Annapurna Conservation Area/File photo
POKHARA: A total of 41,758 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area in October, an increase of 4,682 compared to the same month last year.
According to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), 37,076 foreign tourists visited the region in October last year. October and November are considered the peak tourist season, attracting a large number of visitors.
Dr. Rabin Kadariya, head of ACAP, said that of the total visitors recorded in October, 19,020 were from South Asian countries, while the remaining tourists came from other parts of the world.
According to Kadariya, the highest monthly tourist arrival recorded so far in 2026 was 108,703, while January saw the lowest number, with 20,063 visitors. He noted that tourist arrivals generally increase during October and November because of favourable conditions for trekking.
The project office maintains records of foreign tourists visiting the Annapurna Circuit and other areas within the conservation region.
Meanwhile, thousands of domestic tourists also visit the Annapurna region every year, many of them travelling by road. The region has become a popular destination for both domestic and international trekking enthusiasts.
Popular destinations within the conservation area include Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake in Manang, Thorong La Pass, Upper Mustang and Ghorepani in Myagdi.
Covering an area of approximately 7,600 square kilometres, the Annapurna Conservation Area attracts visitors with its natural beauty, rich biodiversity, mountain communities and diverse cultural heritage.
The region offers short-, medium- and long-distance trekking opportunities, with access routes from Kaski, Lamjung, Manang and Myagdi districts.
The conservation area encompasses 87 wards across 15 local levels in Kaski, Lamjung, Manang, Myagdi and Mustang districts.
Publish Date : 15 November 2026 16:30 PM
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