Nepal receives 88,248 foreign tourists in September, up 12.1%
Summary
Nepal received 88,248 international visitors in September 2026, up 12.1% from a year earlier as the autumn travel season began. India remained the largest source market, followed by China and the United States, while South Asia accounted for the biggest regional share.
Key Points
- Nepal welcomed 88,248 international visitors in September 2026, a 12.1% increase from September 2025.
- India led source markets with 17,425 arrivals, followed by China with 11,212 and the United States with 8,299.
- South Asia accounted for 34.1% of total arrivals, the largest regional share.
- Arrivals from China, Sri Lanka, Australia and the United States continued to support Nepal's tourism recovery.
