Nepal’s tourism sector has achieved another significant milestone, welcoming 1,209,357 international tourists during the Fiscal Year 2082/83, according to the latest data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The impressive figure reflects the country’s continued recovery and steady growth as one of South Asia’s leading travel destinations.
India remained Nepal’s largest tourism source market with 311,531 visitors, contributing 25.76% of total international arrivals. The United States ranked second with 111,325 visitors, followed closely by China with 109,892 visitors. Other major source markets included Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar, Germany, Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia.
The highest monthly arrivals were recorded in Kartik (October–November) with 124,829 visitors, followed by Chaitra (119,390), Falgun (114,152), and Asoj (111,780), highlighting Nepal’s strong peak tourism seasons.
The Nepal Tourism Board attributed this positive growth to strengthened international marketing campaigns, improved air connectivity, and closer collaboration with the private sector. During the fiscal year, NTB organized more than 40 international tourism promotion programs, with special focus on key markets such as India and China. Cross-border tourism initiatives along Nepal’s southern border also contributed to increasing visitor arrivals.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Tourism Board, Hikmat Singh Air, stated that the latest figures demonstrate Nepal’s tourism industry has moved beyond post-pandemic recovery and is now progressing toward sustainable growth. He emphasized the need to further strengthen promotional activities in both established and emerging international markets.
A Positive Outlook for Nepal Tourism
The record of more than 1.2 million international tourist arrivals highlights Nepal’s growing global appeal for adventure, culture, nature, spirituality, and wellness tourism. As the country prepares for further tourism promotion initiatives and the Government’s 2027 Health Tourism Year, stakeholders remain optimistic about attracting even more visitors while encouraging longer stays and higher-value tourism experiences.
Source: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
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