Korala border crossing sees post-Dashain tourist boom
Summary
The Korala Border Crossing between Nepal and China has seen a surge in domestic tourists after Dashain, with thousands visiting for sightseeing despite restrictions on foreign tourists.
Key Points
- Korala Border Crossing is increasingly developing as a tourist destination with rising domestic visitors.
- Post-Dashain festival, over 6,000 domestic tourists and several hundred foreign tourists visited Mustang, with many going to Korala.
- Foreign tourists are restricted from proceeding past the Armed Police Force checkpoint at Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang.
- Tourists face challenges due to high altitude and cold conditions at Korala, leading to specific daily entry and exit times.
- Local traders near Korala benefit as Nepali tourists buy Chinese goods as souvenirs during visits.
