Annapurna Conservation Area
Located in north-central Nepal, the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) enjoys a world- renowned reputation as 
a premier trekking destination. From the time Nepal was first opened to foreign visitors in the 1950s, ever-increasing numbers of tourists have journeyed here in order to experience some of the most impressive scenery in the world. The Annapurna Range comprises one of the sacred mountain of Machhapuchhre (6,993m). The ACA in also the site of the world's deepest valley, that of the Kali Gandaki River, numerous impressive water falls and glaciers and the stunning trans-Himalayan zone of the Upper Mustang. The Annapurna Conservation Area supports high diversity of flora and fauna species. A total of 1,226 species of plants (including 38 Orchid species and 9 Rhododendron species), 101 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians have been recorded in the A CA. The area harbors rare and endangered wildlife species such as the Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Tibetan Argali, Impeyan Pheasant and Tragopan Pheasant. The ACA provides a large protected area with the entire habitat gradient from sub tropical Sal forests to perennial snow in which to maintain the Biodiversity and integrity of the central Himalayas.
More than Ten Ethnic groups inhabit the ACA, including Gurung, Thakali, Bhotia, Ethnic Tibetan, Magar, Brahamin, Chetri, Kami, Damai and Sarki. The former 5 groups are Tibeto-Burmese by race and dominate the ethnography of the region. The latter 5 groups are Indo-Aryan and Hindu by origin. Most of the 120,000 inhabitants of the ACA derive their livelihood principally from agricultural enterprise, with livestock as a secondary occupation. Much of the arable land surrounding villages is utilized for agricultural purposes. Terraced fields have been sculptured for centuries. Major staple food grains grown in the area re rich, maize, millet, wheat, potato, barley and buckwheat and the major livestock species include buffalo, cattle, sheep, goat, yak, horse and chicken.
a premier trekking destination. From the time Nepal was first opened to foreign visitors in the 1950s, ever-increasing numbers of tourists have journeyed here in order to experience some of the most impressive scenery in the world. The Annapurna Range comprises one of the sacred mountain of Machhapuchhre (6,993m). The ACA in also the site of the world's deepest valley, that of the Kali Gandaki River, numerous impressive water falls and glaciers and the stunning trans-Himalayan zone of the Upper Mustang. The Annapurna Conservation Area supports high diversity of flora and fauna species. A total of 1,226 species of plants (including 38 Orchid species and 9 Rhododendron species), 101 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians have been recorded in the A CA. The area harbors rare and endangered wildlife species such as the Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Tibetan Argali, Impeyan Pheasant and Tragopan Pheasant. The ACA provides a large protected area with the entire habitat gradient from sub tropical Sal forests to perennial snow in which to maintain the Biodiversity and integrity of the central Himalayas.More than Ten Ethnic groups inhabit the ACA, including Gurung, Thakali, Bhotia, Ethnic Tibetan, Magar, Brahamin, Chetri, Kami, Damai and Sarki. The former 5 groups are Tibeto-Burmese by race and dominate the ethnography of the region. The latter 5 groups are Indo-Aryan and Hindu by origin. Most of the 120,000 inhabitants of the ACA derive their livelihood principally from agricultural enterprise, with livestock as a secondary occupation. Much of the arable land surrounding villages is utilized for agricultural purposes. Terraced fields have been sculptured for centuries. Major staple food grains grown in the area re rich, maize, millet, wheat, potato, barley and buckwheat and the major livestock species include buffalo, cattle, sheep, goat, yak, horse and chicken.
Global environmental problems, familiar to most people, include overpopulation, deforestation, species extinction, pollution, and waste disposal and energy consumption. These are the same issues confronting the ACA and, not surprisingly, the pressures associated with such a large transient tourist population as well as increases in local population levels are further compounding these problems.
The unquestionable significance of the Annapurna region, together with its vulnerability to extensive environmental degradation, has resulted in the area being declared a Conservation Area. The ACA presently incorporates 55 village Development Committees (VDCs) and covers an area of 7,629 square kilometers, some 5.8% of the total land area of Nepal. In total, the protected area of Nepal covers approximately 18.33% landmass of the country, with the ACA contributing a little over 28% to this area.
WWF's work in Sagarmatha :
The unquestionable significance of the Annapurna region, together with its vulnerability to extensive environmental degradation, has resulted in the area being declared a Conservation Area. The ACA presently incorporates 55 village Development Committees (VDCs) and covers an area of 7,629 square kilometers, some 5.8% of the total land area of Nepal. In total, the protected area of Nepal covers approximately 18.33% landmass of the country, with the ACA contributing a little over 28% to this area.
