Manaslu, which is a restricted area, has seen the highest number of tourists since it was opened to tourists
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In 2024, 10,605 foreign tourists visited Manaslu region. The Manaslu Conservation Area (MCAP) said that the number of foreigners visiting the Manaslu area this year has increased compared to the previous year.
Manaslu, which is a restricted area, was opened for visits by the government only since 1995. But since then tourists are increasing every year.
In the first year, 344 tourists came to Manaslu area. According to MCAP, 10,600 tourists visited Manaslu in 2024, the highest since 1995. In 2023, 9 thousand 177 tourists reached Manaslu region. Santosh Sherchan, head of MCAP, said that there was a surge in Manaslu visits last March, Baisakh, August and October.
He says that the tourism sector slowed down by Corona has returned to the rhythm. During Corona, only 374 people visited Manaslu area in 2020. According to Sherchan, 925 foreign tourists visited the Manaslu area in 2021 and 6122 in 2022.
There was an increase in the number of tourists in Manaslu area in October and October. In October 2 thousand 412 and in October 3 thousand 303 tourists reached Manaslu region. It is mentioned in the data of MCAP that 1 thousand 811 tourists visited Manaslu region in March and 1 thousand 132 tourists in May.
March, April and May and October and November are considered the best times to visit Manaslu Conservation Area. "Manaslu area is an attractive destination for trekking, even though the road network is not extended, tourists choose Manaslu for trekking, it has become a suitable destination for tourists who come for trekking," he said. Manaslu region is preferred by adventure trekkers and nature lovers.
Manaslu region is a beautiful place in terms of biological diversity and natural landscape, Sherchan says that the number of tourists is increasing every year. Tourists who come here visit Chum and Nubri Valley region and go to Larke Pass.
He said that there has been an increase in the number of Nepalese tourists visiting the Manaslu region recently. MCAP keeps records of foreign tourists only. Geographical location of the northern region, snow ranges, cultural monasteries and monasteries are also popular among tourists.
