Muktinath filled with home and overseas vacationers

File image: Muktinath temple, Mustang
File picture: Muktinath temple, Mustang

Mustang, November 9

The variety of vacationers going to Muktinath in Mustang is rising over the previous month.

As autumn is one of the best season to journey to the land past the mountains, the place is filled with home and overseas vacationers. The place is residence to Muktinath Temple, a revered pilgrimage for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.

The variety of vacationers getting into Nepal has risen considerably in 2022 as almost 500,000 vacationers have entered Nepal.

Most of the vacationers are from India as virtually 80 per cent of the inns are occupied presently, say lodge operators.

“Nepali and Indian pilgrims coming has meant the inns are full,” says Sujan Tulachan from Eric Inn Hotel.

Tulachan says that is excellent news for the inns that haven’t had many vacationers for the reason that coronavirus pandemic.

Other areas like Jomsom, Kagbeni and Marpha are additionally filled with vacationers. Muktinath is the gateway to Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang.