KATHMANDU, JANUARY 8
More than 10,000 foreign tourists visited the Manaslu region of Gorkha district in 2024.
According to Bhuwan Raj Ojha, Conservation Officer of the Manaslu Conservation Area Project Office, a total of 10,605 foreign visitors explored the area over the year.
The number of tourists increased by 1,428 compared to the previous year, which saw 9,177 visitors. Ojha highlighted that tourists from non-SAARC nations constituted the majority of visitors.
France topped the list with 1,335 tourists, followed by Germany with 1,881, the United States with 796, and India with 159. Tourists from countries such as the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, and China also visited the region.
Visitors to the Manaslu area enjoyed its stunning natural beauty, including attractions such as Kulchhuman (Kal) Lake, Manaslu Peak, Birendra Lake, Shringi Mountain, and Rajen Monastery.