The Annapurna Conservation Area is one of the best trekking
trails in the world. The area spreads around Kaski, Mustang and Lamjung
districts of central Nepal. Starting with an altitudeof 790m, the area reaches
as the high as 8091m 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, leads to
the scenic Tilicho Lake area at an altitude of 4919 m. in the circuid 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
Access: From Pokhara which is 202 km by road or 30 minutes
by air from Kathmandu
Best Season: March – May; Sep – Nov
ACAP Headquarter: Hariyo Kharka, Pokhara,
Tel: 061-431102,
430802
Contact Details:
Web Site:http://www.markerstone.com
Personal Site:http://www.suraj.markerstone.com
Email:info@markerstone.com
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