Mustang Sees 77.62% Tourist Increase in First 10 Months of 2026
Summary
Mustang received 285,616 foreign tourists in the first ten months of 2026, up 77.62% from the same period last year. The surge was driven mainly by a sharp rise in visitors from SAARC countries, especially India, while arrivals from other nations fell slightly.
Key Points
- Mustang district welcomed 285,616 foreign tourists from January to October 2026.
- Tourist arrivals rose 77.62% compared with 2025, with SAARC visitors increasing sharply by 97%.
- Arrivals from other countries fell by 16.5% in the same period, even though ACAP expects total 2026 visits to exceed last year.
- ACAP links the growth to Indian pilgrims visiting Muktinath Temple and trekking traffic via Thorongla Pass.
