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• The projected revenue of the Travel & Tourism market in Nepal is estimated to reach US$458.60m by 2024, with an expected annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2028) of 7.15%.
• This growth is expected to result in a projected market volume of US$604.40m by 2028.
• The largest market in this market is the Package Holidays, with a projected market volume of US$209.10m in 2024.
• By 2028, the number of users in Package Holidays is expected to amount to 2,295.00k users.
• In 2024, the user penetration rate is 11.7%, which is expected to increase to 13.4% by 2028.
• The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to amount to US$125.50.
• Online sales are projected to generate 64% of the total revenue in the Travel & Tourism market by 2028.
• It is worth noting that in global comparison, United States is expected to generate the most revenue in this market, with a projected revenue of US$199bn in 2024.
• Nepal's Travel & Tourism sector is experiencing a shift towards sustainable tourism, with an emphasis on ecotourism and community-based tourism initiatives.

Key regions: Malaysia , Europe , Singapore , Vietnam , United States

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The Travel & Tourism market encompasses a diverse range of accommodation services catering to the needs and preferences of travelers. This dynamic market includes package holidays, hotel accommodations, private vacation rentals, camping experiences, and cruises.

The market consists of five further markets.

• The Cruises market covers multi-day vacation trips on a cruise ship. The Cruises market encompasses exclusively passenger ticket revenues.
• The Vacation Rentals market comprises of private accommodation bookings which includes private holiday homes and houses as well as short-term rental of private rooms or flats.
• The Hotels market includes stays in hotels and professionally run guest houses.
• The Package Holidays market comprises of travel deals that normally contain travel and accommodation sold for one price, although optional further provisions can be included such as catering and tourist services.
• The Camping market includes bookings at camping sites for pitches using tents, campervans, or trailers. These can be associated with big chains or privately managed campsites.

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The main performance indicators of the Travel & Tourism market are revenues, average revenue per user (ARPU), users and user penetration rates. Additionally, online and offline sales channel shares display the distribution of online and offline bookings. The ARPU refers to the average revenue one user generates per year while the revenue represents the total booking volume. Revenues are generated through both online and offline sales channels and include exclusively B2C revenues and users for the above-mentioned markets. Users represent the aggregated number of guests. Each user is only counted once per year. Additional definitions for each market can be found within the respective market pages.

The booking volume includes all booked travels made by users from the selected region, independent of the departure and arrival. The scope includes domestic and outbound travel.

Prominent players in this sector include online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Opodo, as well as tour operators such as TUI. Specialized platforms like Hotels.com, Booking.com, and Airbnb facilitate the online booking of hotels and private accommodations, contributing significantly to the market's vibrancy.

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Nepal, known for its majestic mountains and rich cultural heritage, has been experiencing a notable growth in its Travel & Tourism market. Customer preferences: Travelers visiting Nepal are increasingly seeking authentic and immersive experiences, such as trekking in the Himalayas, exploring ancient temples, and participating in local festivals. The demand for sustainable and eco-friendly tourism practices is also on the rise, with tourists showing a preference for responsible travel options. Trends in the market: One of the key trends shaping the Travel & Tourism market in Nepal is the growing popularity of adventure tourism. Activities like mountaineering, white-water rafting, and paragliding are attracting thrill-seekers from around the globe. Additionally, the country's focus on promoting cultural tourism has led to an increase in heritage tours and homestay experiences. Local special circumstances: Nepal's unique geography, which includes eight of the world's ten highest peaks, positions it as a prime destination for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. The country's diverse ethnic communities and vibrant traditions also add to its appeal, offering tourists a chance to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of cultures. Underlying macroeconomic factors: The political stability and improved infrastructure in Nepal have played a significant role in driving the growth of the Travel & Tourism market. Government initiatives to promote tourism, such as easing visa regulations and investing in hospitality services, have helped attract a larger number of international visitors. Additionally, the increasing connectivity through air travel and the presence of a skilled workforce in the tourism industry have further boosted the sector's development.

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Visit Nepal Year 2020: Tourist Arrivals Drop to 230,085, the Lowest in 34 Years!

The coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted the Nepali tourism sector , especially when the government has planned to boost tourism through the ‘ Visit Nepal 2020 ‘ campaign. The Himalayan country, which sees heavy footfall throughout the year, has navigated a bleak year in terms of revenue and livelihood.

