Annapurna Conservation Area earns record Rs 678 million from foreign tourists
Summary
Annapurna Conservation Area earned a record Rs 677.59 million in entry fees from foreign tourists in the last fiscal year, with visitor numbers reaching 508,476. Restricted-area permits for Upper Mustang and Nar Phu also brought in an additional Rs 216.997 million in fees.
Key Points
- Annapurna Conservation Area collected Rs 677.59 million in entry fees from 508,476 foreign tourists in the last fiscal year.
- Indian tourists made up the largest share of visitors, with 375,797 arrivals.
- Restricted-area permits for Upper Mustang and Nar Phu generated an additional Rs 216.997 million for the federal government.
- ACAP said the revenue is used for conservation work and tourism promotion programmes.
