Api Nampa Conservation Area

The Api-Nampa Conservation Area is a protected area in the western Nepal that was established in 2010. It has an area of 1,903 km² (735 sq mi).^[1] It ranges in elevation from 518 to 7,132 m (1,699 to 23,399 ft) at the Himalayan peak Api and is part of the Kailash Sacred Landscape.^[2]

Api Nampa Conservation Area
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location	Nepal
Coordinates	29.875°N 80.766°E / 29.875; 80.766
Area	1,903 km2 (735 sq mi)
Established	2010
Governing body	Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Named after the two peaks Api and Nampa, it was established to conserve the unique biodiversity and cultural heritage of the area.^[1] It is inhabited by 54,358 people living in 8966 households.^[3]

A grasslands plateau is at the center of the area. It is intermixed with various forest types.^[4]

Fauna

Mammalian species include snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, red panda, common langur, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan musk deer, goral and serow. Birds include Himalayan monal, snowcock and blood pheasant.^[1]