Nepal welcomed a total of 777,672 international tourists from January through August 2026, according to monthly tourism statistics published by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Tourism remains one of Nepal's important industries, attracting travelers from around the world for trekking, mountaineering, cultural and heritage tours, pilgrimage journeys, wildlife experiences, adventure activities, and holidays.
The following information provides an overview of international tourist arrivals in Nepal during the first eight months of 2026.
January 2026: 92,573 international tourist arrivals
February 2026: 105,441 international tourist arrivals
March 2026: 120,516 international tourist arrivals
April 2026: 107,934 international tourist arrivals
May 2026: 102,626 international tourist arrivals
June 2026: 91,363 international tourist arrivals
July 2026: 71,775 international tourist arrivals
August 2026: 85,444 international tourist arrivals
777,672 international tourist arrivals
From January 1 through August 31, 2026, Nepal recorded a cumulative total of 777,672 international tourist arrivals.
This total represents the combined number of international visitors recorded during the first eight months of 2026.
Tourist arrivals in Nepal varied throughout the January–August period.
March 2026 recorded the highest number of international tourist arrivals, with 120,516 visitors. April followed with 107,934 arrivals, while February and May recorded 105,441 and 102,626 international visitors respectively.
January recorded 92,573 arrivals, followed by June with 91,363 visitors. August recorded 85,444 international tourist arrivals, while July recorded the lowest figure during this eight-month period, with 71,775 arrivals.
Monthly fluctuations in tourist arrivals are common in Nepal and can be influenced by seasonal travel patterns, trekking seasons, weather conditions, international travel demand, holidays, flight connectivity, and the monsoon season.
Nepal continues to attract international travelers for a wide range of travel experiences.
Popular reasons for visiting Nepal include:
Trekking in the Himalayas
Mountaineering and peak climbing
Cultural and heritage tours
Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage
Wildlife safaris and nature experiences
Adventure activities
Mountain and rural tourism
Holiday and leisure travel
The country's diverse geography, Himalayan landscapes, cultural heritage, national parks, religious sites, and adventure opportunities continue to make Nepal an important destination for international travelers.
The figures presented in this article cover the period from January 2026 through August 2026 only.
During these eight months, Nepal recorded a total of:
The figures are based on monthly tourism statistics published by the Nepal Tourism Board.
The tourist arrival figures presented in this article are based on monthly tourism statistics published by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
The statistics are based on international visitor arrival data recorded by the relevant authorities and published through Nepal Tourism Board tourism statistics.
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
For official tourism statistics and additional information, please visit:
https://trade.ntb.gov.np/downloads-cat/nepal-tourism-statistics/
Period Covered: January 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
Total International Tourist Arrivals: 777,672
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
This article presents tourist arrival data for the first eight months of 2026, from January through August. Figures for September, October, November, and December 2026 are not included in this article.
Tourism statistics may be subject to revision or updates by the relevant authorities and the Nepal Tourism Board.
