Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

300,000 tourists visit Annapurna region



GANDAKI: A total of 299,831 foreign tourists have visited the Annapurna region in 2025. Of them, 177,628 tourists were from South Asian countries, while 122,203 were from other parts of the world, Rabin Kadariya, head of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), said.

The number of visitors has increased compared to previous years. While 244,455 tourists visited the region in 2024, only 181,000 tourists had visited in 2019.

The Annapurna trekking circuit includes Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Upper Mustang, the Muktinath area, Ghodepani in Myagdi, and other destinations.

Publish Date : 02 January 2026 21:17 PM

President Paudel urges public to ensure successful HoR election

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on all citizens

WHO donates two medical gas analyzers to strengthen oxygen quality in Nepal

KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two

Air pollution in Kathmandu valley reaches unhealthy level

KATHMANDU: Air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has risen sharply,

Ballot paper printing completed for HoR election

BHAKTAPUR: Printing of all ballot papers required for the upcoming

KP Oli to unveil election commitment letter in Jhapa-5 today

KATHMANDU: Chair of the CPN-UML and candidate from Jhapa-5, KP