Api Nampa Conservation Areaअपि नाम्पा संरक्षण क्षेत्र
Api Nampa Conservation Area is a conservation area in Sudurpashchim, Nepal, covering 1,903 km² from 518 to 7,132 m. Established in 2010, it is known for Snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, Red panda.
Nepal's far-north-western frontier, part of the trans-boundary Kailash Sacred Landscape
Area
1,903 km²
Established
2010
Elevation
518–7,132 m
Sudurpashchim
Managed by
DNPWC
Districts
Darchula
Key species
- Snow leopard
- Himalayan black bear
- Red panda
- Himalayan musk deer
- Himalayan monal
About the area
The Api Nampa Conservation Area, established in 2010, guards Nepal's far-north-western frontier in Darchula district. Its 1,903 km² climb from 518 m to the 7,132 m summit of Mount Api (the neighbouring Nampa peak reaches about 6,757 m), and the area takes its name from those two mountains.
It forms part of the trans-boundary Kailash Sacred Landscape that links protected areas across Nepal, India and Tibet. Snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, red panda and Himalayan musk deer range its slopes, with high-altitude birds such as the Himalayan monal, snowcock and blood pheasant; around 54,358 people live within its boundaries.
Very remote and little visited, Api Nampa is an emerging trekking destination and a node on the wider trans-boundary Kailash pilgrimage and conservation circuit — a corner of Nepal where protection, sacred geography and cross-border cooperation meet.
Where it sits
The highlighted pin is this protected area; the others show Nepal's full network of 20.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Api Nampa Conservation Area?+
Api Nampa Conservation Area covers 1,903 km². It lies in Darchula (Sudurpashchim province).
When was Api Nampa Conservation Area established?+
Api Nampa Conservation Area was established in 2010 as a conservation area.
What type of protected area is Api Nampa Conservation Area?+
Api Nampa Conservation Area is a conservation area, managed by DNPWC.
What animals live in Api Nampa Conservation Area?+
Api Nampa Conservation Area is known for Snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, Red panda, Himalayan musk deer, Himalayan monal. Nepal's far-north-western frontier, part of the trans-boundary Kailash Sacred Landscape.
What is the elevation of Api Nampa Conservation Area?+
Api Nampa Conservation Area ranges from 518 m to 7,132 m above sea level.
Sources & data note
Figures for Api Nampa Conservation Area as documented by the listed sources. Where reputable sources disagree the discrepancy is stated in the establishment note. Map coordinates are an approximate centre point, not a surveyed centroid.