|
|
 |
|
 |
|
Annapurna
Conservation Area
|
|
 The Annapurna
Conservation Area has been claimed as one of the best trekking
areas in the world. It is also the cost visited trekking area
in the country. The area spreads around Kaski, Mustang, Manang
and Lamjung districts of Central Nepal. Beginning 790 meters,
the area reaches as high as 8,091 meters 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 Annapurna Circuit is
Jomsom. The trek southeast from Jomsom, leads to the scenic
Tilicho Lake area at an altitude of 4,919meters.In the Circuit
routs, is the famous Hindu 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
birds including multi-colored Impedance, 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.
The best gateway to the region is Pokhara in Kaski district of
mid west Nepal. Pokhara is easily accessible by air or by land
from Kathmandu. All tourist facilities like food and
accommodation are available at Pokhara. |
|
|
|
Entry Fee Person Per Day :-
For Nepalese Nationals, Free
For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
200
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs.
2000
( Note : Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years ).
Filming permit fee ( Documentary
Films ):
- For Nepalese Nationals, Rs
7500
- For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
37500
- For Other Foreign Nationals, equivalent national currency of
US $1500
Helicopter Landing
( Per Landing ), Rs. 2000 |
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
