Adverse weather forces foreign tourists to cut short Manang trek
Summary
Persistent rainfall has forced foreign tourists on the Annapurna Circuit Trek to cut short their journeys and return from Manang to Lamjung. About 246 tourists turned back in the past week as worsening weather raised risks on the Thorangla Pass route.
Key Points
- Persistent rainfall and adverse weather have disrupted trekking on the Annapurna Circuit Trail.
- Foreign tourists crossing from Manang toward Mustang, Pokhara and other destinations have started returning midway to Lamjung.
- ACAP says 246 foreign tourists returned from Manang to Lamjung in the past week, including 151 men and 95 women.
- Tourist movement on the route has fallen sharply, with only one or two travelers now heading toward Manang each day.