WWF's work in Sagarmatha :
Sagarmatha, or Mt. Everest, is known as the top of the world. The magnificence of the Sagarmatha region has always attracted tourists, primarily trekkers and mountaineers to the Sagarmatha National Park (SNP). However, the masses of people visiting the region each year leave behind trash, debris, human waste and abandoned climbing equipment. This led to the region being dubbed in the late 1980s as the " highest trash dump" in the world. WWF intends to change this negative image. Encouraging local people to take responsibility for their region. WWF supported the creation of a local environmental conservation institution in 1991 called Sagarmatha Pollution Control committee (SPCC) chaired by the Abbot of Tengboche Monastery in 1991. The initial aim of the SPCC program was to manage waste disposal, along trekking routes and around settlements and camps. SPCC has gathered its activities beyond pollution control, to include community services, environmental awareness, tourism development, and culture preservation. WWF continues working in the Sagarmatha region through SPCC. In 1998 WWF and SPCC, in coordination with SNP and local government agencies, introduced a new government agencies, introduced a new government policy banning bottles in the Sagarmatha National Park. WWF continues to support. SPCC's work with in the national park. Recognizing that conservation is important outside national parks.
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION:
In the late 1980's the Sagarmatha National Park received negative media publicity on solid waste issues in the Khumbu region. Many climbers believed that by following the toilet paper trail anyone could reach the Mount Everest Base Camp. In response the first Everest summiteers, Sir Edmond Hillary stated that Nepal government must restrict Mountaineering for some years to reduce pollution in Everest region. The local community accepted the challenge and organized a clean up campaign in the Everest region with initial funds from the Ministry of Culture Tourism and Civil aviation and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Nepal program formed local organization Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC). The SPCC's original goal was to manage waste disposal along the trekking routes and Himalayan Base camps in the Khumbu region. Since then SPCC has expanded throughout the Khumbu region from dealing with pollution control to include community motivation, environmental conservation and tourism promotions.
Currently SPCC focused on its goal to create a "pollution free Khumbu" SPCC is directing its efforts towards maintaining a sustainable pollution control management system by focusing its program and activities on environment conservation, Community development and tourism promotion with a strong local community participation.
SPCC has successfully reduced the amount of garbage through various garbage management activities in this region. From 1994 to 2003 SPCC disposed 202745 kg of garbage (i.e. 2023.745 tons). SPCC has promoted alternative energy sources such as kerosene and LPG gas as an alternative to firewood energy to reduce pressure on the surrounding alpine and sub-alpine ecosystems. SPCC established a Kerosene depot and LPG gas depot within the Khumbu. A garbage deposit system has been applied to every expedition entering the Khumbu with Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Currently the SPCC is establishing a program to create a garbage management system with all trekking groups within the Trekking Agents Association of Nepal ( TAAN ). Along with the above activities SPCC has created a Khumbu Ice Fall rigging team to prepare the Khumbu icefall route as safe as possible with help from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.
Towards its Sustainability, icefall route usages charge, garbage disposal charge, controlling illegal mountaineers on NMA permit peaks and Everest Surfer Project contribute its financial resources to run its programs. SPCC has no donor organizations supporting its program and activities. To achieve its goal " Pollution free Khumbu" substantial its program and activities is the dire need. SPCC's own effort is nearly rolling to keep its programme and activities in this region, which is the least effort with its financial capacity. But the result and outcome of SPCC's work on Garbage Management is widely visible when you visit/ trek in this region. Its works are recognized by the trekkers, mountaineers, local people and government as well. Major support to SPCC's Action Plan will make huge changes in the control and management of garbage and environment conservation of the region.
Currently SPCC focused on its goal to create a "pollution free Khumbu" SPCC is directing its efforts towards maintaining a sustainable pollution control management system by focusing its program and activities on environment conservation, Community development and tourism promotion with a strong local community participation.
SPCC has successfully reduced the amount of garbage through various garbage management activities in this region. From 1994 to 2003 SPCC disposed 202745 kg of garbage (i.e. 2023.745 tons). SPCC has promoted alternative energy sources such as kerosene and LPG gas as an alternative to firewood energy to reduce pressure on the surrounding alpine and sub-alpine ecosystems. SPCC established a Kerosene depot and LPG gas depot within the Khumbu. A garbage deposit system has been applied to every expedition entering the Khumbu with Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Currently the SPCC is establishing a program to create a garbage management system with all trekking groups within the Trekking Agents Association of Nepal ( TAAN ). Along with the above activities SPCC has created a Khumbu Ice Fall rigging team to prepare the Khumbu icefall route as safe as possible with help from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.
Towards its Sustainability, icefall route usages charge, garbage disposal charge, controlling illegal mountaineers on NMA permit peaks and Everest Surfer Project contribute its financial resources to run its programs. SPCC has no donor organizations supporting its program and activities. To achieve its goal " Pollution free Khumbu" substantial its program and activities is the dire need. SPCC's own effort is nearly rolling to keep its programme and activities in this region, which is the least effort with its financial capacity. But the result and outcome of SPCC's work on Garbage Management is widely visible when you visit/ trek in this region. Its works are recognized by the trekkers, mountaineers, local people and government as well. Major support to SPCC's Action Plan will make huge changes in the control and management of garbage and environment conservation of the region.
