Région D'Économie d'Annapurna
The Région D'Économie d'Annapurna has been
best trekking areas in the world. It is also the most visited
trekking area in the country. The area spread around Kaski,
Mustan, Managand Lamjung districts of Central Nepal. Beginning
7 metres, the area reaches as high as 8,091 metres of Mt.
Annapurna.
Ghandruk is the first experience and further
down is Gorepani that provides fantastic panoramic view of
the Annapurna ranges. Equally eye catching are hills of rhododendrons
that blossom every spring. The turning point of the Annapurna
Circuit is Jomsom. The trek southeast from Jomsom, leads to
the scenic Tilicho Lake area at an altitude of 4,919 metres.
In the Circuit route, is the famous Hindus religious sites
Muktinath Temple. The vegetation in this region includes various
species of orchids and rhododendron. Wildlife includes around
100 different kinds of mammals including rare snow leopards
and blue sheep. The region also boasts of around 478 species
of reptiles includingmuli-coloured Impheyan, Koklas and blood
pheasants. In addition the region is also home to 39 species
of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians. Best time to visit
the park is between October and November.
Entry Fee Per Person Per Entry:
For Nepalese Nationals, Free
For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 200/-
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 2000/-
Access:
The best gateway to the region is Pokhara is Kaski district
of mid west Nepal. Pokhara is easily accessible by air or
by land from Katmandou. Another gateway to Annapurna is from
Khudi of Lamjung or fly to Jomsom or Manang.
N ote:
Entrance fee not required for children under
10 yearsPark
Entrance fees is regulated by Department of National Parks
and Wildlife Conservation (Phone: 4220850). Entrance fees
for mountain National Parks can be paid at ACAP counter (Phone:
4222406) at Sanchaykosh building in Thamel, Katmandou, or
at the Park gate. For other National Parks entrance fees are
to be paid at the Park gate
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