Annapurna Conservation Area Sees Record Foreign Tourist Influx
Summary
The Annapurna Conservation Area witnessed a record influx of over 508,000 foreign tourists last fiscal year, doubling numbers from previous years driven by increased visitors from India and South Asia.
Key Points
- Over 508,476 foreign tourists from 169 countries visited the Annapurna Conservation Area last fiscal year.
- Indian tourists were the highest in number at 375,797, followed by tourists from China and the USA.
- Tourist arrivals doubled compared to fiscal year 2081-82 when 278,113 people visited the region.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project's Chief Dr. Rabin Kadaria highlighted the increase due to destination promotion, better transportation, and social media publicity.
