Annapurna region records 33,000 foreign tourists in a month
Summary
The Annapurna Conservation Area received 32,963 foreign tourists in Ashoj, with arrivals rising by 2,416 from the same period last year. Officials said the peak trekking season and the region’s natural and cultural attractions are driving the increase.
Key Points
- The Annapurna Conservation Area recorded 32,963 foreign tourists in Ashoj, including 12,645 from South Asia and 20,318 from other countries.
- Arrivals were 2,416 higher than in the same period last year, when 30,547 tourists visited the area.
- ACAP said Ashoj and Kartik are major tourist seasons, and the trekking-friendly weather boosts visitor numbers.
- Popular destinations in the region include Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass and Upper Mustang.