As the new COVID-19 infection cases have declined steadily in the last two months, the Nepali tourism sector has started gaining traction lately.

According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the number of foreign visitors to the country dropped by more than 80% in 2020 , the lowest in 34 years.

A total of 230,085 international tourists visited Nepal in 2020 , as the coronavirus pandemic restricted global travel.

“The arrival figure is far worse than the downturn during the Maoist insurgency (1996-2006) and the 2015 earthquakes combined,” said Dhananjaya Regmi, NEB CEO.

“But we hope to rebound by mid-2021,” he added.

Though April, May, and June witnessed the lowest footfall, the number of visitors has increased gradually to around 10,000 in December, giving the much-needed hope for the Nepali tourism sector .

With the resurgence of foreign visitors, the NTB has started preparing strategic plans to attract more tourists to the country. Meanwhile, the Nepali Government has issued some relief funds to revive the tourism sector.

While the Nepali Government has planned to celebrate the year 2020 as the Nepal Tourism Year (Visit Nepal 2020) to attract at least 2 million tourists , the pandemic has halted global travel, tourism, and leisure.

According to the Department of Immigration, as many as 200,000 foreign tourists visited Nepal in the last eight months, a significant drop from 739,000 in the same period last year.

Only 199,903 foreigners have visited Nepal from January to August this year.

Moreover, the number of foreign tourists leaving Nepal is higher than the number visiting the country in the last eight months. As per DoI, 232,082 foreigners left Nepal through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in the mentioned period.

The Nepali Tourism Board has around ten months in the current fiscal year 2020-21 to revive the tourism sector.

However, the Nepali Government has significantly slashed the budget for the current FY compared to the last fiscal.

The NTB has released a budget worth NPR 807 million for the current fiscal against NPR 1.63 billion allocated last fiscal.

“We have prepared a budget for the current fiscal year by slashing several expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Except for essential matters, we have not allocated budget for any other purpose,” said Dhananjay Regmi, CEO of NTB.

In 2019, Nepal received a total of 1.17 million foreign tourists , with the highest 209,611 from India, followed by 169,543 from China.

The tourists from the US stood at 93,196; UK 61,139; Sri Lanka 55,869; France 30,644; South Korea 29,679 and Spain 19,057.

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Visit Nepal 2020 Tourist Arrivals: 2% Drop in January

The Nepali government has inaugurated the ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’ campaign amid much fanfare on January 1, 2020, with an aim to attract 2 million foreign tourists.

Despite promoting the campaign on the global stage, Nepal has witnessed a 2% drop in tourist arrivals in the first month of the tourism year 2020.

January 2020 Tourist Arrivals:

According to the report by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the total tourist arrivals decreased from 81,273 in January 2019 to 79,686 in January 2020, down by 2%. This number includes tourists who traveled to Nepal by air and land routes.

“Of the total tourists, 65,983 entered the country by air whereas remaining 13,703 by land routes,” NTB said.

Global Overview:

• SAARC countries – 26.9%
• European countries – 13%
• USA – 9.2%
• Asian countries (except SAARC) – 9.1%
• Oceania region – 4.1%

Top 5 Countries:

• India – 16,882
• China – 13,303
• USA – 6,386
• Myanmar – 4,447
• Thailand – 4,010

“The fall in the tourist arrivals in Nepal is primarily due to the decline in visitors from China”, said Ram Chandra Regmi, an information officer at the Department of Immigration.

Dhananjay Regmi, CEO at NTB, said that the coronavirus outbreak in China , the second-largest source market for Nepal, has directly impacted the tourism arrivals in Nepal.

Many Chinese tourists have already canceled their trips to Nepal amid massive countrywide lockdown in China.

The coronavirus outbreak has not only impeded the tourists from China, but it has also hindered the tourists from India and Europe.

The tourists from countries outside China are cancelling their trips to Nepal as the country shares most of its border with coronavirus-hit China .

The NTB further added that the tourist arrivals drop could be even harsh in February.

Meanwhile, the Nepali Government is taking necessary initiations to fill the gap created by drop in tourist arrivals.

Nepal is continuously launching promotional events and products in countries including Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and the Middle East, among others.

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The government is planning to double the tourist arrivals from the countries outside China.

