KATHMANDU, Nov. 15: A total of 41,758 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area in October, an increase of 4,682 compared to the same month last year.
In October 2025, a total of 37,076 tourists visited the Annapurna region. Rabin Kadariya, chief of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), said tourist arrivals tend to rise in October as it falls within the peak tourist season.
Of the 41,758 tourists who visited the region during the month, 19,207 were from South Asian countries, while the remainder came from other parts of the world. According to Kadariya, the highest number of tourist arrivals since the beginning of 2026 was recorded in July, when 108,703 visitors entered the region.
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Indian tourists accounted for the largest share of visitors during the period. Kadariya added that the lowest number of arrivals during the first ten months of the year was recorded in January, with 20,063 tourists.
"Since October and November constitute the peak tourist season, the number of visitors typically rises during this period," he said. The ACAP office maintains statistics exclusively on foreign tourists visiting the Annapurna Circuit trekking route.
Meanwhile, a large number of domestic tourists also visit the Annapurna region annually, travelling by road. The region remains a popular destination for tourists interested in trekking.
Domestic and international tourists frequently visit various destinations within the conservation area, including Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk, Tilicho Lake in Manang, Thorong La Pass, Upper Mustang and Ghorepani in Myagdi.
Covering an area of 7,600 square kilometres, the Annapurna Conservation Area is a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty, biodiversity, Himalayan lifestyle and cultural heritage.
The Annapurna region offers short-, medium- and long-distance trekking opportunities along various routes passing through Kaski, Lamjung, Manang and Myagdi. The conservation area encompasses 87 wards across 15 local levels in Kaski, Lamjung, Manang, Myagdi and Mustang districts.
