Over 51,000 foreign tourists visit Mustang in four months

MUSTANG, May 4: A total of 51,000 foreign tourists visited Mustang during the first four months of 2025. The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in Jomsom reported that a total of 51,896 tourists traveled to Mustang from January 1 to the end of April 2025.

Rajesh Gupta, the Chief of ACAP Jomsom, shared that the number of foreign tourists visiting Mustang has been rising unexpectedly. Among the 51,896 foreign tourists, 43,151 were from SAARC countries, and 8,745 came from other nations. Between January and April 2025, 83% of the tourists were from SAARC countries, and 17% were from different countries.

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In January 2025, Mustang welcomed 4,346 foreign tourists, followed by 5,330 in February, 19,095 in March, and 23,152 in April. Comparing the data from January to April 2024, the number of foreign tourists increased by 36.66 percent in the same period of 2025. During the first four months of 2024, 37,974 foreign tourists visited Mustang, while 51,896 visited during the same period in 2025.

Hotel owner Suraj Gurung in Muktinath pointed out that many foreign tourists visit Mustang to experience its rich historical, religious, cultural, and social heritage. A significant number of these tourists are from India, with many visiting Muktinath, a shared religious pilgrimage site that attracts both Hindu and Buddhist followers from various regions of India.

Besides the Muktinath Temple, tourists also explore other destinations in Upper Mustang, including Korlanaka, Choser Cave, Lo Manthang Palace, Nifuk Gumba, Loghekar Gumba, Charang Gumba, Luri Gumba, Damodar Kunda, Chhusi Cave, Mustang Gate, Nunn Khani, Kagbeni Dham, Dhumba Taal, Jomsom Bazaar, Marpha Village, Sekung Taal, and Titi Taal. As a result, Mustang has become a sought-after destination for both domestic and international tourists.