Nepal records over 92,500 international tourist arrivals in January
Summary
Nepal recorded 92,573 international tourist arrivals in January 2026, showing a 15% increase from January 2025 and a 14% rise above pre-pandemic levels.
Key Points
- Nepal welcomed 92,573 international visitors in January 2026, a 15 percent increase compared to January 2025.
- Visitor numbers in January 2026 are 14 percent higher than in January 2019, before the pandemic.
- India is the largest source market with 28.8 percent of total arrivals.
- Tourists from South Asia make up the largest regional share at 39.3 percent.
