One of the most popular trekking destinations, the Annapurna Region, lies in the western part of Nepal. The Annapurna Region is mostly famous for its majestic beauty. The Annapurna Region Trekking basically starts from the most beautiful city in Nepal, Pokhara “City of Lake (827m)" then to Beshisahar (760 m.). An excellent reason to trek is the fresh air of the green forest and the beautiful Fewa Lake in Pokhara Valley. Travellers can chose various type of trekking routes as the traveler's time and interest allow. Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking, Ghorepani Poon hill Trekking, Narphu Valley Trekking, Narphu Valley Trekking via Thoronga Pass, Khopra Trekking are the most popular trekking routes in Annapurna Region. In this region you can experience the lovely green lowlands to the rugged high Himalayas, you can see some of the highest mountains such as Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m), Annapuran I (8,091m), Machhapuchhre (6,996m), Nilgiri (6,940m),Tukche peak (6,920m), Annapurna south (7,219m) & many more peaks as well. The cultural diversity, multi-religions, regional traditions and local hospitality of the Annapurna Region are a unique experience. Everyone will feel a warm welcome and greeting from the People of the Annapurna Region and a “smile” from the silver colored snowcapped beautiful mountains other attractions of the Annapurna Region Trekking are the various flora and fauna. The real beauty and wonderful smell of various flowers such as Rhododendron gives every traveler a relaxing & satisfying sensation. The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) is very popular on its well managed trekking routes, this means that the facilities available during the trek are exceptional. Travelers can make the trek as a Tea House or Camping Trek. For both trekking styles this is the perfect route where the ACA has well managed rules and safe drinking facilities in the whole trekking area, with minimum cost.
ACA Fact Sheet
Total Area |
7629 Sq. Km |
Population |
100,000 |
Major Ethnic Groups |
Gurung, Magar, Bhotia, Thakali, Managis etc. |
Highest elevation |
8091 m. (Annapurna I) |
Major Rivers |
Marshyangdi, Kali Gandaki, Seti, Madi, Modi, Mardi |
Highest & Biggest Lake |
Tilicho Lake (4919m) |
Highest Pass |
Thorong Pass (5416m), Manang |
Bio Climate Zone |
Tropical to Alpine |
Pheasant |
Supports all 6 species of Pheasants (Dhanphe, Monal, Kaliz, cheer, Koklass and Blood Pheasants) |
Economy |
Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Seasonal Migration (Trade and Labour), Tourism and Service in Army |
Issues of Concern |
High dependency on Natural Resources, Deforestation, Equitable share of tourism benefit, poverty, cultural erosion, hunting and poaching. |
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