According to the latest data, Nepal has welcomed 12,626 tourists this month.
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Nepal's tourism sector welcomed 100,000 tourists in May 2026. This is nearly 20 percent more than the same month last year.
According to the latest data released by the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration on Monday, international tourist arrivals have increased in May.
According to the latest data, Nepal welcomed 12,626 tourists this month.
This is a 19.0% increase compared to May 2025 (86,216 arrivals). This is 31% more than before the COVID pandemic. In May 2019, 78,329 tourists arrived.
According to the Tourism Board, this confirms that the Nepali tourism sector is fully recovering from the impact of the pandemic and moving towards new heights.
India remains the largest contributor to Nepal's tourism sector, accounting for nearly 40% of the total arrivals. Top 5 countries that received the most tourists in Nepal in May 2026: India 40,782 (39.74%), China 11,514 (11.22%), United States 9,001 (8.77%), Bangladesh 5,298 (5.16%) and United Kingdom 3,375 (3.29%). The regional distribution of
tourist arrivals highlights Nepal's global appeal. South Asian (SAARC) countries account for the largest share of total arrivals, with 47.2%. In terms of regional breakdown, South Asia 48,461 (47.2%), Asia (Others) 20,462 (19.9%), Europe 13,440 (13.1%), America 10,618 (10.3%), Oceania (Australia and surrounding countries) 3,188 (3.1%), Middle East 1,511 (1.5%), 334 (0.3%) Africa and 4,612 (4.5%) tourists from other countries appear to have come to Nepal.
