The Annapurna Conservation Area Is one of the around Kaski, Mustang, Manang and Lamjung distriots of Central Nepal. Starting with an altitude of 790 m, the area reaches as high as 8,091 m of Mt.Annapurna. Ghandruk is the first experience and further down is Ghorepani that provides fantastic panoramic view of the Annapurna ranges. Equally eye catching are hills of rhododendron 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 m. In the circuit route, is the famous Hindu religious sites Muktinath Temple. The vegetation in this region includes various species of orchids and rhododendron. Wildlife includes 102 different kinds of mammals including rare endangered snow leopards and a very good population of blue sheep. The region also boasts of around 474 species of birds including multi-colored impheyan, koklas and blood pheasants. In addition the region is also home to 39 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians.

Activities

Trekking,

mountaineering

Accommodation

Resort hotels

lodges

camping

Best Season

March - May; Sep - Nov

Headquater

Hariyo Kharka, Pokhara

Route

Access: From Pokhara which is 202 km by road or 30 minutes by air from KathmanduMarch - May; Sep - Nov