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The Annapurna Conservation Area
has been 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 meters, 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/-
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.
Note:
Entrance fee not required for
children under 10 yearsPark
Entrance fees is regulated by Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Conservation.
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