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| Annapurna Conservation Area |
Activities: Trekking, mountaineering
Accommodation: Resort hotels, lodges, camping
Access: From Pokhara, which is 202 km by road or 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu
Wildlife: 102 mammals including blue sheep and endangered snow leopard; 39 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians
Birds: 474 species of birds including multi-colored impeyan pheasant, kokla and blood pheasant
Vegetation: Various species of orchids and rhododendrons
Best Season: March-May; September-November
ACAP Headquarters: Hariyo Kharka, Pokhara
Added Attractions: Muktinath Temple, Tilicho Lake, Mustang, Manang
Entrance Fee: Nepalis - Free, SAARC nationals - Rs. 200 per person per entry, foreigners - Rs. 2,000 per person per entry
