Over 12,000 visit Muktinath in three days after Dashain
Summary
More than 12,000 devotees visited Muktinath in three days after Dashain, as travel to Mustang rebounded following floods and landslides. Hotels, lodges and local sellers of apples, apple brandy and wine are seeing stronger demand.
Key Points
- More than 12,000 devotees visited Muktinath Temple between Thursday and Saturday after Dashain.
- Visitor numbers recovered after floods and landslides had disrupted travel to Mustang for two weeks.
- Hotels, lodges and local businesses are benefiting from the surge in pilgrims and tourists.
- Demand has also increased for Mustang apples, apple brandy and wine.
