Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Nepal See Moderate Rise in February 2026
Summary
Foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal increased by 8.8% in February 2026 compared to the previous year, with India and China as the top sources. Significant growth was also noted from Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
Key Points
- Foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal in February 2026 reached 105,441, up 8.8% from February 2025.
- February 2026 arrivals are 2.9% higher compared to pre-pandemic February 2019 figures.
- India remains the largest source country with 22,745 tourists, followed by China and the United States.
- Notable increases in tourist arrivals came from Myanmar (91.6%) and Sri Lanka (72%) compared to the previous year.