Earlier in 2019 , Nepal has witnessed 1.17 million tourist arrivals via air and land routes.

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Nepal to grow 3.87 percent, says statistical agency

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Nepal is expected to grow by 3.87 percent in the current fiscal year in the optimistic scenario—recovery of trade and robust tourism growth—according to the annual account estimates released by National Statistics Office on Tuesday.

Computed on the basis of this growth rate, Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP) at the purchaser's price is estimated to reach Rs5.70 trillion at the end of the fiscal year in mid-July.

The office’s growth estimate is slightly higher than the Asian Development Bank’s projection of 3.6 percent. The World Bank, on the other hand, has forecasted a growth rate of 3.3 percent. The government’s initial target was to achieve a robust 6 percent growth.

“The growth figure shows that the country’s economy is recovering,” said Hem Raj Regmi, deputy chief statistician at the National Statistics Office.

“Last fiscal year, we grew by nearly 2 percent and this fiscal year, we will add another 2 percent,” he said.

The growth forecast is based on the actual data for nine months and projected data for three months of the final quarter of the financial year.

The statistical office said that on the optimistic side, they have estimated that trade, wholesale and retail business, and hotels and accommodation would grow in the next three months.

The Nepali economy has historically been stuck in a low-growth trap in the past decades due to a decade-long Maoist insurgency followed by strikes, bandas, load shedding, and earthquakes.

Nepal was struck by two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.8 and 7.3 on April 25 and May 12, respectively, killing 8,790 people and injuring 22,300. The economic loss was estimated at $7 billion, out of which 76 percent was in the private sector.

Following the disaster, Nepal’s economic growth rate plunged to 3.98 percent in the fiscal year 2014-15 and decelerated further to 0.43 percent in 2015-16.

But since then, a flurry of post-disaster activities has meant that the economy is growing at breakneck speed. The Nepali economy grew by 8.98 percent in the fiscal year 2016-17, the highest growth rate since the fiscal year 1993-94.

In 2017-18, the economy grew by 7.62 percent and 6.66 percent in 2018-19, according to the National Statistics Office, formerly the Central Bureau of Statistics, the main government body that deals with the country's vital statistics.

The worst came in 2019-20 when the world was hit by the Covid pandemic. The pandemic-induced supply and demand shock on the economy caused Nepal's economy to plunge to a negative 2.37 percent.

This is the first annual negative growth rate since 1982-1983 when Nepal’s economic growth rate plummeted to -2.97 percent, according to the World Bank .

The statistics office then attributed the negative growth rate to a drought in 1980-81 that led to a severe food crisis .

Nepal’s economy, which rebounded strongly after Covid, has been marred by political instability and haphazard decisions to gain short-term benefits, economists say.

“The expenditure from the government and the private sector is staggeringly slow,” said Regmi.

Private investment remained sluggish, as evidenced by decreased imports of capital and intermediate goods. On the other hand, public consumption and investment contracted, driven by austerity measures and low revenue collection.

“The annual spending of the three tiers of the government stands at a combined Rs500 billion. If we assume that the private sector pumped four times more than the government into the national economy, the total expenditure will be Rs2.5 trillion,” said Regmi. “Now imagine what output would come from these small investments,” he questioned.

“There is no environment for Nepal to achieve a double-digit economic growth rate. We need to increase expenditure. We need to encourage the private sector to invest.”

“If the country’s capital expenditure remains the same, there is no need to be optimistic.”

Regmi, however, said that Nepal’s growth rate neither will slow down nor grow. “It will remain static.”

The statistical office has estimated that the per capita gross national income or per capita income may rise to $1,456 this year from $1,405 in the last fiscal year. The per capita GDP may reach $1,434 in the current fiscal year, from $1,389 in the last fiscal year. The per capita income means the average annual income of a person.

According to the report, the final consumption expenditure or money spent by Nepalis on consumption will reach Rs5.27 trillion, which is 92.38 percent of the GDP.

This means people are saving less or on average a person saves 7.62 percent of their income, which is so far not good, according to the officials. The workers' remittance as a percentage of GDP has been expected to reach 22.96 percent in the current fiscal year.

The statistical office said that the agriculture sector, which contributes 24.60 percent to the country’s economy, was projected to grow by 3.05 percent this fiscal year.

