Foreign tourist arrivals drop by 18.3 percent in September
Summary
Nepal saw a decline of 18.3% in international tourist arrivals in September 2025 with 78,711 visitors, reaching 85% of pre-pandemic levels. India was the top source market, with notable growth from Oceania and Americas.
Key Points
- Nepal recorded 78,711 international visitors in September 2025, down 18.3% from the previous year.
- This represents 85% recovery compared to pre-pandemic levels in September 2019.
- South Asia (SAARC) accounted for 30.9% of arrivals, Europe for 21.1%, and Asia (excluding SAARC) for 16%.
- India was the leading source with 15,556 visitors, followed by the US, Australia, China, and the UK.
