Annapurna Conservation Area

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Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) is Nepal's first and the largest conservation area. It covers an area of 7,600 sq. kilometers and is located in mid-western Nepal. It is best reached from Pokhara. The area includes 1,226 species of plants, including 38 species of orchids, 9 species of rhododendron and many varieties of fish. It is home to wildlife such as blue sheep and snow leopards. Birds include the Impeyan pheasant, and there is a rare collection of butterflies and insects. Upper Mustang and other high altitude areas are best in summer while low-altitude areas are pleasant the year round.

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Wildlife Parks in Nepal

» Annapurna Conservation Area » Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve » Kanchanjunga Conservation Area » Royal Chitwan National Park » Sagarmatha National Park

» Royal Bardia National Park » Langtang National Park » Khaptad National Park » Rara National Park » Shey-Phoksundo National Park

» Makalu-Barun National Park » Royal Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve » Parsa Wildlife Reserve » Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve