Annapurna Circuit sees tourist recovery after weather disruption
Summary
Tourist arrivals on the Annapurna Circuit are recovering after heavy snowfall, floods and landslides disrupted travel along the route. Around 150 to 200 visitors are now arriving daily at Dharapani, up from just one or two a day during the worst of the disruption.
Key Points
- Trails to Thorong La Pass reopened after snow was cleared, improving access for trekkers between Manang and Mustang.
- Tourist arrivals in Dharapani fell to one or two per day between October 8 and 11 after severe weather blocked roads and trekking routes.
- The tourist centre recorded 1,447 visitors from October 4 to 11, with the largest numbers coming from Israel, Australia, Germany, Spain and Britain.
- Tourism entrepreneurs expect the rebound in arrivals to help local communities and the regional economy.