The manufacturing sector which contributes 4.8 percent to the GDP has been expected to drop by 1.60 percent by the end of the fiscal year. Similarly, the construction sector, which contributes 5.41 percent to the GDP, has been projected to drop 2.07 percent.

The retail and wholesale sector, the repair of motor vehicles, which accounts for 13.84 percent of the GDP, slowed 0.16 percent.

Accommodation and food service activities, which are linked to tourism activities, have been expected to see a robust growth of 21.84 percent, the highest among all 18 economic compositions in the Nepali economy, followed by the electricity and gas subsector.

Economists say that retail stores are seeing a slowdown in discretionary spending by consumers, primarily because of inflationary pressures, reflecting how a slowing economy has dampened the market mood.

A credit crunch, real estate slowdown, tumbling stock market and rising unemployment have rattled the economy even as a new government was formed.

Nepalis are not buying cars, furniture, gold and clothes. Stores in Kathmandu’s major markets like New Road, Mahabauddha and Durbarmarg have launched sales offers, but buyers are still not showing up.

People are spending less at restaurants and purchasing less goods for their homes. They are cutting their budgets almost everywhere.

“The government needs to encourage the private sector to invest to bring the economy on the track,” said Regmi.

Sangam Prasain Sangam Prasain is Business Editor at The Kathmandu Post, covering tourism, agriculture, mountaineering, aviation, infrastructure and other economic affairs. He joined The Kathmandu Post in October 2009.

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• Total Number of Tourists arrival in each months of 2023

Total number of  International tourists visited Nepal in 2023 is  10,14,876 . The Total number of international Tourists visited Nepal in each months of 2023 are listed as below:

 January: 55,074

February: 73,255

 March: 99,426

April:  98,773

 May:  77,703

June: 72,250

July: 57,726

August: 67,153

September: 91,012

October : 1,17,306

November: 1,08,630

Decembet: 96,568

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Updated on : 1 January, 2023

96,568 tourists visited Nepal in the month of December of 2023. The Top Ten Countries from where most tourists came are India, China, United States, Bangladesh, Thailand, United Kingdom, Australia, Myanmar, South Korea and Japan.  The Total number of Tourists arrivals in December month of 2023 from top ten countries on the basis of most tourists came; are as below 

1. India: 32,692 

2. China: 7,370 

3. USA: 7,027 

4. Bangladesh: 5,206 

5. Thailand: 4,534 

6. UK: 4,267 

7. Australia: 3,834 

8. Myanmar: 2,533 

9. South Korea: 2,363 

10. Japan: 2,339 

More than one million tourists came to Nepal via air in the year of 2023.  According to the statistics of the Nepal Tourism Board, 10,14,876 international tourists came to Nepal as on 31 December, 2023.

With this achievement, the government has successfully met its target of drawing one million foreign tourists in 2023. The goal was outlined in the budget for the current fiscal year, highlighting the intent to boost the number of international visitors to Nepal. 

Updated on : 1 December, 2023

Tourists Arrival in Nepal for the month of November 2023 is 1,08,630

According to the data provided by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), 1,08,630 International Tourists visited Nepal in November month of year 2023 ,   This is the number of tourists arriving by air;  among them Top Ten Country from where most Tourist came from are:

1. India :24,443

2. United State of America :11,461

3. China: 7,601

4. United Kingdom: 6,138

5. Australia: 5,060

6. Thailand: 3,962

7. Bangladesh: 3,761

8. Germany: 3,512

9. Sri Lanka: 3,228

10. France: 3,205

Updated on : 1 November, 2023

1,17,306 International Tourist arrived in Nepal in the month of October, 2023

According to data from the Immigration Department, Nepal welcomed a total of 117,306 tourists during October month, as confirmed by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

In October month of year 2023, the maximum number of 18,480 tourists from India came to Nepal. Americans are in second place. According to the data, 14,879 tourists came to Nepal from America. The British are in third place. As many as 8,217 tourists have come to Nepal from this country. Similarly, 6,880 tourists came from China, 6,0 75 from Australia, 5,916 from Germany, 5,271 from France, 4,292 from Bangladesh, 2,507 from Sri Lanka and 2,67 from Italy.

In the first 10 months of 2023, Nepal has welcomed over 800,000 tourists, as reported by the Nepal Tourism Board, with a total of 809,678 tourists arriving between January and October. 

