Tourist arrivals jump 19.5 percent in June with 91,363 visitors

Kathmandu, July 2

A total of 91,363 foreign tourists entered Nepal in June 2026. According to Department of Immigration data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), tourist arrivals by air in June rose 19.5 percent compared to the same month last year.

In the same month last year, 76,425 people had visited Nepal. Compared with June 2019, the pre-pandemic year with the highest tourism activity, which saw 74,883 arrivals, this year’s June figure represents a 22.01 percent increase.

Among the tourists who came to Nepal in June, the largest number, 48,254, arrived from South Asian (SAARC) countries, accounting for 52.8 percent of total arrivals. Among key source markets, India alone contributed 41,809 tourists. Other Asian countries sent 16,152 tourists, or 17.68 percent of total arrivals, of which China accounted for 9,995, Japan 925, South Korea 914, and Thailand 514.

A total of 6,954 tourists visited from Europe. Among European countries, the UK sent 2,500, Germany 557, and France 502. The United States accounted for 11,836 tourists, or 12.95 percent of total arrivals. During this period, 1,011 tourists came from Canada and 104 from Brazil.

Similarly, 3,090 tourists arrived from Oceania, a rise of 56.35 percent over last year and 57.17 percent over 2019. Within this region, Australia contributed 2,896 and New Zealand 194. Africa sent 292 tourists and the Middle East 674.

According to NTB senior officer Santosh Bikram Thapa, the continued improvement in tourist arrivals in recent months is due to the expansion of international air connectivity, tourism promotion campaigns, marketing efforts in key source markets, and Nepal’s image as a safe and attractive destination.

The Board said it is preparing to conduct further promotional activities in India, China, the US, Europe, and other key source markets ahead of the upcoming tourism season.