Over 32,000 foreign tourists visited Annapurna region from mid-September to mid-October
Summary
More than 32,000 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area from mid-September to mid-October, making it the busiest month of the current fiscal year for the region. Visitor numbers rose from last year as autumn trekking season drew travelers to popular destinations such as Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk and Tilicho Lake.
Key Points
- 32,963 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area from mid-September to mid-October, according to ACAP.
- Arrivals were up by 2,416 from the same period last year, when 30,547 tourists visited the region.
- ACAP says tourist traffic peaks in autumn, especially between Dashain and Tihar, when weather is ideal for high-altitude trekking.
- Popular destinations this season include Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Upper Mustang and Ghorepani.
