Tourist traffic on Annapurna trail picking up

Lamjung Oct 12: The number of visitors to the Annapurna circuit, which had been impacted by floods and landslides, is on the rise. The heavy rain and snow that fell between September 24 and 27 had caused a significant drop in tourist numbers due to blocked roads and paths. 

Bhupendra Gurung, who oversees the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Tourist Check and Information Centre in Dharapani, shared that they are now seeing about 150 to 200 tourists arriving each day. He noted that clearing the snow from the footpath to Thorangla Pass, which stands at 5,416 meters, has made it much easier for travelers heading to Mustang from Manang.