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Increasing Tourist Arrival in the Kanchenjunga Region: A Boost for Local Tourism

Increasing Tourist Arrival in the Kanchenjunga Region: A Boost for Local Tourism

The Kanchenjunga region has seen a steady rise in both domestic and international tourist arrivals in recent years. The improvements in trekking routes, along with the expansion of necessary facilities for tourists, have played a key role in attracting an increasing number of visitors to the region.

According to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council, 3,489 tourists have visited the area over the last four and a half years, with 3,219 of them being foreign tourists. Pramod Kumar Yadav, the Council’s Conservation Officer, stated that the rise in tourist numbers can be attributed to better promotion, infrastructure development, and expansion of facilities.

Yadav further highlighted that each year, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of tourists visiting the region. In the current fiscal year alone, 877 tourists have already visited the area. In contrast, only 608 tourists visited during the first six months of the Fiscal Year 2076/77 BS. The increase is clear when looking at the year-wise tourist data: 206 visitors in 2078/79, 713 visitors in 2079/80, and 1,085 visitors in 2080/81. This trend signifies a consistent rise in tourist interest in the region, which has now become one of Nepal’s most sought-after destinations.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the successful ascent of Kanchenjunga, the Kanchenjunga Diamond Festival will be organized from Baishakh 5 to 7. This grand event will be held in Faktanglung-6 Lelep, under the auspices of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council. The festival will include various activities such as trekking, photo exhibitions, cultural programs, and a display of local products and traditional foods. One of the main attractions will be an open men’s volleyball competition.

Additionally, the festival will feature events in Kathmandu and the United Kingdom, making it a truly international occasion to celebrate Kanchenjunga’s cultural and natural significance.

Kanchenjunga, which stands at 8,586 meters above sea level, is the third-highest mountain in the world. Its first successful ascent took place on May 25, 1955, by British climbers Joe Brown and George Band. Today, Kanchenjunga continues to be a major draw for adventure tourists, trekkers, and mountaineers, further establishing its position as one of Nepal’s premier tourism hotspots.

The ongoing development efforts in the region and the growing interest in adventure tourism have certainly contributed to the flourishing tourism scene in Kanchenjunga, promising a bright future for the area’s tourism industry.

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