International Visitor Arrivals to Nepal Rise 8.8% in February 2026
Summary
Nepal's tourism sector grew by 8.8% in February 2026 with over 105,000 international arrivals, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and showing a full recovery. India is the largest source market, followed by China and the US.
Key Points
- Nepal recorded 105,441 International Visitor Arrivals in February 2026, marking an 8.8% increase from February 2025.
- Visitor arrivals in February 2026 exceeded pre-pandemic levels of 2019 by 2.9%, achieving a 102.9% recovery compared to 2019.
- India was the top source market with 22,745 visitors, representing 21.6% of total arrivals.
- Visitors from South Asia (SAARC countries) comprised the largest regional share at 33.5%.
- Nepal aims to position itself as a “Lifetime Experience Destination” due to its natural landscapes and cultural heritage.
