Kathmandu: In a move to preserve the tranquility of the Annapurna Conservation Area, the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has announced a ban on loud music during treks. This decision comes as the region experiences an influx of tourists during the autumn trekking season, deemed ideal for outdoor activities.

The NTNC issued a notice urging trekkers to refrain from playing loud music that could disturb others. Recently, officials confiscated speakers and other audio devices from trekkers on the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) route for violating this new regulation.

“The use of loud music is unnecessary on trekking routes. We ask trekkers to respect the experience of others,” said an NTNC representative. The organization has already begun enforcing these rules at check-posts along the ABC trail.

This initiative has garnered positive feedback on social media, with users expressing support for efforts to maintain a noise-free environment in the conservation area. The Annapurna Conservation Area spans the districts of Manang, Mustang, Myagdi, Kaski, and Lamjung.