Nepal saw 3.65pc drop in tourist arrivals in August
Summary
Nepal received 85,444 international tourists in August, down 3.65 percent from the same month last year. India remained the largest source market, while arrivals from China, Sri Lanka and several smaller countries posted strong growth.
Key Points
- Nepal recorded 85,444 international tourist arrivals in August, a 3.65 percent year-on-year decline.
- India was the largest source market with 26,373 arrivals, followed by China with 10,304.
- Arrivals from Sri Lanka, Russia, Ukraine, Cambodia, Bhutan, Malaysia and Thailand showed notable growth.
- The Americas, Middle East and Africa also posted modest increases in tourist arrivals.
