Int'l tourist arrivals up by 12%
Summary
International visitor arrivals in Nepal rose 12.1% year-on-year in September 2026 to 88,248, reaching about 95% of pre-pandemic levels. India was the largest source market, while arrivals also increased despite floods and landslides in parts of the country.
Key Points
- Nepal recorded 88,248 international visitor arrivals in September 2026, up 12.1% from the same month last year.
- September arrivals were about 95% of the pre-pandemic level seen in September 2019.
- Arrivals rose from August 2026 even as floods and landslides raised concerns about the tourism season.
- India led source markets with 17,425 visitors, followed by China and the United States.
