Over 85,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in August
Summary
Nepal welcomed 85,444 foreign tourists in August 2026, slightly fewer than the 88,680 arrivals recorded in the same month last year. India remained the largest source market, followed by China, Sri Lanka, and the United States.
Key Points
- Nepal received 85,444 foreign tourists in August 2026, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.
- The figure was about 3,000 lower than the 88,680 arrivals in August 2025.
- India led all source countries with 26,373 visitors, or 30.87 percent of the total.
- South Asia was the biggest regional source of tourists, contributing 41,422 arrivals.
