Annapurna Circuit trail sees over 6,000 foreign tourists

MANANG: More than 6,000 foreign tourists, mostly Europeans, have visited Manang district since the beginning of the current fiscal year 2021/22. The Annapurna Circuit trail which is one of the major tourist attractions has welcomed 6,584 European tourists. Among them, French tourists constituted the biggest number (801) followed by German (699). Similarly, tourists from other countries such as Israel, the UK and India among others have also come to the mountainous district, according to Lekhnath Gautam, Chief of Annapurna Conservation Area, Manang. As many as 2,382 foreign tourists arrived in April and 1,231 in March, informed Gautam. Annapurna trail is popular among the foreigners as it includes sub-tropical forests, various famous trekking routes such as Thorang La Pass, Larkya La Pass and places such as Tilicho Lake, the highest altitude freshwater lake in the world and the holiest shrine Muktinath Temple, and high mountains. Around 77 foreign tourists on average are recorded setting their feet on Annapurna trail on a daily basis since the outset of tourist season this spring. Lately, domestic tourists are also seen on Annapurna trail which is recognised as one of the top 10 most incredible travel experiences in the world by Lonely Planet for 2021. By RSS READ ALSO:

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