Flora, Fauna and Wildlife of Annapurna: What You'll See

The Annapurna Conservation Area is a biodiversity hotspot. Here's what's out there.

Flora

1,200+ flowering plants, vast rhododendron forests (Nepal's national flower) that blaze red each spring.

Fauna

• Red panda (higher forests)
• Snow leopard (rare, remote)
• Himalayan tahr, musk deer
• 450+ bird species

Keep distance, never feed, and let the trail's quiet do the work. More in our Ultimate Annapurna Trek Guide (Flora & Fauna).

—Enticing Himalayas