Trekking agents outline diversify trekking destination

Though figures for 2012 show an increase in the number of trekkers, trekking agents have claimed there still is a need to diversify trekking destinations.

“There has been a growth in number of trekkers but trekking in our country is still limited to only three regions,” said chief executive officer of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) Gangaram Pant.
Trekking activities are limited to the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest regions. “The government and the private sector must work together to diversify trekking destinations,” quoted the himalayantimes as his saying.

In 2012, TAAN in coordination with the government started around 12 different trekking destinations but due to lack of proper infrastructure and quality promotion, trekkers have been concentrated in only Annapurna, Langtang and Everest regions. “We are also planning to develop new trekking routes to Humla starting from March this year,” he said.

According to TAAN, among various trekking destinations, around 80 per cent tourists are mainly attracted to Annapurna, Everest and Langtang regions and a few others also opt for Lower Dolpa, Ganesh Himal and some trek to restricted areas such as Manaslu, Manang and Chun Valley.