The number of tourists visiting upper Mustang area in Nepal has increased after the place was enlisted in one of the best tourism destinations of the world.

The world famous travel guide Lonely Planet has included Upper Mustang in the third position among world famous ten best tourism destinations for 2013.

The Lonely Planet stated that the Upper Mustang, a Nepali territory adjacent to Chinese border, as a place 'Last opportunity to see semi-forbidden kingdom'. The tourists' arrival increased in the highland in Mustang district of late, stated Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

The Lonely Planet is the world's best selling guide book. The Lonely Planet publicised the Upper Mustang by keeping in priority and that the foreign visitors have been attracted towards this place, said Chief of ACAP, Jomsom, Santosh Sherchan.

He said an average of 60 foreigners visit Upper Mustang daily in this season for the first time. In the past, hardly 10-15 tourists used to visit the area.

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