Nepal's Tourism Sector Sees Strong Start in January 2026 with Significant International Arrivals
Summary
Nepal's tourism sector experienced a strong start in January 2026 with 92,573 international tourists, a 15.7% increase from January 2025 and 14% higher than 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
Key Points
- Nepal welcomed 92,573 international tourists in January 2026, marking a 15.7% increase over the same month in 2025.
- Tourist arrivals in January 2026 were 14% higher than pre-COVID-19 levels in 2019.
- India remained the top source country with 26,624 tourists, constituting 28.8% of total arrivals.
- South Asian countries accounted for 39.3% of tourists, while 26.1% came from other Asian nations.
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