Five Lakhs Tourists Visited Nepal in 5 Months
June 17, 2025 | Investopaper
Nepal’s growing appeal as a global travel destination, driven by its iconic Himalayan trekking routes, ancient temples, and vibrant festivals, has attracted more than five lakhs tourists in the five months period. In the first five months of 2025, Nepal has welcomed over 501,264 foreign tourists, according to data from the Nepal Tourism Board. The monthly breakdown shows a steady flow, with January recording 79,991 tourists, February 96,880, March 121,800, April 116,490, and May alone seeing 86,216 visitors.
In May, highest tourists arrival was from India (28,160), followed by the United States (9,074), China (8,824), Bangladesh (4,280), and the United Kingdom (3,473). Regionally, South Asian countries contributed 34,350 tourists, while Asia (excluding South Asia) and other regions added 18,069. Europe sent 13,330 travelers, and the Middle East accounted for 1,515 visitors.
2024 was a strong year for Nepal’s tourism, with a total of approximately 1.15 million visitors. Monthly figures for 2024 included January (79,100), February (97,426), March (128,167), April (111,376), May (90,211), June (76,736), July (64,599), August (72,717), September (96,305), October (124,393), November (114,501), and December (around 93,000). The year 2024 saw a 13% increase over 2023, indicating a consistent upward trajectory in tourist arrivals.
The influx of over half a million tourists in just five months sets an optimistic tone for the rest of 2025, with expectations of even greater numbers during peak seasons.
