Annapurna Conservation Area's restricted zone earned 216.9 million rupees in revenue last year

Crores of rupees in revenue are collected every year from foreign tourists who visit the restricted area inside the Annapurna Conservation Area with permits.

Last year alone, 216.9 million rupees in revenue was collected from such tourists. Since this area, located in Gandaki Province, is restricted for foreign nationals, tourists must obtain a special permit to visit it.

Fees collected from foreign tourists visiting the restricted area have become an important source of revenue. With the arrival of foreign tourists visiting under permits, crores of rupees in revenue have been collected every year.