Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region or The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) is the largest protected area in Nepal. It covers an area of 7,629 sq. km. and is home to over 100,000 residents of different cultural and linguistic groups. ACAP is rich in biodiversity and is a treasure house for 1,226 species of flowering plants, 102 mammals, 474 birds, 39 reptiles and 22 amphibians. There are two distinct climatic regions within a span of 120 km (75 mi) and an altitude of 1,000 to 8,000 m (3,300 to 26,200 ft.). Annual rainfall averages 3,000 mm (120 in) in the south, and less than 500 mm (20 in) in the north.
The biological diversity of the Annapurna region is equally rivaled by cultural diversity. Gurung and Magar are the dominant groups in the south, whereas Thakali, Manange and Loba are dominant in the north. Each of these groups speaks their own dialect, and have unique cultures and traditions. Besides, there are also Brahmin, Chhetri and other occupational castes although in comparatively smaller numbers. Hindu, Buddhist and pre-Buddhist religions along with a mixture of all these are prevalent across the region. The local people reside in the 5 districts of the 57 Village Development Committees (VDCs) of the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA).
The natural and cultural features of Annapurna Conservation Area have made it the most popular trekking destination in the country, drawing more than 60 percent of the country’s total trekkers. Tourism, over the years, has been firmly established as one of the most important and competitive sectors of the local economy. There are over 1,000 lodges, teashops and hundreds of other subsidiary services to cater to the thousands of trekkers, pilgrims and their support staff.
The easiest means of transportation to Annapurna conservation area is direct (25 minute) flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara from where your trek start to it. We can also take (25 minute) flight to Mustang from Pokhara from where your trek starts to conservation area. W Adventures, the trekking company of Nepal is being conducting trek in Annapurna conservation Area with better services and tour guides which are reliable in cost. Every trekker was pleased with our services. For kind information to every trekker who want to participate Β in trek tour conducted by our company than every trek tour is conduct with the help of professionals one so no need to be worry for your safety measures.