Field notes

Permit updates, route conditions and logistics — written by the team that runs the trips.

ACAP & TIMS Permits for Annapurna Trekking (2026)

Foreign trekkers need an ACAP permit (NPR 3,000) and a licensed guide since 1 April 2023 — here is the full 2026 rulebook.

Flying takes 25 minutes, tourist buses 7–9 hours and a private Scorpio 4WD 6–7 hours — a full comparison.