Industry & Tourism

Where Nepal's Travelers Come From: 2026 Arrivals by Country (India Leads, US & China Rising)

Nepal is on track for 1.3–1.5 million international visitors in 2026. Here's exactly who's coming — the top source countries, the fast-growers, and…

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 23, 2026

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Nepal is having a banner year: international arrivals are running at record pace, with monthly figures topping 100,000 and full-year projections of 1.3–1.5 million visitors. But who is actually coming? The 2026 data tells a clear story — a huge South Asian…

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The top source markets (April 2026)

In a representative recent month, India led with around 25,000 arrivals (roughly a quarter of the total), followed by China and the United States. Behind them came Australia, Bangladesh, the UK, Germany, Malaysia, Russia and France — a spread that shows Nepal…

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What it means

The mix matters: India provides the dependable base, but the rapid growth from China, the US and Europe shows Nepal's appeal broadening worldwide — and the autumn (Sep–Nov) peak season is when these numbers spike hardest. Practical takeaway for travelers: the…

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