Annapurna Royal trek permit and fee
Foreign trekkers need Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit and TIMS Card to do the Annapurna Panorama trekking. Both permits only have a single entry and are not transferable. Our Annapurna Panorama trek package cost covers both permit fees, so you do not have to pay extra money for them.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit cost for SAARC nationals: NPR 200 per person
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit cost for other countries: NPR 3000 per person
- TIMS Card for SAARC nationals: NPR 600 per person
- TIMS Card for other countries: NPR 1000 per person
Guide and porter during the trek
Our Annapurna Royal trek package includes guides and porters as per the group size. You will be guided by a professional and native guide who knows the trail and the communities residing along it in depth. The journey will be hassle-free for you, as the guide will take care of all the logistics. Likewise, he will also help you interact with the locals and be a reliable travel partner.
Likewise, our porters will carry the heavy duffel bag during Annapurna Royal trekking. Our one porter carries a bag for two travelers. A duffel bag will be your main luggage during the trek. Each trekker has a 10 kg weight limit. Likewise, trekkers can also carry a daypack, and the weight limit for this is 5 kg.
As our guides and porters will help you a lot to make the journey safe, fun, and smooth, we highly recommend you tip them at the end of their service. As per your satisfaction level, you can tip whatever you like. For instance, every member of the group can tip USD 100 each, or 10–15% of the package cost.
What is the best time to do the Annapurna Royal trek?
The best time to do the Annapurna Royal trek is in the spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) seasons. These two seasons have ideal weather and trail conditions for trekking in the Himalayas.
The trekking routes are bustling and decorated with thousands of flowers. Likewise, the moderate climate and steady weather allow for a lovely experience. The temperature ranges from 5°C to 22°C.
During the summer/monsoon (June, July, and August) and winter (December, January, and February), the weather is very poor and challenges are quite high. Therefore, it is not a good idea to do the Annapurna Royal trek in these two seasons.
Travel insurance for the Annapurna Circuit trek
Travel insurance is important for the Annapurna Royal trek. You cannot join this trek without it. The travel insurance must cover emergency helicopter evacuation and medical bills. This is to make sure you are getting proper attention in case of a medical emergency during the journey.
You can also include flight cancellation, baggage loss/theft, etc, coverage in the travel insurance. As the Annapurna Royal trail does not have adequate health facilities or proper means of transportation, travel insurance is very important.
What is the altitude sickness risk on this trek? How do avoid it?
Altitude sickness is a common illness that trekkers suffer from during high-altitude activity like the Annapurna Royal trek. Not everyone suffers from it, and it is also quite avoidable and manageable. First things first, altitude sickness happens because of an elevation change and if your body is not acclimatized.
So, we have made sure you get ample acclimatization time following the Annapurna Royal Trek's 9-day itinerary. Likewise, our guide will check your health regularly during the trek. If you feel any discomfort or see symptoms like headache, vomiting, difficulty in breathing, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite, etc, inform him immediately.
