Manang. The attraction of Indian tourists to Annapurna trekking route and Manang is increasing. Till October 2026, 5,049 Indian tourists have visited.

Dhak Bahadur Bhujel, chief of Annapurna Conservation Project Unit, Manang, said that a total of 30,662 foreign tourists visited Manang till October. According to him, 19,140 men, 11,512 women and 10 other tourists visited Manang.

According to the project, 5,049 tourists from India, 2,768 from Israel, 1,948 from Germany, 1,899 tourists from China and 1,034 from France visited Manang.

“Till October, citizens of 119 countries have visited various places of Manang. “A total of 5,090 tourists from SAARC countries and 25,572 tourists from other countries have visited the beauty of Manang,” Bhujel said. ’

He said that due to the impact of the Arnab cyclone, a significant number of tourists have come even when there is snowfall in the mountainous region. “They have come to visit the beauty and natural and cultural areas of Manang even in the face of risk. “After the risk has reduced, tourists have now reached their destinations. ’

Tourists flock to the Thorang-La Bhanjyang (pass) on the border of Manang and Mustang along the Annapurna trekking route, to climb the Tilicho lake and to climb Himlung and Manaslu peak.

Tourists come to see the scenery of the mountains, hills, culture, customs and natural beauty of the people of Manang. Also, tourists reach Pokhara from Manang through the Annapurna Trekking Route, which is one of the 10th most risky trekking routes in the world.

The journey starts from Manange Chautara in Besisahar Municipality-7, Lamjung. The Annapurna trekking route connects Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, Myagdi and Kaski districts. Tourists come from Kathmandu to Besisahar by vehicle. Lately, people have been able to reach Chame and Khangsar by vehicles. Only then does the trekking begin.