Nepal Welcomes 132,814 Foreign Tourists in October 2026

Summary

Nepal welcomed 132,814 foreign tourists in October 2026, more than 4,000 higher than the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. The United States, India and China were the top source markets during Nepal’s peak autumn travel season.

Key Points
  • Nepal welcomed 132,814 foreign tourists in October 2026, up by more than 4,000 from the same month last year.
  • The Nepal Tourism Board said the figures show a continued recovery in international tourist arrivals during the peak autumn season.
  • The United States was the largest source market with 17,437 visitors, followed by India with 12,097 and China with 11,695.
  • India’s arrivals fell year-on-year, while US visitor numbers rose sharply compared with October last year.
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