Over 108,000 Foreign Tourists Visit Mustang in First Nine Months of 2025

Mustang, a district renowned for its religious and natural attractions, welcomed 108,686 foreign tourists from January to September 28, 2025, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

During the same period last year, 102,894 foreign visitors toured Mustang, reflecting a 5.32 percent increase this year, ACAP reported.

In 2024, a total of 135,719 foreign tourists visited Mustang. To match that figure in 2025, the district would need an additional 27,033 visitors by year’s end.

However, Rajesh Gupta, head of the ACAP Jomsom office, said adverse weather and disruptions caused by the recent Gen Z protests have dampened arrivals during what is normally the peak tourist season. In September 2024 alone, Mustang recorded 11,785 foreign visitors, he noted.

ACAP attributes Mustang’s appeal to its unique landscapes, ancient monasteries, traditional stupas, and panoramic Himalayan views. Key attractions include the historic Lo Manthang Palace in Upper Mustang, Chhoser Cave, the sacred Muktinath Temple, and Dhumba Lake, among other cultural and natural landmarks. -- RSS