International Visitor Arrivals to Nepal Rise 8.8% in February 2026
Nepal’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in February 2026, recording a total of 105,441 International Visitor Arrivals (IVAs), reflecting sustained global confidence in the country as a premier travel destination. The latest figures show an 8.8 percent increase compared to February 2025 and a 2.9 percent rise over pre-pandemic levels of February 2019. Overall, Nepal has achieved a 102.9 percent recovery compared to 2019, signaling a full rebound and renewed momentum in the tourism industry.
India remained the largest source market, contributing 22,745 visitors, accounting for 21.6 percent of total arrivals. China followed with 10,816 visitors (10.3 percent), while the United States recorded 9,710 arrivals (9.2 percent). Sri Lanka contributed 7,515 visitors (7.1 percent), and Myanmar accounted for 6,035 arrivals (5.7 percent), rounding out the top five tourist-generating markets.
Region-wise, South Asia (SAARC countries) dominated arrivals with 33.5 percent, followed by other Asian countries at 28.3 percent. Europe contributed 16.6 percent, while the Americas accounted for 11.2 percent of total visitors. Smaller shares came from Oceania (1.6 percent), the Middle East (0.9 percent), and Africa (0.3 percent), with other regions making up 7.5 percent.
The encouraging growth in arrivals underscores Nepal’s strengthening global appeal and reinforces efforts to position the country as a “Lifetime Experience Destination,” supported by its diverse natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and adventure tourism offerings.
