to Bundzunge Kharka -exploration around
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Trekking Time Average |
10km./04 hours round trip walk |
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Accommodation |
Camping at Bundzunge Kharka |
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Altitude |
(2995m./9883ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today’s trek will take you to Bundzunge Kharka. You will explore the area around the campsite and enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayan mountains. You will stay overnight in a tented camp in Bundzunge Kharka.
Day 10
Trek to Churen Himal Base Camp-Explore
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Trekking Time Average |
10km/03 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Camoing at Base Camp |
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Altitude |
(4010m./13233ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
On this day, you will trek to the Churen Himal Base Camp. The trail goes through rocky terrain and offers beautiful views of the Himalayan mountains. You will stay overnight in a tented camp at the base camp and explore the area around.
Day 11
Trek to Gurja Khani Village
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Trekking Time Average |
12km./04 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Tented camp at Gurjakhani |
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Altitude |
(2665m./8794ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
After exploring the base camp, you will trek back to Gurja Khani Village. You will stay overnight in a tented camp in Gurja Khani Village.
Day 12
Trek to Lumsang village.
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Trekking Time Average |
14km./05 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Tented camp at Lumsang village. |
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Altitude |
(1670m./5511ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today, you will trek back to Lumsang Village. The trail goes through beautiful landscapes and small villages. You will stay overnight in a Tented camp in Lumsang Village
Day 13
Trek to Takam Village
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Trekking Time Average |
13km./05 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Tented Camp in Takam Village |
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Altitude |
(1672m./5517ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
You will trek back to Takam Village. The trekking trail goes through lush forests and scenic landscapes. You will stay overnight in a tented camp in Takam Village.
Day 14
Trek to Darbang Village.
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Trekking Time Average |
14km./05 hours walk |
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Accommodation |
Tented camp in Darbang Village |
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Altitude |
(1100m./3630ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today, you will trek back to Darbang Village. The trekking trail goes through small villages and beautiful landscapes. You will stay overnight in a Tented Camp in Darbang Village.
Day 15
Drive back to Pokhara and transfer to the Hotel.
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Trekking Time Average |
160km./06 hours drive to Pokhara |
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Accommodation |
Hotel Kausi |
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Altitude |
(850m./2805ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch |
On the trek’s final day, you will drive back to Pokhara from Darbang Village. After reaching Pokhara, you will check in at a hotel and relax for the day.
Day 16
Drive to Kathmandu
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Trekking Time Average |
200km./06 hours drive to Kathmandu |
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Altitude |
(1295m./4273ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast |
After breakfast, you bid goodbye to the precious Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Annapurna. You will catch a tourist bus and head towards Kathmandu. Watching the scenic beauty along the Prithvi Highway, you will reach your hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu, after 6 hours on the road. Enjoy the completion of the trek as you treat yourself at one of the most excellent restaurants. Overnight in Kathmandu self.
What’s Included
- Tribhuwan International Airport (Airport – Hotel – Airport ) transfer in Kathmandu .
- Hotel Accommodation ( Twin share ) in Pokhara with breakfast.
- Lodge/Tented Camp (Twin share) accommodation during the trekking.
- All camping and kitchen utensils.
- All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ) during trek with tea/coffee/hot water.
- One experienced, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Everest region and government authorized trekking guide, a cook
- 1 Porter per 2 Trekkers and keep luggage weight under 10kg per person.
- Guide and staff’s food, accommodation, salary, insurance and transportation etc.
- Overland transportation as per mentioned in itinerary.
- A trekking map, duffel bags, first aid kit box, Oxygen saturation check up everyday, water purification, company T-shirt and trekking completion certificate .
- All necessary permits and documents.
- Assistance for emergency rescue evacuation.
- All kind of service charges and government tax .
- Public Liability Insurance.
What’s Not included
- Hotel accommodation and Meals in Kathmandu.
- Hard and soft table drinks such as tea/coffee, coke, fanta, mineral water, beer, hot shower, hot water, laundry, phone bill etc.
- International flight ticket.
- Nepal Tourist Visa Fee.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Tips for guide and staff .( Highly suggested).
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Churen Himal Base Camp Trek – 16 Days Departure Date
16 Days
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2 Mar, 2026
Start Monday
17 Mar, 2026
End Tuesday
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USD $1,850
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9 Mar, 2026
Start Monday
24 Mar, 2026
End Tuesday
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16 Days
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16 Mar, 2026
Start Monday
31 Mar, 2026
End Tuesday
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16 Days
Trip Days
23 Mar, 2026
Start Monday
7 Apr, 2026
End Tuesday
8
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Group Size
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16 Days
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30 Mar, 2026
Start Monday
14 Apr, 2026
End Tuesday
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Best Season for Churen Himal Trek
Like every other trekking trial in Nepal, Spring and August are the best periods for this trek. These two seasons offer the ideal conditions for hiking in this region. Spring is one of the best times to trek in Nepal. The skies get clear, allowing you to witness the breathtaking views of the Annapurna region. Nepal’s national flower, the Rhododendron, blooms during the months of Spring, making the trails look colorful. The weather is stable during spring, making it safe to trek.
Autumn offers similar conditions as of Spring. The clear blue skies and moderate temperature make it a perfect time to trek in Nepal. You can witness the clear views of the mountains. This season is also the festive season in Nepal. You can also experience festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Chaat, etc., while trekking during this season. It’s when nature puts on its finest display before winter’s arrival, making it a favorite season for many trekkers.
Winter and Summer are not the ideal seasons for trekking in this region. It rains heavily during summer, making it challenging to hike. Likewise, winter months receive heavy rainfall, making it challenging to trek. You can still trek during these seasons, but you need to know the weather conditions.
Food and Accommodation For Churen Himal Base Camp Trekking
You will be trekking to one of the most remote parts of Nepal. Your options for food and accommodation will be limited. Your accommodation will be in a simple Tea House or camp on the way. The locals often run these Tea Houses. They provide you with basic amenities during your stay. You can have a Hot shower, but they will charge you a few extra dollars. You might stay in camps depending on the place you’re in. We will provide you with a good-quality blanket and a comfortable sleeping bag during your camp stay.
Daal Bhaat will be your staple meal during this Churen Himal Base Camp Trek. You will be provided with three meals per day. You will be provided with high-calorie foods during the trek. Your breakfast options include Tibetan Bread, Cornflakes, Boiled egg, Black Tea, Black Coffee, Toast, Thukpa, etc. Your options for Lunch and Dinner are almost similar. Your choices include Daal Bhaat, Roti, Potato Wedges, Noodles, Pasta, Dhindo, etc.
Required permits For Churen Himal Base Camp Trekking
The permits for the Churen Himal Base Camp trek are the same as those for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You will need two permits to reach the foot of Churen Himal. Trekkers Information Management System(TIMS) Card and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit are the two permits required for this trek.
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card is mandatory for Nepal trekking, except for the Khumbu region. This TIMS card holds all the data about you and your trek itinerary. This will help the government locate you in case of any emergencies. The cost of a TIMS card is NPR 2000. You can get it from a Nepal Tourism Board Office or any registered Trekking agencies in Nepal.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit is a permit that allows you to trek in the Annapurna region. This permit amount will contribute to preserving and promoting wild habitats in that area. The price for this national park permit is NPR 3000 for foreigners and NPR 1000 for visitors from the SAARC nations.
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