More trekkers make to Annapurna trekking route

Lamjung, Sept. 20: The arrival of trekkers along the Annapurna trekking route has increased with the beginning of the tourist season.

The Annapurna trekking route, the most attractive trekking route after Khumbu trekking route in the country, has received more than 150 tourists daily. Chief of the Dharapani-based Tourist Information Centre at Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in Manang district Bhupendra Gurung confirmed that the number of trekkers has reached 150 every day after the beginning of the tourist season.

The hoteliers along the route have also witnessed better economic activities, thanks to higher occupancy. According to Gurung, 12,355 tourists visited the trekking route so far from the beginning of the year 2024 against the number of 10,897 during the same period last year.

He said that the number of French nationals visiting there is the highest followed by Israel, Germany and India. Enjoying the pristine views of the Himalayas and hilly regions, the trekkers visit Mustang to Pokhara by crossing Thorang La pass.