Nepal Records 19.5% Growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in June 2026; Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
Summary
Nepal recorded a 19.5% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in June 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with 91,363 visitors, led by tourists from South Asia, Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Africa, and the Middle East.
Key Points
- Nepal welcomed 91,363 foreign tourists by air in June 2026, a 19.5% increase compared to June 2025.
- The number of tourists surpassed pre-pandemic levels of June 2019 by 22.01%.
- South Asian countries, especially India, were the largest source markets contributing over half of total arrivals.
- Tourist arrivals from Oceania surged by over 56% compared to June 2025 and 57% compared to June 2019.
