Visitors on rise at Muktinath
Summary
Visitor numbers at Muktinath Temple have surged after Dashain, with 12,130 devotees arriving in three days as road access to Mustang improves. Hotels along the Beni-Jomsom route are nearing capacity and demand for local products such as apples, brandy, and wine has risen.
Key Points
- 12,130 devotees visited Muktinath between Thursday and Saturday after Dashain, according to Mustang police.
- The Beni-Jomsom road had remained closed for two weeks after floods and landslides, limiting tourist arrivals during Shorshraddha.
- Hotels along the Beni-Jomsom road are nearing capacity as visitor traffic increases in Mustang.
- Higher tourist arrivals have also boosted demand for local agricultural products, including apples, apple brandy, and wine.
