Lamjung: The arrival of trekkers along the Annapurna trekking route has increased with the beginning of the tourist season.
The Annapurna trekking route, the most attractive trekking route after Khumbu trekking route in the country, has received more than 150 tourists daily.
Bhupendra Gurung, chief of the Dharapani-based Tourist Information Centre at Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in Manang district, confirmed that the number of trekkers has reached 150 every day since the beginning of the tourist season.
The hoteliers along the route have also witnessed better economic activities, thanks to higher occupancy.
According to Gurung, 12,355 tourists visited the trekking route in the first half of 2024, compared to 10,897 during the same period last year.
He said that the number of French nationals visiting there is the highest followed by Israel, Germany, and India.
Enjoying the pristine views of the Himalayas and hilly regions, the trekkers visit Mustang to Pokhara by crossing Thorang La pass.
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