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Nepal Drew 620,453 Visitors in the First Half of 2026 — Up 7.4% and Still Climbing

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

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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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Six months, month by month

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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Why arrivals keep climbing

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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What this means for trekkers

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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