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Annapurna Conservation Area

Annapurna Conservation Area is the first and largest conservation area of Nepal with an area of 7629 sq. km, established in 1992.  It is managed by national trust for nature conservation (NTNC).  It is bounded by the dry alpine deserts of Mustang and Tibet (China) in the north, by the Kali Gandaki River in the west, by Marsyandi Valley towards east and by valleys and foothills of northern of Pokhara valley in the south border.  It ranges in elevation from 790 m (2,590 ft) to the peak of Annapurna I at 8,091 m (26,545 ft).

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All about the Annapurna Conservation Area.

The population of the Annapurna Conservation Area is about 120,000 inhabitants from more than 10 ethnic groups. At the same time there are estimated 120,000 trekkers visiting the region every year, which is approximately three times the Everest Base Camp trek in the Sagarmatha National Park receives a year. While bringing money and development to the region high popularity also isn’t free of the problems. Many of the sparse forests disappeared for the energy purposes causing subsequent erosion and landslides. Also, the garbage problem is very far from getting solved.

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Brief History: In 1986 Annapurna Conservation Area Project was implemented by National Trust for Nature Conservation (the then King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation) in Ghandruk as a pilot project covering one VDC with area of 200 sq.km.. In 1990, it’s working area was expanded to 16 VDCs with an area of 1500 sq.km.. Officially it has been gazetted in 1992 covering 55 VDCs with present size.

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Key attractions

Things to Do/Activities

  • Annapurna Circuit Trek
  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek
  • Mardi Himal Trek
  • Upper Mustang Trek
  • Tilicho Lake Trek
  • Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
  • Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
  • Khorpa Dada Trek
  1. Bird watching
  2. Sight-seeing
  1. Annapurna National Park Enjoy the natural beauty and Mountain View
  2. Visit the mountain range Best for sight seeing and Bird watching
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Kathmandu: Permits and TIMS cards can be purchased in the Nepal Tourism Board Office on Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu, Tel: +977 1 4256909.

Pokhara: Permits can also be purchased in Pokhara at the Nepal Tourism Board Service Center in Damside or at the ACAP entry permit counter in Besisahar, Lamjung. TIMS cards can also be purchased from the TAAN Lakeside office in Santi Patan, Pokhara.

  1. ACAP try permit fee for foreigners: 3,000 NPR (Approx. US $30)
  2. ACAP entry permit fee for SAARC nationals: 200 NPR
  3. TIMS permit: 1,000 NPR (Approx. US $10)

Horse Riding Festival.

Pokhara Airport is the nearest airport.

Annnapurna Conservation Area is located near Pokhara, a town easily accessible from Kathmandu by air and road. Bus or taxi services are available from Pokhara to Jomsom which is located in the northern part of Annapurna Conservation area.

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