The Annapurna Conservation (ACA) is spread over 7,629 sq. km. of Kaski, Myagdi, and Parbat and Manang districts in northwest Nepal. Established in 1986, the conservation area is surrounded by high mountains and deep valleys. A mosaic of ethnic groups has carved lifestyle out of its steep terraces and barren plateaus. The conservation area is also home to 1,226 species of plants, 38 species of orchids, 9 species of Rhododendrons, 101 species of mammals, 478 species of birds, 39 species reptiles and 22 species of amphibians.
Annapurna Conservation Area is a major trekking destination in Nepal. More than 40,000 tourists annually visit the conservation area. Ghandruk and Lwang are typical Gurung villages with scenic splendors. The King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (KMTNC), a leading non-profit and non-governmental environmental organization in Nepal, launched the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in 1986. ACAP’s grassroots philosophy involves local people in all aspects on conservation and development. The project aims to improve the socio-economic condition of the local people by integrating conservation and development. It encourages local people’s participatory involvement in the management of natural resources and community development activities.
We operate Marshyandi valley botanical treks (the flower field of Annapurna) in this conservation area. Click here for more details.
Duration: 20days
Starting point: Syange(Marshyandi)
Ending point: Syange
Highest access on trek: 4018m, Yak Kharkha
Mode of accommodation: Lodge
Best: April may June, September, October
Major attraction: Biodiversity of Annapurna, Annapurna ranges, Culture of BHOTIYAS, immigrant Tibetans, cultural village with ancient monastery
Itinerary
Day01: Arrival in Katmandou : Hotel transfer
Day02: Visit Boudhanath and Pashupatinath in Kathmandu Katmandou
Day03: Travel by 4X4 to Sange,trek to Jagat (1300m/6hrs)
Day04: Trek Jagat to Tall (1550m/3hrs)
Day05: Trek Tall to Bagarchhap (1860m/4hrs)
Day06: Trek Bagarchhap to Chame (2670m/5hrs)
Day07: Trek Chame to Pisang (3060m/5hrs)
Day08: Trek Pisang to Humde (3150m/2.30hrs)
Day09: Botanical Excursion and Acclimatize
Day10: Trek Humde to Manang (3540m/4hrs)
Day11: Trek Botanical excursion around the glacial lake.
Day12: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka, (4018m/4hrs)
Day13: Trek Yak Kharkha to Manang (3540m/3hrs)
Day14: Trek Manang to Pisang (3150m/5hrs)
Day15: Trek Pisang to Chame (2670m/5hrs)
Day16: Trek Pisang to Dharapani (1860m/4.30hrs)
Day17: Trek Dharapani to Syange (1100m/5hrs)
Day18: Drive by 4x4 to Katmandou (6hrs)
Day19: Visit Swyambhunath & darbarsquare in Kathmandu
Day20: Departure
Per Person Cost: Euro 865.
Cost includes:
• 4 night Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu,
• Private bus transfer from Kathmandu-Snage
• National Park entry permit
• Trekking permit,
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek,
• Food: three meals a day,
• A guide & required number of porter(s)
• Insurance and security for local staff
Cost not includes:
• Monument entrance fee in Kathmandu
• Meals in Kathmandu
• Fee of local botanist if needed
• Personal nature expenses
• Insurance
• Any inter flights if applicable
• Essential equipment.
• All alcoholic drinks
• Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, if needed
• Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade
• Tip for trekking staff