The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) has witnessed an exceptional rise in tourism this year, welcoming 273,646 foreign trekkers between January and November. This exceeds the total 2024 figure of 244,045, marking an increase of over 29,000 visitors within just 11 months. According to Dhaka Bahadur Bhujel, Chief of the ACAP Manang Conservation Office, 2025 has become a notable year for tourism revival after the pandemic. Of the total arrivals, 115,555 were from SAARC nations, while 158,091 came from other countries. April was the busiest month, drawing 44,763 tourists. In November alone, Manang saw 6,703 international visitors.
