Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Nepal Sees 15% Jump in Tourist Arrivals in January
Nepal had a great start to the year with a big increase in tourists.
In January 2026, 92,573 tourists visited Nepal, which is 15% more than the same month last year.
This is also 14% higher than in January 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The most tourists came from India, followed by China and the United States.
Even though there were some problems last year, like protests and damage to hotels, the tourism industry is doing well.
The Nepal Tourism Board says that people are starting to trust Nepal more as a great place to visit.
In 2025, Nepal had 1.15 million tourists, which was a small increase from 2024.
This shows that Nepal is becoming a popular destination for adventure and cultural tourism.
Tourist arrivals in Nepal jumped by 15% in January 2026 compared to the previous year, reaching 92,573.
This figure is 14% higher than in January 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
India was the top source country for tourists, accounting for 28.8% of total arrivals, followed by China (9.8%) and the United States (9.1%).
The Nepal Tourism Board attributes the increase to destination promotion efforts, expanded air connectivity, and growing interest in adventure and cultural tourism.
In 2025, Nepal received 1.15 million foreign tourists, marking a 1% increase compared to 2024.
- Who
- Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
- What
- Tourist arrivals in Nepal increased by 15% in January 2026 compared to the previous year
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- Due to destination promotion efforts, expanded air connectivity, growing interest in adventure and cultural tourism, and an improved image of Nepal in international markets
- Total Tourist Arrivals (January 2026)
- 92,573
- Year-on-Year Increase
- 15%
- Top Source Country
- India (28.8%)
- Second Top Source Country
- China (9.8%)
- Third Top Source Country
- United States (9.1%)
- Total Tourist Arrivals (2025)
- 1.15 million
- Year-on-Year Increase (2025)
- 1%