9,447 Foreign Tourists Entered Nepal Via Kakarbhitta in FY 2082/83

Summary

In the fiscal year 2082/83, 9,447 foreign tourists entered Nepal through the Kakarbhitta eastern border by land, with the majority from Bhutan and the US, peaking during the winter months of Poush and Magh.

Key Points
  • 9,447 foreign tourists entered Nepal via the Kakarbhitta land border in FY 2082/83.
  • An average of 26 foreign tourists entered daily through this border during the period.
  • Citizens of 86 countries crossed, with the highest number from Bhutan (53%) and USA (23%).
  • Tourist arrivals peaked during the Poush and Magh months, linked to Bhutanese winter holidays and local religious sites.
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