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The Name “Annapurna” came after the Mount. Annapurna,
which is the 10th highest mountain in the world.
Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Himalaya, a
55-km-long Massif whose highest point, Annapurna I,
stands at 8,091 m (26,538 ft). It is located east of a
great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the most famous
river, Kali Gandaki and which separates it from the
Mount Dhaulagiri. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which is
translated as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism,
Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture. The
Region, Annapurna is surrounded by many Himalayan ranges
which include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and
Machhapuchhre - the famous fish-tail mountain that
dominates the skyline above Pokhara. In addition this
area possess the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge
The Region Annapurna is famous for its trekking. In this
region there are three major trekking routes, Jomsom
Muktinath, Annapurna Sanctuary which is also called
Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit. About
two-thirds of the trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna
region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in the
hills are plentiful, and treks here offer good scenery
of both high mountains and lowland villages. In this
Region there is one project known as ACAP (Annapurna
conservation Area Project) ACAP was established in 1986
under the guidance of the King Mahendra Trust for Nature
Conservation. The project covers the whole Annapurna
range, more than 7600 sq km. In an inventive advance to
environmental protection, it was declared a
"conservation area" instead of a national park. A large
number of people live within the protected region.
Annapurna Conservation Area offers varieties of flora
and fauna form sub tropical to pine and you will grace
by the heart touching blossoming rhododendron on your
way. This region is also the home to copious wildlife
like pika, blue sheep, snow leopards, tigers and
Himalayan thar. Multiplicity of birds including multi
–colored Impheyan, koklas and blood pheasants, offer you
their natural beauty. In this region you will encounter
with the Gurungs and Thakali people whose unique culture
and religion makes you surprise. You will experience how
friendly and open hearted these people are, and you can
get a taste of their lifestyle by staying in their house
and knowing their way of living and their culture and
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