Nepal Welcomes 85,444 International Tourists in August 2026, Indian Market Leads Arrivals
Summary
Nepal welcomed 85,444 international tourists in August 2026, a decline from 88,680 in the same month last year. India remained the largest source market, while arrivals from China, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cambodia and Bhutan posted notable growth.
Key Points
- Nepal welcomed 85,444 international tourists in August 2026, down from 88,680 in August 2025.
- India led arrivals with 26,373 visitors, followed by China with 10,304 and Sri Lanka with 8,710.
- Tourist arrivals from several smaller markets, including Russia, Cambodia and Bhutan, recorded strong year-on-year growth.
- South Asia remained Nepal’s largest regional tourism market, with 41,422 visitors arriving from the region.
