Mustang , Tourist activity has begun to pick up in the Himalayan District of mustang following the Dashain Festival.The tourism sector, which had slowed down due to the obstruction of the Beni-Jomsom road caused by floods and landslides, has seen an increase in tourist arrivals following the restoration of the road.
According to the District Police Office, Mustang ‘7846 Domestic and Foreign tourists arrived in the district in the two days immediately following the Dashain Tika ceremony. Specifically,3033 tourists entered the district on Thursday , followed by 4813 on Friday.
Police Inspector Ishwar Mahat, the Information Officer for the District Police Office, stated that the number of tourists travelling to Mustang via the Beni-Jomsom road has been steadily increasing since Dashain.
Mustang’s tourism sector was previously affected when the Beni- Jomsom road as obstructed -first by a flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa , and later by floods , landslides,and riverbank erosion following heavy rainfall on Ashoj 11.
According to Police statistics , 5663 tourists visited Mustang during the 10-day period from Ghatasthapana to Vijay Dashami . This Group consisted of 3738 men and 1925 women. In the current fiscal year, the number of tourists visiting Mustang reached 30534 in Shrawan , 20268 in Bhadra and 18601 in Ashoj.
Local tourism entrepreneurs expect an even greater influx of tourists during the Holidays for Dashain ,Tihar,Chhat. During these holidays , Mustang attracts not only domestic tourists but also Nepalis returning from abroad, as well as employees from various professional sectors.
Renowed for both religiousand nature – based tourism, Mustang features several attractive destinations,including the Muktinath Temple, the Korala border point,Lomanthang Palace,Jhong Cave, Ghar Gumba, Chongsi Cave , Dhumba Lake , and Titi Lake .
Mustang has long been a preferred destination for tourists, thanks to its Himalayan landscapes, natural beauty , historical heritage, and unique culture. It is hoped that the tourism sector- which had been hampered by road obstructions-will regain its momentum as tourist arrivals increase following Dashain.
Published on 2026-10-25 09:46
