Annapurna Conservation Area welcomes 32,963 foreign tourists in Asoj

A total of 32,963 foreign tourists entered the Annapurna Conservation Area in the month of Asoj, which spans from mid-September to mid-October. According to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project office, which monitors and keeps records of international travelers on regional walking routes, the figures include visitors from various parts of the globe. Among the total arrivals recorded during the month, 12,645 individuals originated from South Asian countries, while 20,318 travelers came from other international locations. Rabin Kadariya, chief of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, stated that arrivals grew by 2,416 visitors when compared with the same month last year, which saw 30,547 foreign travelers. During this seasonal period, visitor activity rises noticeably across prominent locations along the Annapurna Circuit and surrounding paths. Key destinations experiencing this influx include Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake situated in Manang, Thorong La Pass, Upper Mustang, and Ghorepani located within Myagdi.