Millions in revenue collected from tourists visiting restricted areas
Summary
Millions of rupees in revenue are being collected annually from foreign tourists visiting restricted areas of the Annapurna Conservation Area, including Upper Mustang and Nar-Phu. The project recorded its highest-ever entry-fee revenue last fiscal year as foreign arrivals hit a record 508,476.
Key Points
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project collected Rs 216.9975 million in entry fees from restricted-area tourists last fiscal year.
- Foreign nationals visiting Upper Mustang and Nar-Phu pay special permit fees, with revenue flowing to the federal government through the immigration office.
- The conservation area saw a record 508,476 foreign tourists last fiscal year, generating its highest-ever revenue from entry fees.
- Entry-fee revenue is used for conservation activities and tourism promotion programmes.
