Annapurna Conservation Area is Nepal's largest protected area covering in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. It ranges in elevation from to the peak of Annapurna I at . The conservation area stretches across Manang, Mustang, Kaski, Myagdi, and Lamjung Districts. Annapurna Conservation Area encompasses Annapurna Sanctuary and is known for several trekking routes including the Annapurna Circuit.
History During 1985, the Annapurna Conservation Area began.
Climate Rainfall in the southern part of the Annapurnas is higher than in the rain shadow to the north of the peaks. Annual precipitation is highest during the Asian monsoon between June and September ranging from on the southern slopes at elevation to in rain shadow areas at elevation. Snow accumulates between . In the winter of 1999–2000, areas above were snow-covered until the end of March, and until May above . At this elevation, winter air temperatures range from .
References
External links
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal: Annapurna Conservation Area