Annapurna Circuit sees trekking arrivals rebound after floods
Summary
Foreign trekkers are returning to the Annapurna Circuit as weather improves and damaged trails and roads are repaired after floods and landslides disrupted the route. Visitor arrivals in Manang have rebounded sharply during the Dashain holiday, with officials reporting record check-ins at Dharapani.
Key Points
- Foreign trekkers have started returning to the Annapurna Circuit after floods, landslides and snowfall disrupted access for nearly three weeks.
- The Dharapani checkpost recorded record arrivals on October 13, while Dashain visitors totalled 5,384 between October 11 and 25, up from 4,615 last year.
- ACAP officials said trekkers were diverted from the blocked Manaslu route, while repairs, snow clearance and temporary bridge work improved access to Upper Manang.
- The Annapurna Circuit remains a major draw for foreign trekkers despite shorter journeys caused by expanded road access.
