Upper Mustang recorded a drop in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, welcoming 3,872 visitors compared to 4,093 in 2024. The decline is largely attributed to security concerns following Gen Z protests and a jail break in October. French tourists remained the largest group, though their numbers also fell year-on-year. October and April continue to be peak seasons for visitors exploring Lo Manthang, monasteries, caves, and traditional villages. While ACAP Lo Manthang has installed new signboards to assist travelers, local entrepreneurs are calling for reduced fees and longer stay allowances to revive tourism. Upper Mustang has been open to foreign visitors since 1992.
