Mustang sees drop in tourist arrivals after Bhotekoshi floods
Summary
Tourist arrivals in Mustang have fallen sharply after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods disrupted roads and travel routes. The district saw a 47.78 percent drop in arrivals in Bhadra, with domestic and SAARC tourists both declining significantly.
Key Points
- Mustang saw a sharp slowdown in tourism after the August 26 floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system.
- The district recorded 31,989 tourists in Bhadra, down 47.78 percent from the same period last year.
- Blocked roads along the Kaligandaki Corridor and river erosion have worsened the decline in arrivals.
- Domestic tourist arrivals fell by 46.16 percent and SAARC arrivals by 52.05 percent, while foreign arrivals from other countries increased.
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