Tourist arrivals in Mustang plunge 41.5 percent
Summary
Tourist arrivals in Mustang fell 41.52 percent in the first three months of the fiscal year as floods, heavy rainfall and prolonged road closures disrupted access to the district. The decline hit the autumn peak season hard, with the Beni-Jomsom road remaining blocked for more than two weeks after weather-related damage.
Key Points
- Tourist arrivals in Mustang dropped to 69,403 from 118,685 in the same period last year, a 41.52 percent decline.
- Floods, heavy rainfall and damage to the Beni-Jomsom road severely disrupted access to the Himalayan district.
- The road was blocked for more than two weeks after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood and heavy rainfall on September 27.
- Hotel operators say visitor numbers have not recovered and fear further losses for Mustang’s tourism sector.
