Nepal recorded a 22 percent rise in foreign tourist arrivals in August 2025, compared to the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
A total of 88,680 international tourists entered Nepal by air in August, up from 72,717 during the same period in 2024.
India remained the largest source market, accounting for 40 percent (35,505 tourists) of total arrivals. China followed with 7,533 visitors (8.5%), while the United States contributed 6,068 (6.8%), Sri Lanka 5,956 (6.7%), and Bangladesh 4,262 (4.8%).
By region, arrivals included 47,137 from SAARC countries, 15,777 from other Asian nations, 11,132 from Europe, 7,293 from America, 2,435 from Oceania, and 322 from Africa.
From January to August 2025, Nepal welcomed a total of 736,562 foreign tourists, reflecting steady growth in the country’s tourism sector.
