# Nepal tourism and trekking trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nepal-tourism-and-trekking-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-24T18:35:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Nepal’s tourism sector encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultural exploration in the Kathmandu Valley, jungle safaris in Chitwan National Park, and various adventure sports such as white-water rafting and paragliding.

Within the trekking sector, specific routes like the Annapurna Circuit remain prominent. Meanwhile, the Manaslu Circuit has experienced a significant surge in popularity, with foreign trekkers in the Manaslu Conservation Area increasing from approximately 2,000 to over 12,000 during the 2025 season. This growth in popularity coincides with changes to the traditional trekking landscape caused by road construction in the Budhi Gandaki region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Trekking routes in Nepal see rising popularity and infrastructure changes

Nepal's major trekking routes, including the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits, face changing landscapes due to rising visitor numbers and expanding road infrastructure.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trekking-routes-in-nepal-see-rising-popularity-and-infrastructure-changes

### 2026-08-21: Nepal offers diverse tourism beyond Himalayan trekking

Nepal provides diverse tourism opportunities ranging from Himalayan trekking and mountaineering to cultural exploration in the Kathmandu Valley and jungle safaris in Chitwan National Park.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepal-offers-diverse-tourism-beyond-himalayan-trekking

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