Tourist Arrivals in Nepal Cross 800 Thousand Mark in 2025 — NRB and Tourism Board Data

Published on October 27, 2025

Nepal’s tourism sector has achieved another milestone in 2025, with the number of international tourist arrivals surpassing the 800,000 mark, according to the latest data published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The total number of foreign visitors reached 815,273, indicating a sustained recovery and strong performance after the record-breaking 1.14 million arrivals in 2024. Although slightly lower than last year’s exceptional surge, the figure shows that Nepal’s tourism industry has entered a phase of stable and organic growth, supported by improving infrastructure, digital facilitation, and renewed global confidence.

The data highlights that January to March 2025 accounted for more than 338,000 arrivals, making it one of the busiest opening quarters in the country’s tourism history. Seasonal peaks were observed in March, April, and October, coinciding with major trekking periods and cultural festivals that attract thousands of adventure seekers and heritage travelers each year. These trends demonstrate Nepal’s growing appeal as an all-season destination, catering to diverse travel interests such as mountain expeditions, cultural exploration, spiritual journeys, and eco-tourism.

Officials from the Nepal Tourism Board attribute this positive trend to strategic promotional campaigns, expanded air connectivity with countries like India, China, Thailand, and the UAE, and the increasing use of online visa systemsand digital tourism marketing platforms. The NRB’s macroeconomic indicators also show tourism’s significant role in foreign currency earnings and employment generation, reinforcing its contribution to Nepal’s post-pandemic economic resilience.

However, experts emphasize that Nepal must now focus on sustainability and diversification — balancing growth with environmental preservation and local community participation. Expanding air routes, upgrading regional airports, promoting adventure safety standards, and developing rural tourism circuits are seen as key priorities for the next phase. With consistent policy support and innovation, Nepal is on track to cross the one-million mark again by 2026, further solidifying its global reputation as the Gateway to the Himalayas.

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Tourist Arrivals in Nepal Cross 800 Thousand Mark in 2025 — NRB and Tourism Board Data

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