Tourist arrival on Annapurna Circuit pick up after weather disruptions
Summary
Tourist arrivals on the Annapurna Circuit are recovering after floods, landslides and snowfall disrupted travel and cut visitor numbers sharply. The route now sees around 150 to 200 tourists a day as trail conditions improve.
Key Points
- Tourist arrivals on the Annapurna Circuit have begun to pick up after severe weather disrupted travel.
- The ACAP Tourist Check and Information Centre in Dharapani is now receiving around 150 to 200 tourists daily.
- Heavy rain and snowfall between September 24 and 27, followed by more adverse weather from October 8 to 11, caused visitor numbers to drop to as low as one or two a day.
- The route from Besisahar through Manang and Thorong La Pass to Mustang is expected to see more visitors as conditions improve.
