Annapurna region records 33,000 foreign tourists in a month
Summary
The Annapurna Conservation Area recorded 32,963 foreign tourists in Ashoj, up by 2,416 from the same period last year. ACAP says the surge reflects the peak trekking season between Dashain and Tihar, with Annapurna Circuit destinations drawing visitors from South Asia and beyond.
Key Points
- 32,963 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area in Ashoj, the highest monthly total of the current fiscal year.
- The figure was 2,416 higher than the same month last year, when 30,547 tourists visited.
- ACAP says Ashoj and Kartik are the main trekking seasons, and visitor numbers rise between Dashain and Tihar.
- The Annapurna Circuit Trek includes destinations such as Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Peak, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake, Thorangla Pass, Upper Mustang and Ghodepani.
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