Tourist Arrival in Nepal in August 2026
Updated: 7 September 2026
Nepal recorded 85,444 international visitor arrivals in August 2026, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), based on arrival data from the Department of Immigration.
India was the largest source country for international visitors to Nepal in August 2026, followed by China and Sri Lanka. The United States, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea also ranked among the top 10 countries for tourist arrivals during the month.
Top 10 Countries with the Highest Tourist Arrivals in Nepal in August 2026
The following table shows the 10 countries that recorded the highest number of international visitor arrivals to Nepal in August 2026:
| S.N. | Country | Visitor Arrivals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 26,373 |
| 2 | China | 10,304 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 8,710 |
| 4 | United States | 6,293 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 4,487 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 3,476 |
| 7 | Australia | 2,335 |
| 8 | Japan | 1,904 |
| 9 | Malaysia | 1,618 |
| 10 | South Korea | 1,488 |
Countries with the Highest Tourist Arrivals
India recorded the highest number of international visitor arrivals to Nepal in August 2026, with 26,373 visitors. China ranked second with 10,304 arrivals, while Sri Lanka ranked third with 8,710 visitors.
The United States ranked fourth with 6,293 arrivals, followed by Bangladesh with 4,487. The United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea completed the top 10 countries with the highest tourist arrivals to Nepal during August 2026.
These figures provide a snapshot of the major international markets contributing to Nepal's tourism arrivals during the month.
Nepal Tourism in August 2026
August falls during Nepal's monsoon season. Despite the seasonal weather conditions, Nepal continued to receive international visitors from a diverse range of countries.
Nepal is internationally known for its Himalayan trekking, mountaineering, adventure travel, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes. Popular trekking regions include Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, and Mardi Himal.
Travelers planning to visit Nepal during the monsoon season should consider current weather conditions and trail accessibility when planning their trip.
Official Source
The statistics presented on this page are based on the official August 2026 tourism data published by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), using international visitor arrival data from the Department of Immigration.
Official source: Nepal Tourism Board – August 2026 Tourism Data
Readers can also find additional tourism statistics and monthly reports through the Nepal Tourism Board – Nepal Tourism Statistics section.
Note: The figures above represent international visitor arrivals recorded during August 2026.
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