This guide covers essential rules, permits, and safety tips for:
Manang, Gosaikunda, Manaslu, Langtang Valley, Panch Pokhari, Poon Hill, and Mardi Himal

🏔️ 1. Manang (Annapurna Region)

🎫 Permits Required

• ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• High altitude (3,500m+) → risk of altitude sickness
• Acclimatize at Manang for at least 1–2 days
• Drink 3–4 liters of water daily

📌 Rules to Follow

• Do not litter (plastic waste is strictly discouraged)
• Respect Buddhist monasteries and local traditions
• Avoid loud noise in villages

🏔️ 2. Gosaikunda Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Langtang National Park Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Very steep trail → proper trekking boots required
• Cold temperature near Gosaikunda Lake
• Watch for sudden weather changes

📌 Rules to Follow

• Do not pollute sacred lakes
• No swimming in holy lakes
• Respect religious significance (Hindu & Buddhist site)

🏔️ 3. Manaslu Circuit Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
• Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Mandatory guide required (solo trekking not allowed)
• High altitude pass: Larke La (5,106m)
• Strong winds and snow risk at pass

📌 Rules to Follow

• Must trek with registered guide/agency
• Fixed itinerary required for permit approval
• No camping outside designated areas

🏔️ 4. Langtang Valley Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Langtang National Park Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Moderate to high altitude (up to 4,984m at Tserko Ri)
• Landslide-prone areas during monsoon
• Start early each day for safety

📌 Rules to Follow

• Respect Tamang culture
• Support local tea houses
• Avoid plastic bottles (use refill stations)

🏔️ 5. Panch Pokhari Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Shivapuri National Park Permit (if starting route requires)
• Local entry fees in some sections

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Remote trail → limited medical facilities
• Cold and windy near lakes
• Carry enough food and warm clothes

📌 Rules to Follow

• Sacred Hindu pilgrimage site
• No pollution in lakes
• Respect local communities

🏔️ 6. Poon Hill Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• ACAP Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Easy to moderate trek but stone stairs can be tiring
• Cold mornings at viewpoint
• Watch for slippery trails in monsoon

📌 Rules to Follow

• Respect Gurung villages
• Stay in designated tea houses
• Do not damage rhododendron forests

🏔️ 7. Mardi Himal Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• ACAP Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Steep and narrow trails in upper section
• Risk of snow in winter above High Camp
• Avoid trekking alone in foggy conditions

📌 Rules to Follow

• Stay on marked trails
• Respect forest conservation rules
• Do not disturb wildlife

🧭 GENERAL TREKKING SAFETY RULES (ALL TREKS)

🧠 Health & Safety

• Acclimatize properly above 2,500m
• Carry basic first aid and altitude medicine
• Walk slowly (“bistari bistari” rule)

🎒 Packing Essentials

• Waterproof jacket & warm layers
• Good trekking boots
• Power bank & flashlight
• Water purification tablets

🌿 Environmental Rules

• Follow “Leave No Trace” principle
• Carry back plastic waste
• Avoid single-use plastics

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cultural Respect

🏔️ Trekking Safety Guide & Permit Information (Nepal)

This guide covers essential rules, permits, and safety tips for:
Manang, Gosaikunda, Manaslu, Langtang Valley, Panch Pokhari, Poon Hill, and Mardi Himal

🏔️ 1. Manang (Annapurna Region)

🎫 Permits Required

• ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• High altitude (3,500m+) → risk of altitude sickness
• Acclimatize at Manang for at least 1–2 days
• Drink 3–4 liters of water daily

📌 Rules to Follow

• Do not litter (plastic waste is strictly discouraged)
• Respect Buddhist monasteries and local traditions
• Avoid loud noise in villages

🏔️ 2. Gosaikunda Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Langtang National Park Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Very steep trail → proper trekking boots required
• Cold temperature near Gosaikunda Lake
• Watch for sudden weather changes

📌 Rules to Follow

• Do not pollute sacred lakes
• No swimming in holy lakes
• Respect religious significance (Hindu & Buddhist site)

🏔️ 3. Manaslu Circuit Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
• Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Mandatory guide required (solo trekking not allowed)
• High altitude pass: Larke La (5,106m)
• Strong winds and snow risk at pass

📌 Rules to Follow

• Must trek with registered guide/agency
• Fixed itinerary required for permit approval
• No camping outside designated areas

🏔️ 4. Langtang Valley Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Langtang National Park Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Moderate to high altitude (up to 4,984m at Tserko Ri)
• Landslide-prone areas during monsoon
• Start early each day for safety

📌 Rules to Follow

• Respect Tamang culture
• Support local tea houses
• Avoid plastic bottles (use refill stations)

🏔️ 5. Panch Pokhari Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• Shivapuri National Park Permit (if starting route requires)
• Local entry fees in some sections

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Remote trail → limited medical facilities
• Cold and windy near lakes
• Carry enough food and warm clothes

📌 Rules to Follow

• Sacred Hindu pilgrimage site
• No pollution in lakes
• Respect local communities

🏔️ 6. Poon Hill Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• ACAP Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Easy to moderate trek but stone stairs can be tiring
• Cold mornings at viewpoint
• Watch for slippery trails in monsoon

📌 Rules to Follow

• Respect Gurung villages
• Stay in designated tea houses
• Do not damage rhododendron forests

🏔️ 7. Mardi Himal Trek

🎫 Permits Required

• ACAP Permit
• TIMS Card

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Steep and narrow trails in upper section
• Risk of snow in winter above High Camp
• Avoid trekking alone in foggy conditions

📌 Rules to Follow

• Stay on marked trails
• Respect forest conservation rules
• Do not disturb wildlife

🧭 GENERAL TREKKING SAFETY RULES (ALL TREKS)

🧠 Health & Safety

• Acclimatize properly above 2,500m
• Carry basic first aid and altitude medicine
• Walk slowly (“bistari bistari” rule)

🎒 Packing Essentials

• Waterproof jacket & warm layers
• Good trekking boots
• Power bank & flashlight
• Water purification tablets

🌿 Environmental Rules

• Follow “Leave No Trace” principle
• Carry back plastic waste
• Avoid single-use plastics

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cultural Respect

• Ask before photographing locals
• Respect monasteries and temples
• Dress modestly in villages