20,267 visitors visited Manang in last FY

PKHARA, July 24:The number of foreign visitors in the Himalayan district of Manang grew in fiscal year 2022/23. Last year, there were 20,267 visitors to Manang.

According to Lekhnath Gautam, the head of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Manang, the number of foreign visitors visiting the district has increased due to the Annapurna Trail, which ranks 10th in the world.

According to him, 843 visitors from SAARC nations and 19 thousand 424 visitors from other countries entered the country in fiscal year 2022/23.

According to Gautam, the majority of visitors who visit Nepal arrive in Manang. He stated that 12,779 males, 7,485 women, and three additional visitors visited Manang. He stated that the Annapurna trail is considered dangerous.

Because Manang is rich in natural beauty, travelers who come here can see the mountain range and the snow lake up close, according to Gautam, the head of ACAP. He also says that the environment, costumes, culture, and hospitality will draw visitors here.

Tourists follow this route from Lamjung's headquarter Besisahar to Muktinath, passing through Manang Lake, Dharapani, Chame headquarter, Upper Manang, Pisang, Humde, Bhraka, Manangaon, Khangsar, Thorangla Bhanjyang, and Thorangla pass.

Although the travel to Thorangla pass takes 21 days, local said that the motorway has shortened the journey. This trail can now be finished in 12 days. The trail concludes at Kaski's new bridge.