Summary:
Manaslu region in northern Gorkha saw a record 12,512 foreign tourist arrivals in the fiscal year 2024-25, up from 9,783 in 2023-24, according to the Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP). This sharp rise follows recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourists from France and Germany led the numbers, with 1,407 French and 1,130 German visitors. Other frequent visitors came from the Netherlands, Israel, Australia, Spain, Canada, Poland, and Italy. Peak trekking seasons are March-May and September-November. Improvements in trekking trails, especially in the Chaurikharka section of Chum Valley, and installation of 35 signposts and 16 trail markers have made travel safer and easier. Further upgrades are planned for Chum and Nubri valleys.

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