ANNAPURNA CONSERVATION AREA (ACA)

It was established in 2043 B.S (1986 A.D) under King Mahendra Trust for Natural Conservation (KMTNC). This is the largest protected Conservation area of Nepal, it covers an area of about 7629 sq.Km. it is the most famous trekking destination of Nepal. it is located in the Western Development Region on Nepal. it is situated in the north west direction of Pokhara City. This area is very rich in bio-diversity. According to a survey report, there are 1226 plant species, 101 species of mammals including many rare species such as snow leopard, musk deer, Tibetal argali and Tibetal wolf. The ACA has 478 species of birds, 22 species of the amphibians, 9 species of rhododendrons, 38 species of colorful flowering plants. They have made it beautiful and attractive. The KMTNC has effectively implemented several development programs such as resource conservation, community development, tourism management, conservation education and extension program, etc..., for the effective conservation of ACA.

King Mahendra Trust for Natural Conservation has mobilized people’s participation in conducting the conservation program. It has aimed to raise the living standard of the people and the Conservation of natural environment.