Nepal welcomes 71,775 foreign tourists in July, Chinese surge

THE NEWS:
China’s tourist arrivals to Nepal surged 61.09% in July 2026, reaching 11,099 visitors and surpassing the pre‑pandemic level of 10,215 recorded in July 2019, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.

DETAILS:

Chinese arrivals rose to 11,099 in July 2026, up from 6,890 in July 2025.
Total foreign tourists in Nepal reached 71,775 in July 2026, a 2.3% increase over July 2025’s 70,193.
India remained the largest source market with 23,490 visitors, accounting for 32.73% of all arrivals.
The increase occurred despite the monsoon season, indicating steady demand.

FAQ

How many foreign tourists visited Nepal in July 2026?
Nepal welcomed 71,775 foreign tourists in July 2026, a 2.3% rise over July 2025’s 70,193, according to the Nepal Tourism Board, despite the monsoon season, showing continued demand for the destination.

Which source market was the largest for Nepal in July 2026 and how many visitors did it bring?
India was Nepal’s top source market in July 2026, delivering 23,490 visitors, which represented 32.73% of all foreign arrivals that month, according to the Nepal Tourism Board, making it the leading contributor to the tourist influx.

By what percentage did Chinese tourist arrivals increase in July 2026 compared with July 2025, and how does that compare to pre‑pandemic levels?
Chinese tourist arrivals rose to 11,099 in July 2026, up 61.09% from 6,890 in July 2025, and exceeded the pre‑pandemic level of 10,215 recorded in July 2019, marking the strongest monthly growth among source markets, per the Nepal Tourism Board.

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