Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Annapurna base camp trekking region is as a paradise for trekkers. Annapurna Trekking offers beautiful views of the mountains while you are surrounded by the wonders of nature. Wildlife lovers will be interested to know 440 species of birds and animals can be found in Annapurna region. The upper sub-alpine steppe environment harbors some of the rare snow leopards and blue sheep. Other areas of the region protect bird species such as the multi-colored Impeyan, kokla, blood pheasant amongst a multitude of other birds, butterflies and insects.

Apart from these natural beauties, panoramic views of mountain and green hills, you can also see the amazing life styles and culture of the indigenous people, who have resided in these steep hillsides for centuries and many plants native to Nepal, are found in this forest. The conservation area has 100 varieties of orchids and some of the richest temperate rhododendron forest in the world .

The government of Nepal has declared Annapurna region as a conservation area.Until now, few projects have been launched in Annapurna region to conserve the native varieties of orchids and rhododendrons and other unique species of flora and fauna. Apart from these natural bounties, you can also see the amazing life styles and culture of the indigenous people, who have resided in these steep hillsides for centuries.

For thousands of years people of diverse ethnic backgrounds have scratched a livelihood out of its steep hillsides. The advent of tourism and the phenomenal rise in human population has triggered a process of environmental deterioration. In 1968 Nepal's King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation launched the Annapurna Conservation Area Project.