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Upper Mustang Tourism Update — Foreign Visitors Now Only Pay USD 50 per Day

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(What changed, why it matters, and why now is a great time to plan your trip with Great Nepal Treks & Expedition) Upper Mustang , the otherworldly rain-shadow landscape of Lo-Manthang, the ancient walled city, and high desert valleys that feel more Tibetan than Nepali, has long been one of Nepal’s most coveted but tightly regulated destinations. In a recent decision the Government of Nepal revised the permit system for Upper Mustang: foreign visitors will now pay USD 50 per person per day while visiting the area.  Below I explain what the old permit system looked like, the main problems it created, what the new daily-fee policy changes bring, and practical booking advice, including why booking with a reputable local operator like Great Nepal Treks & Expedition will give you the best experience. What the previous practice was Until this revision, Upper Mustang operated under a restricted area permit that effectively required foreigners to pay a compulsory flat fee of USD ...

Tourism Statistics for Nepal (2025)

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Overview of Nepal:  Tourism Statistics for Nepal (2025) Nepal, a landlocked Himalayan nation nestled between China and India , is globally renowned for its majestic mountains, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Covering an area of 147,516 sq. km , the country ranges from the low-lying Terai plains (60 m) to the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) . Nepal is home to diverse ethnic groups, over 120 languages , and a deep spiritual tradition shaped by both Hinduism and Buddhism . Its capital city, Kathmandu , stands as a cultural and economic center filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites , ancient temples, and vibrant festivals. ✨ “पर्यटन केवल यात्रा होइन, यो मानिस, संस्कृति र सपनालाई जोड्ने पुल हो।” ✨ नेपाल चीन र भारतबीच अवस्थित हिमाली राष्ट्र हो, जसले विश्वभरका पर्यटकहरूलाई आफ्ना भव्य हिमाल, समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक सम्पदा र आतिथ्य संस्कृतिले आकर्षित गर्दछ।  १४७,५१६ वर्ग किलोमिटर क्षेत्रफल भएको नेपाल ६० मिटरको तराईदेखि ८,८४८.८६ मिटर अग्लो सगरमाथासम्म फैलि...