Annapurna area known for its tremendous beauty and culture is a land of extremes - high mountains and equally deep valleys. People from diverse backgrounds have made this region their home. The steep terraces, soaring peaks and barren plateaus bear witness to different cultures. Nepal's largest conservation area, Annapurna covers an area of 7600 sq. kms and it provides an excellent habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals reflect the land's biological diversity. With over thousands of tourist visiting this area, this most popular trekking destination was converted into a sanctuary to protect the environmentally sensitive region.