The Annapurna Conservation
Area has been claimed as one of the best trekking areas
in the world. It is also the most visited trekking area
in the country. The area spread around Kaski, Mustan,
Managand Lamjung districts of Central Nepal. Beginning
7 metres, the area reaches as high as 8,091 metres of
Mt. Annapurna. Ghandruk is the first experience and
further down is Gorepani that provides fantastic panoramic
view of the Annapurna ranges. Equally eye catching are
hills of rhododendrons that blossom every spring. The
turning point of the Annapurna Circuit is Jomsom. The
trek southeast from Jomsom, leads to the scenic Tilicho
Lake area at an altitude of 4,919 metres. In the Circuit
route, is the famous Hindus religious sites Muktinath
Temple. The vegetation in this region includes various
species of orchids and rhododendron. Wildlife includes
around 100 different kinds of mammals including rare
snow leopards and blue sheep. The region also boasts
of around 478 species of reptiles includingmuli-coloured
Impheyan, Koklas and blood pheasants. In addition the
region is also home to 39 species of reptiles and 22
species of amphibians. Best time to visit the park is
between October and November.
- Entry Fee Per Person Per Entry:
- For Nepalese Nationals, Free
- For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 200/-
- For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 2000/-
- (Note: Entrance fee not required for children under
10 years).
Access:
The best gateway to the region is Pokhara is Kaski district
of mid west Nepal. Pokhara is easily accessible by air
or by land from Kathmandu. Another gateway to Annapurna
is from Khudi of Lamjung or fly to Jomsom or Manang.
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