Almost every trek around Pokhara passes through the Annapurna Conservation Area, a model for community-based conservation in Nepal.
Quick answer: the Annapurna Conservation Area is Nepal's largest protected area, covering 7,629 km². The project began in 1986, run by the National Trust for Nature Conservation, and works with local communities. Trekkers need the ACAP permit.
Highlights
- The Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre.
- The Kali Gandaki gorge, among the deepest in the world.
- Gurung, Thakali and Manangi villages.
- Tilicho Lake and Muktinath.
Treks in the conservation area
Community conservation
Permit fees help fund conservation, education and development projects in local villages.
See permits guide and Annapurna lodges.