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Nepal Welcomes Over 132,000 Foreign Tourists in October, Arrivals Rise 3.4%

Nepal recorded 132,814 international tourist arrivals in October 2026, marking a 3.4% increase compared to the same month last year. Tourist arrivals also surged by 50.5% compared to September, while total arrivals in the first 10 months of 2026 crossed the one-million mark.

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Nepal Welcomes Over 132,000 Foreign Tourists in October, Arrivals Rise 3.4%

Nepal's tourism sector has witnessed a notable improvement, with 132,814 international tourists visiting the country in October 2026. According to statistics released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), tourist arrivals increased by 3.4% compared to October 2025, when 128,443 visitors entered Nepal. Tourist arrivals also increased significantly compared to the previous month. Nepal welcomed 50.5% more international visitors in October than in September 2026, reflecting a seasonal rise in tourism activities with the beginning of the country's peak tourist season. More Than One Million Tourists in 10 Months From January to October 2026, Nepal received a total of 1,008,616 international tourists. The figure indicates continued recovery and growth in the country's tourism sector, with arrivals maintaining momentum throughout the year. Europe Leads Tourist Arrivals In terms of regional distribution, Europe accounted for the largest share of international visitors in October. A total of 39,877 tourists arrived from European countries, representing 30.02% of total arrivals. Similarly, 27,040 tourists (20.36%) came from other Asian countries, while 24,053 visitors (18.11%) arrived from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries. The Americas contributed 21,270 tourists, accounting for 16.01% of total arrivals, while Oceania recorded 10,143 visitors, representing 7.64%. Meanwhile, 2,335 tourists (1.76%) arrived from the Middle East, 421 (0.32%) from Africa, and 7,675 (5.78%) from other and unclassified categories. The Nepal Tourism Board published the figures based on monthly tourist arrival data received from the Department of Immigration. The tourism sector is expected to gain further momentum during the festive season, including Dashain and Tihar, as well as the favourable autumn weather. Autumn is considered one of Nepal's most popular tourist seasons, particularly for trekking, mountaineering, and other adventure tourism activities.

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