MUSTANG: A total of 108,686 foreign tourists visited the religious and tourism-rich district of Mustang between January and September 28, 2025, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).
This marks a 5.32% increase compared to the same period last year, when 102,894 foreign tourists were recorded.
In 2024, a total of 135,719 foreign tourists visited Mustang throughout the year. To maintain a similar annual growth rate in 2025, an additional 27,033 foreign tourists—a 19.91% increase—would be needed by the end of December.
Despite being a favorable tourist season, fewer tourists visited Mustang in recent weeks due to adverse weather conditions and the youth-led protests, said Rajesh Gupta, head of the ACAP office in Jomsom. In September 2025 alone, 11,785 foreign tourists visited the district.
Mustang continues to attract visitors drawn to its unique landscape, ancient monasteries, man-made chortens, and picturesque mountain ranges, all located within the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Notable attractions in Upper Mustang include the historical Lomanthang Palace, Chosher Cave, Muktinath Temple, Dhumba Lake, and various other significant cultural and religious sites.
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