Industry & Tourism
Nepal's January–June 2026 arrivals hit 620,453, ahead of last year, with March the peak month and India the biggest source market. Here's the…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 8, 2026
Key facts Nepal drew 620,453 international visitors in the first half of 2026 (January—June). That is up 7.4% on the 577,689 over the same period in 2025. March peaked at 120,516 arrivals; June, deep in the monsoon, was quietest at 91,363. India led all…
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The shape of the year is textbook Nepal: a strong late-winter and spring peak, then a monsoon dip. Here is every month of the first half. Nepal international arrivals by month, 2026 March's 120,516 is the spring-season high — rhododendrons in bloom, stable…
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The tourism board credits one thing above all: aviation connectivity . New and expanded international routes — direct flights from China (Guangzhou and Shenzhen), moves toward more Gulf capacity and steady Indian demand — are widening the funnel. India alone…
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If you're planning autumn Rising arrivals plus the strongest season ahead means the October—November window will be busy. Lock your international flights, Lukla seats and teahouses early — the good weeks fill first. We broke this down in our autumn booking…
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