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Footfalls up by 55 percent in Mustang

The number of tourists, domestic and foreign, visiting Mustang has increased significantly thanks to the completion of the national pride project, the Beni-Jomsom-Korala roadway.
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MUSTANG, July 18: The number of tourists, domestic and foreign, visiting Mustang has increased significantly thanks to the completion of the national pride project, the Beni-Jomsom-Korala roadway.



Information Officer at District Police Office, Mustang, Bishal Adhikari, shared that the last fiscal year (FY) 2024/25 recorded the tourists' arrival at 705 thousand tourists, which is up by 55 percent compared to the previous FY, 2023/24.


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Many say that the historic, religious, cultural, and biodiversity are key attractions in the Mustang district. The Muktinath Temple, Kagbeni Dham, and Damodar Kunda are important religious sites here.


In addition to the shrines for Hindu people, there are also monasteries for Buddhist followers. The Durbar Square of Mustang, the cultural hub, the Kaligandaki corridor, and Taltalaiya are other tourist destinations.

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