Nepal welcomes 132,000 foreign tourists in October
Summary
Nepal welcomed 132,814 international tourists in October 2026, the highest monthly total of the year and a 3.4% rise from the same month last year. The country crossed 1 million foreign arrivals in the first ten months of 2026, with the United States, India and China leading source markets.
Key Points
- Nepal received 132,814 international visitors in October 2026, up 3.4% from October 2025.
- October was the highest monthly tourist arrival figure in the first ten months of 2026.
- Total foreign arrivals crossed 1 million in the first ten months of 2026.
- The Nepal Tourism Board said the United States was the largest source market, followed by India and China.
