Annapurna Welcomes Record 246,000 Tourists in First 10 Months of 2025

Hightlights

1. From January to October 2025, 246,575 foreign tourists visited the Annapuran Region.
2. This record has already passed the 2024 arrivals of 244,045
3. The month of April received the highest inflow, while January received the lowest.
4. This growth demonstrated a maximized post-pandemic recovery in tourism in this region.
5. Annapurna remains one of Nepal's most visited and loved trekking destinations.

Annapurna’s Tourism Boom: A Record-Breaking Year for Nepal’s Trekkers’ Paradise

The Annapurna Conservation Area has always been a haven for trekking, as you get to see beautiful views of mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, and many more. 2025 has been a great year for this region as it has set a new record in tourism by welcoming 246,575 foreign tourists in 10 months. According to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in 2024, it welcomed 244,045 foreign tourists.

Annapurna Month-by-Month Growth Highlights

Nepal has two trekking seasons: spring, from March to May, and Autumn, from September to November. April has been the busiest month, with 44,763 tourists welcomed. Clear skies and ideal trekking conditions played a vital role.  January received the lowest number of 9,359 due to its colder winter period .

During a conversation, ACAP Chief Dr. Rabin Kadariya stated that tourism numbers have increased in all months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with only May and September showing a slight decline. This shows sustainable growth due to accessibility and renewed global tourist confidence in Nepal's infrastructure for trekking .

Annapurna Circuit Trek

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the best treks, which provides an exceptional trekking experience, offering a beautiful view , cultural diversity, and proper trekking trails, as it is also ranked among the most iconic longer-distance treks in the world .

With the above data, we can clearly understand that there has been a steady rise in trekking to different destinations inside the conservation area like Muktinath , Mardi Himal , Annapurna Base Camp and more .

Tourism Recovery and Long-Term Outlook

The current tourism scenario has shown an extraordinary recovery since the global travel decline in 2020. Tourist arrivals decreased to 18,836 visitors due to COVID-19. With a rise of visitors to 191,666, which was recorded in 2023 and around Quarter million already in the year 2025 , the Annapurna region has successfully reestablished itself as a strong pillar to the Nepalese tourism economy .

Why Annapurna Continues to Inspire Travelers ?

There may be a question in the reader's mind about what makes the Annapurna region so popular among travelers.  

1. Diverse Trekking Routes: It offers various treks, including the Mardi Himal, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and Annapurna Base Camp. It has a different type of treks for every level of trekkers .
2. Cultural Richness: In this region, trekkers can experience the culture of the Gurung , Thakali, and Magar communities. It helps to build a cultural interaction between locals and tourists.
3. Accessibility : This region has improved trails and lodges, which make it more accessible for tourists.
4. All year round Treks : It has two distinct peak seasons and a variety of trekking trekkers can enjoy the Annapurna region's beauty in multiple climates .