Footfalls up by 55 percent in Mustang

Mustang, July 17: The number of tourists- domestic and foreign- visiting Mustang has increased significantly thanks to the completion of the national pride project, Beni-Jomsom-Korala roadway.

Information Officer at District Police Office, Mustang, Bishal Adhikari, shared that the last fiscal year (2081/82) recorded the tourists’ arrival at 705 thousand tourists, which is up by 55 percent compared to the previous fiscal year, 2080/81.

The knowledgeable persons argue that the historic, religious, cultural and biodiversity are key attractions in the Mustang district. The Muktinath Temple, Kagbnei Dham, and Damodar Kunda are important religious sites here. In addition to the shrines for Hindu people, there are monasteries for Buddhist followers as well.

The Durbar Square of Mustang cultural king, Kaligandaki corridor, and Taltalaiya are other tourist destinations.