Nepal Tourism Sector Shows Positive Recovery Trends
Summary
Nepal's tourism sector is showing positive recovery with a 1.3% growth in foreign tourists and increased average length of stay, despite a decrease in daily spending.
Key Points
- Nepal's tourism sector experienced a 1.3% growth in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025 compared to the previous year.
- The average length of stay of tourists increased from 13.30 days in 2024 to 16.34 days in 2025.
- Average spending per tourist per day decreased to 33.08 US dollars, with a government target to increase it to 125 dollars in 10 years.
- Foreign exchange earnings from tourism increased by 4.8 percent to over 87 billion rupees.
