From mid-September to mid-October, Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal’s Khumbu area saw a major inflow of trekkers. The number of trekkers was approximately 9,000 tourists. This increase generated more than NPR 20 million in income, as people explored the Solukhumbu province.
Image source: Nepal Sanctuary Treks
According to Bibek Shrestha, a park administrator, the admission fees, which are set at NPR 100 for Nepalis, NPR 1,500 for SAARC countries, and NPR 3,000 for foreign tourists, have greatly increased the park’s funds during the peak trekking season. The region’s great weather and beautiful mountain views, mainly of Mount Everest, have attracted adventure seekers from all over the world.
Visitor numbers have increased significantly in recent months. It has risen from 125 hikers in mid-July to 8,902 in the most recent month. In September alone, the Park had an average of 1,000 daily visits.
Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, covers 1,148 square kilometers and has heights ranging from 1,800 to 8,848 meters. With visitor numbers on the rise, park officials are focusing not just on precise arrival monitoring but also on preserving the area’s natural beauty and sustainability.
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