Tue, 13 October 2026
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Tue, 13 October 2026
By Yadu Prasad Bhatta
Manang, Oct. 13: The number of trekkers visiting trails under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) has been encouraging, with 1,836 trekkers entering the Annapurna region through various entry points on Sunday, October 11.
According to ACAP’s daily trekking update, 1,836 trekkers checked in from different entry points in the Annapurna region on Sunday alone.
The trails are safe and the weather is favourable for tourism, attracting a significant number of trekkers to the region every day. On the same day, 815 trekkers checked out through various exit points after successfully completing their treks.
Details from different checkpoints
According to ACAP data for October 11, the Birethanti checkpoint recorded the highest number of arrivals, with 544 trekkers entering and 331 leaving the region.
At the Dharapani checkpoint, 260 trekkers checked in and 86 checked out. Similarly, 246 trekkers entered through the Chhomrong checkpoint, while 270 left through it.
A total of 149 trekkers entered through the Simpani and Bagaincha checkpoints, while four left. The Pothana checkpoint recorded 147 arrivals and 45 departures, while 146 trekkers entered through Jomsom and 21 left. At the Ghansa checkpoint, 143 trekkers entered and four checked out.
At the Manang checkpoint, 118 trekkers entered and nine left. The Kagbeni checkpoint recorded 17 arrivals and 20 departures, while eight trekkers entered through Sikles and one left. Six trekkers entered through the Shikha checkpoint and three checked out. At the Muktinath checkpoint, two trekkers entered and 21 left.
The entry of 1,836 trekkers in a single day, along with the safe return of 815 trekkers after completing their journeys, indicates that the Annapurna Circuit trekking route remains open and is attracting visitors.
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