Ghandruk Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals as Concerns Over Preservation Grow

Gandaki. The scenic village of Ghandruk, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality-10 and 11 of Kaski, is currently witnessing a surge in tourist activity. With the onset of the second major tourist season, the influx of both domestic and international visitors has increased significantly.

Bikram Gurung, Chairman of the Ghandruk Tourism Management Committee, stated that between 1,000 and 1,200 tourists visit daily on weekends. "Even on other days, six to seven hundred tourists are arriving," he said, adding, "We expect tourism activities to increase further following the government's decision to implement a two-day weekend holiday."