Annapurna region records 200,000 foreign tourists

The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recorded 299,831 foreign arrivals in 2025, a sharp recovery from 16,105 in 2021. Of these, 177,628 were from South Asia and 122,203 from other countries. Key attractions include Annapurna Base Camp, Tilicho Lake, and Upper Mustang. ACAP Chief Dr. Rabin Kadariya credited trekking infrastructure spanning 7,600 sq km for the growth. Over 25 years, 2.6 million foreign tourists have visited the region.