Annapurna region welcomes nearly 33,000 foreign tourists in Ashoj
Summary
The Annapurna region recorded 32,963 foreign tourist arrivals in Ashoj, up by 2,416 from the same period last year. ACAP says favorable weather and peak trekking season are driving strong visitor numbers across popular routes and destinations.
Key Points
- The Annapurna Conservation Area Project recorded 32,963 foreign tourist arrivals in Ashoj, the highest so far in the current fiscal year.
- The figure is 2,416 higher than the same period last year, with 12,645 visitors from South Asia and 20,318 from other countries.
- ACAP chief Dr Rabin Kadariya said Ashoj and Kartik are peak trekking months, boosted by favorable weather and trail conditions.
- Popular destinations in the region include Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Upper Mustang, and Ghorepani.
