Tourism Statistics for Nepal (2025)

Overview of Nepal: 

Tourism Statistics for Nepal (2025)

Nepal, a landlocked Himalayan nation nestled between China and India, is globally renowned for its majestic mountains, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Covering an area of 147,516 sq. km, the country ranges from the low-lying Terai plains (60 m) to the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848.86 m). Nepal is home to diverse ethnic groups, over 120 languages, and a deep spiritual tradition shaped by both Hinduism and Buddhism. Its capital city, Kathmandu, stands as a cultural and economic center filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient temples, and vibrant festivals.

✨ “पर्यटन केवल यात्रा होइन, यो मानिस, संस्कृति र सपनालाई जोड्ने पुल हो।” ✨

नेपाल चीन र भारतबीच अवस्थित हिमाली राष्ट्र हो, जसले विश्वभरका पर्यटकहरूलाई आफ्ना भव्य हिमाल, समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक सम्पदा र आतिथ्य संस्कृतिले आकर्षित गर्दछ। १४७,५१६ वर्ग किलोमिटर क्षेत्रफल भएको नेपाल ६० मिटरको तराईदेखि ८,८४८.८६ मिटर अग्लो सगरमाथासम्म फैलिएको देश हो।
यहाँ १२० भन्दा बढी भाषा र विविध जातीय समूहहरूको बसोबास छ, जसले हिन्दु र बौद्ध धर्मको गहिरो प्रभावमा आधारित सांस्कृतिक विविधता देखाउँछ। राजधानी काठमाडौंले ऐतिहासिक सम्पदा, दरबार क्षेत्र र सांस्कृतिक पर्वहरूका माध्यमबाट देशको सांस्कृतिक केन्द्रको रूपमा परिचित छ।

As of October 2025, Nepal has welcomed a total of 943,716 international visitors during the first ten months of the year. This figure represents a 98% recovery compared to pre-pandemic levels in the same period of 2019. 

Monthly Tourist Arrivals in 2025 in Nepal

Month	Number of Tourist Arrivals
January	79,991
February	96,880
March	121,687
April	116,490
May	86,216
June	76,425
July	70,193
August	88,680
September	78,711
October	128,443

(Source: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) via various reports) 

Key Insights

• October 2025 saw the highest monthly arrivals so far this year with 128,443 visitors, marking a 3.3% increase over October 2024 and near full recovery to pre-pandemic levels.
• April 2025 recorded the highest number of international visitor arrivals for any April in history, with 116,490 visitors.
• Top Generating Markets for October 2025 were India, USA, UK, China, and Germany. India remains the largest source of tourists overall.
• The tourism sector is a top recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) pledges in 2025, with commitments across 103 projects related to hotels, adventure tourism, and eco-lodges.
• Authorities are optimistic that Nepal is on track to surpass the one-million-visitor mark again by 2026, signaling a full post-pandemic recovery

Rank	Country	Arrivals (Jan–Sep 2025)	% share of Jan–Sep total (815,273)
1	India	226,052	27.7%
2	U.S.A.	80,699	9.9%
3	China	72,174	8.9%
4	Bangladesh	40,646	5.0%
5	United Kingdom	38,543	4.7%
6	Australia	32,807	4.0%
7	Thailand	20,052	2.5%
8	Germany	18,475	2.3%
9	Japan	16,824	2.1%
10	South Korea	16,731	2.1%
11	Malaysia	15,054	1.8%
12	Canada	12,044	1.5%
13	Myanmar	10,651	1.3%
14	Russia	9,793	1.2%
15	Spain	8,552	1.0%

Tourism also Plays a Key Role in:

• Cultural preservation – safeguarding heritage, traditions, and festivals.

• Environmental conservation – promoting eco-tourism in national parks and mountain regions.

• Community empowerment – supporting local livelihoods through home-stays and rural tourism.

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