Annapurna Conservation Area

The Annapurna Conservation Area spans 7,629 square kilometers across central Nepal, containing subtropical forests, alpine meadows, and high-altitude mountain ranges.

The Nepalese government established this protected region in 1985 as the first conservation area in Nepal to safeguard local wildlife and support community development.

Multiple ethnic groups including Gurung, Thakali, and Magar communities maintain their traditional agricultural practices and religious ceremonies within the conservation boundaries.

Visitors need to obtain permits from the National Trust for Nature Conservation office in Pokhara before entering the area for trekking or research activities.

The conservation area houses 1,226 plant species, 102 mammals, 474 birds, 39 reptiles, and 22 amphibians across its varied altitude zones from 790 to 8,091 meters.

Inception: 1985

GPS coordinates: 28.78333,83.96667

Latest update: May 19, 2025 22:03