Nepal Welcomes 71,775 Foreign Tourists in July 2026; Chinese Arrivals Surge 61%
Summary
Nepal welcomed 71,775 foreign tourists in July 2026, up 2.3% from a year earlier, with Chinese arrivals surging 61.09% to 11,099. India remained the largest source market, while visitors from other Asian markets and Europe also posted strong numbers.
Key Points
- Nepal received 71,775 foreign tourists in July 2026, a 2.3% increase from July 2025.
- Chinese arrivals rose 61.09% year-on-year to 11,099, exceeding pre-pandemic July 2019 levels.
- India remained the biggest source market with 23,490 visitors, followed by the United States with 7,754.
- SAARC countries contributed the largest regional share, but total arrivals from the region were down 11.93% from last year.
