Tourism rebounds in Mustang with more than 51,000 visitors in last 20 days

KATHMANDU: Mustang has received more than 51,000 domestic and international tourists during the first 20 days of Kartik, signalling a strong recovery in the district’s tourism sector following months of disruption caused by natural disasters.

According to Santosh Basyal, information officer at the District Police Office, Mustang, a total of 51,123 tourists visited the district during the period. The visitors included 41,191 domestic tourists, 8,549 tourists from SAARC countries and 1,383 from other international destinations.

Basyal said tourist arrivals have increased significantly and expressed hope that the positive trend would continue throughout the winter, provided weather conditions remain favorable.