772 foreign tourists enter Mustang via Thorong La Pass in two weeks
Summary
772 foreign tourists entered Mustang via Thorong La Pass in the past two weeks after heavy snowfall and rain cleared from the Annapurna Circuit trail. The route has reopened, drawing visitors from SAARC and other countries during the autumn trekking season.
Key Points
- 772 foreign tourists entered Mustang via Thorong La Pass over the past two weeks.
- ACAP says 43 tourists came from SAARC countries and 729 from other countries.
- The trail was blocked by heavy rain and snowfall on September 26 before being cleared.
- The Annapurna Circuit route attracts trekkers in two main seasons, especially in May-July and again in October-November.
