KATHMANDU, JULY 16
Mustang district welcomed a total of 427,000 tourists in the fiscal year 2023/24, entering through the Beni-Jomsom road. This marks an increase of 47,504 tourists compared to the previous fiscal year 2022/23.
The Ghasa Police Post, which tracks the entry of tourists and vehicles into Mustang via land routes, reported that 427,271 tourists arrived in 74,374 vehicles over the past year.
Among them, 318,814 were domestic tourists, 99,276 were from SAARC countries, and 9,171 were from other countries.
In the fiscal year 2022/23, Mustang saw a total of 379,767 tourists-303,800 domestic and 75,967 foreign.
Mustang's attractions include mountains, lakes, monasteries, the Muktinath Temple, caves, and the region's unique culture and lifestyle. Key destinations within Mustang include Muktinath, Jomsom, Kagbeni, Lomanthang, Marpha, Thini, and Dhumba Lake.
