Tourist activity increases in Kanchenjunga region
Summary
Tourist arrivals are rising in Nepal’s Kanchenjunga region this trekking season, with hotels, lodges and guide services seeing more activity. Local entrepreneurs say the increase is creating income opportunities, though weather and infrastructure gaps continue to limit growth.
Key Points
- Tourist activity has increased in the Kanchenjunga region of Taplejung during the current trekking season, with around 170 foreign visitors recorded by Monday.
- Local businesses say domestic tourist arrivals are also higher, boosting demand for hotels, lodges, restaurants, guides and porters.
- Visitors are coming mainly from France, Australia, Germany and the United States, while Nepali tourists often travel during Dashain and Tihar.
- Adverse weather and limited trekking infrastructure remain major challenges, and locals are calling for better trails, signposts, safety facilities and rescue services.
