Annapurna Conservation Area


Annapurna Conservation Area is Nepal's largest protected area covering in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. It ranges in elevation from to the peak of Annapurna I at. The conservation area stretches across Manang, Mustang, Kaski, Myagdi, and Lamjung Districts.
Annapurna Conservation Area encompasses Annapurna Sanctuary and is known for several trekking routes including Annapurna Circuit.

History

The Annapurna Conservation Area was established in 1985 and gazetted in 1992. It is managed by the National Trust for Nature Conservation.

Climate

Two climatic regions within a span of and an altitude of are distinguished.
Rainfall in the southern part of the Annapurnas is higher than in the rain shadow to the north of the peaks. Annual precipitation is highest during the Asian monsoon between June and September ranging from on the southern slopes at altitude to in rain shadow areas at altitude. Snow accumulates between. In the winter of 1999–2000, areas above were snow-covered until end of March, and until May above. At this altitude, winter air temperatures range from.