Industry & Tourism
Even in the middle of the monsoon, Nepal just recorded its best June ever for air arrivals — and the autumn trekking season is filling up on the back…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 4, 2026
June is supposed to be our quiet month. The monsoon arrives, the big trails empty out, and most of us in the trekking business catch our breath before autumn. Not this year. The Nepal Tourism Board says 91,363 foreign tourists arrived by air in June 2026 — a…
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Immigration data shows the SAARC region supplied more than half of all arrivals — 48,254 visitors, or 52.8 percent — with India alone sending 41,809 travellers . China followed with 8,875, continuing the steady rebuild of that market since direct flights…
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NTB officials point to improved international air connectivity and sustained promotion, and from the ground I would add a third reason: confidence. This year has brought new direct routes — Shenzhen and Guangzhou in China, movement on Qatar capacity, Shree…
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What this means for you Record June arrivals are the early-warning signal for a record October. Autumn 2026 teahouse beds on the Everest and Annapurna trails, Lukla flight seats and permit-office queues will all be tighter than last year. If you are planning…
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