Annapurna Conservation Area
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 
The Annapurna Conservation Area was established in 1985 and gazetted in 1992. It is managed by the National Trust for Nature Conservation. Climate 
Two climatic regions within a span of  and an elevation of  are distinguished. 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 

Protected areas of Nepal
1992 establishments in Nepal
Wildlife conservation in Nepal