Api Nampa Conservation Area, established in 2010, covers the far north-western corner of Nepal in Darchula, bordering India and Tibet. It is named after Api (7,132 m), the highest peak of the far west, and Nampa. Few foreigners visit.
Quick answer: The Api Base Camp trek starts from Darchula and needs camping or very simple lodges. Api is among the royalty-free peaks announced in 2025.
Api Nampa Conservation Area at a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2010 |
| District | Darchula |
| Highest peak | Api, 7,132 m |
| Trek | Api Base Camp |
| Visitors | Very few |
Wildlife
The area is home to snow leopards, musk deer and Himalayan tahr; it was part of Nepal's national snow leopard survey.
Trips and guides
Plan your visit
Api Nampa is Nepal's last great wilderness corner. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.