Everest / Khumbu Region (7 to 28 days trek)
Mount Everest is standing as a great wall between Nepal and Tibet autonomous region of China has remind a challenge for the centuries for the human beings. Apart from North Pole and South Pole the Mt. Everest is regarded as the "Thirdpole" of the earth. As much the Everest is a challenge in itself as the ridges, columns, hills,terraces, rivers, rivulets, cascades, glaciers, the valleys situated in high and
Namche Bazar
many numer
ous icy peaks of this region and there natural surroundings have turned this place to be the most beautiful in the earth, which is well-known in the world as Khumbu region the name derived from the Khumbu Glacier. This region offers you varieties of trekking exploration, which last from a period of one week to a period of four weeks. It all depends on your wises, interests and the time that you have in your disposal. The destinations of the trekking tour in Khumbu region are Kalapattar, Gokyo and Everest Basecamp, which can be reached with the shortest trekking tour program.
Tengboche Monastry
Mount Everest is standing as a great wall between Nepal and Tibet autonomous region of China has remind a challenge for the centuries for the human beings. Apart from North Pole and South Pole the Mt. Everest is regarded as the "Thirdpole" of the earth. As much the Everest is a challenge in itself as the ridges, columns, hills,terraces, rivers, rivulets, cascades, glaciers, the valleys situated in high and
Namche Bazar
many numer
ous icy peaks of this region and there natural surroundings have turned this place to be the most beautiful in the earth, which is well-known in the world as Khumbu region the name derived from the Khumbu Glacier. This region offers you varieties of trekking exploration, which last from a period of one week to a period of four weeks. It all depends on your wises, interests and the time that you have in your disposal. The destinations of the trekking tour in Khumbu region are Kalapattar, Gokyo and Everest Basecamp, which can be reached with the shortest trekking tour program.Tengboche Monastry
Langtang / Helambu Region(7 to 15 days trek)
Making a trekking tour in Langtang and Helambu region offers a unique possibility to watch the Nepalese Himalaya from west to east in totality. Langtang Himal and its several peaks on the one hand, bewitch the tourist and the fresh water lakes of this region such as Gosainkunda, Saraswatikunda and many other small lakes situated at the height of more than 4300mt. create in tourists a manifold interests
Making a trekking tour in Langtang and Helambu region offers a unique possibility to watch the Nepalese Himalaya from west to east in totality. Langtang Himal and its several peaks on the one hand, bewitch the tourist and the fresh water lakes of this region such as Gosainkunda, Saraswatikunda and many other small lakes situated at the height of more than 4300mt. create in tourists a manifold interests
Dhulikhel
30Kms from Katmandu to the Kodari highway lies Dhulikhel an ancient town famous for its scenic beauty and the traditional life style of its people. From here one can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung in the east to the Himal Chuli to the west.
Langtang Range from Dhulikhel
Daman
Lying at the altitude of 2400m, 80Kms away from Katmandu on the Tribhuvan Highway or Rajpath, is Daman that offers the view of the breathtaking grandeur of the world's highest peak from far west of Dhaulagiri to the east of Mt. Everest.
Dolpo Area (19 to 34 days trek)
This region is considered to be one of the most remote places of the kingdom of Nepal. Abundance of the Himalayan peaks, hidden lands, the village and rural communities, this Trans-Himalayan region is quit peaceful and full of curiosity. Here the meaning of modernity and development has yet to be explored.The biggest national park of Shey Phoksundo spread in an area of 3555 sq.km. is the one of which this region is very much proud. In this national park, the blue sheep, musk deer, ghoral, thar, and very dangerous snow leopards and many other alpine flora and fauna exist in abundance.
Phoksundo Lake
30Kms from Katmandu to the Kodari highway lies Dhulikhel an ancient town famous for its scenic beauty and the traditional life style of its people. From here one can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung in the east to the Himal Chuli to the west.
Langtang Range from Dhulikhel
Daman
Lying at the altitude of 2400m, 80Kms away from Katmandu on the Tribhuvan Highway or Rajpath, is Daman that offers the view of the breathtaking grandeur of the world's highest peak from far west of Dhaulagiri to the east of Mt. Everest.
Dolpo Area (19 to 34 days trek)
This region is considered to be one of the most remote places of the kingdom of Nepal. Abundance of the Himalayan peaks, hidden lands, the village and rural communities, this Trans-Himalayan region is quit peaceful and full of curiosity. Here the meaning of modernity and development has yet to be explored.The biggest national park of Shey Phoksundo spread in an area of 3555 sq.km. is the one of which this region is very much proud. In this national park, the blue sheep, musk deer, ghoral, thar, and very dangerous snow leopards and many other alpine flora and fauna exist in abundance.
Phoksundo Lake
Surrounded all around by the snowy peaks including that of Dhaulagiri (8167mt.) this region has a lake, which is one of the deepest lakes of the world. Spread in an area of 200 sq.km. this Phoksundo lake is surrounded by rocky cliffs and its turquoise fresh water can touch the very depth of human heart wandering all around in search of peace and tranquility. Such natural phenomena of this region are not a story full of exaggeration rather a reality based on a meditative perception. After watching the ancient monasteries of this region that you encounter on the way and the semi-nomadic life style of the populace based on agriculture and animal husbandry you can develop in you perhaps another conviction and interpretation of life and its reality linked with the extremity of the nature and its surroundings. The many rural communities above 4000mt. are unique examples of the human civilization in such a high altitude.
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