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TIMS is for the safety of the trekkers and visitors. The entry of this card in every checkpoint along the Ghorepani Poon hill Trek trail gets each trekker to register in the system. The trekkers wishing to trek through any agency do not need to worry about the ways to get ACAP permits because the agency gets them. But the trekkers should give them one copy of their photograph. know more about poo nhill trek permits.

The independent trekker(s) (without guide and porter) are supposed to present with two copies of their photograph physically at the Nepal Tourism Board office either in Kathmandu or in Pokhara.

Why Was ACAP Issued?

Annapurna Conservation Area is the first and the largest protected area of Nepal covering 7629 square kilometers giving shelter to the thousands of flora and fauna. This conservation area is situated in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas that extends in elevation from 790 m to 8091 m. It was established in 1985 and gazetted in 1992 with the aim of creating sustainable economic and social development to raise the standard of the locals and conserve the natural beauty of the region.

Since this conservation area contains many Himalayan trekking routes, a large number of trekkers and visitors come to this region every year which has become a threat to wildlife, vegetation, the natural environment, and the traditional local cultures. Especially the management of the tons of garbage produced by the visitors is a challenging task.

Thus, it is essential to collect a particular amount from its visitors just to preserve the natural environment, local traditional cultures, to raise the socio-economic standard of the locals, and finally to keep this region pollution-free. It is managed by the National Trust for Nature Conservation.

Terms And Conditions For The ACAP

• This permit is for single use and it is nonrefundable, nontransferable.
• Only the designated areas can be visited within the conservation area.
• Once you enter the Conservation Area, you must follow the rules and regulations of the National Park
• The permits must behold by the respective persons during the time of trek and must be presented to each checkpoint
• In a very few special cases, the entry permit may be issued from the check posts on the trail with a 100% additional charge

The Requirements To Apply For The Permits

• Nepali Currency to pay
• Recent passport size 4 copies of photograph (2 for each TIMS and ACAP)
• Application form for entry permit
• Two copies of the passport (1 each for TIMS and ACAP)
• Detailed itinerary of your trek