Top Ten Country Name from where The most international Tourists came to Nepal by air in the month of October, 2023 are as below:

1. India - 18,480

2. USA - 14,879

3. United Kingdom - 8,217

4. China - 6,880

5. Australia - 6,075

6. Germany - 5,916

7. France - 5,271

8. Bangladesh - 4,292

9. Sri Lanka - 2,507

10. Italy - 2,467

Updated on : 1 October, 2023

According to the Nepal Tourism Board, there has been a 98 percent recovery in tourist arrivals this September compared to September 2019, the year when the highest number of tourists entered. In September 2019, a total of 92,604 foreign tourists entered Nepal.

Most of the visitors to Nepal are Indians. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 28,694 Indians entered in September. Then the size of Chinese is bigger and It reached 8,174 in September. This is the largest number of Chinese people who have entered after the Covid infection. The number of Americans who have entered Nepal has reached 7,364. The size of Bangladesh, which is number four, is 3,716.

The government of Nepal has set a target of attracting one million foreign tourists this year (2023). However, the number of foreign guests who entered Nepal by air during the period of nine months has reached about 7 lakh. The government target will be fulfilled only if three lakh tourists arrive in the next three months.

Updated Date: 1 September, 2023

67,153 International Tourists Visited Nepal in August, 2023. Among them, 26,665 from India, 5,027 from China, 4,629 from United States, 3,858 from Sri Lanka ,  3,190 from Bangladesh, 2,711 from the UK, 1,588 from Spain, 1520 from Japan, 1,496 from Italy,  1,347 from Australia and so on.

6,01,360 foreign tourists visited Nepal in the first eight months of 2023. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 601,360 tourists from various countries including India and the United States of America arrived in Nepal from January to August this year. More Details are available on given Data Table.

57,726  Tourists Visited Nepal in the month of  July in 2023 ; among them, from India 21357, from China 5,593, from United States 5,561 &  likewise from more countries Tourist came in Nepal in the month of July 2023.

According to data released by  the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 57,726 tourists came to Nepal in July 2023. Out of that only 21 thousand 357 Indians have come. In second place are Chinese citizens. Their number is 5 thousand 593 people. According to the board, the number of American tourists is 5,561. 

In July 2023, it has been seen that around 50 percent of the total number of tourists came from SAARC countries. 21 thousand 357 tourists from India, 2696 tourists from Bangladesh, 807 tourists from Bhutan, 484 tourists from Sri Lanka and 372 tourists from Pakistan visited Nepal this month.

Among other Asian countries, 1,375 tourists came from South Korea after China. Most of the European countries, 3,630 British tourists have come to Nepal. According to the data, 1 thousand 102 Tourists came to Nepal from Australia and 653 people came from Canada.

Updated Date: 2 July, 2023

72,250  International Tourist Visited Nepal in June month of the year 2023. Top 10  country from where the most tourists came in Nepal in June, 2023 are  India ,  United States ,  China ,  Bangladesh ,  United Kingdom ,  Australia ,  Malaysia ,  South Korea ,  Japan  and  Bhutan.

The total    4 ,76,481  foreign tourists visited Nepal in the six months (January to June) of the current fiscal year, 2022/23, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.

In the month of June 2023, a total of 72,250 foreign tourists entered Nepal. This data was provided by the Nepal Tourism Board, indicating a slight decrease in tourist arrivals compared to the previous months, possibly due to the onset of the monsoon season. However, it is noteworthy that this year has shown a significant recovery in tourism compared to 2021 and 2022, with a 96.48 percent increase in arrivals compared to pre-Covid times.

Source:   https://merolagani.com/NewsDetail.aspx?newsID=92241

Posted Date: May 2, 2023

Nearly 100,000 foreign tourists entered Nepal in the previous month, indicating a strong recovery in the country's tourism sector compared to the past years.

According to the data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) today, a total of 98,773 international tourists visited Nepal in April, which is a substantial increase from the 61,589 tourists who arrived in the corresponding month of 2022, 22,732 in April of 2021, and just 14 in April of 2020.

However, the arrivals are yet to recover to the pre-pandemic level, when 109,399 tourists had visited Nepal in April of 2019.

Maniraj Lamichhane, director of NTB, stated that the recent surge in tourist arrivals is a positive sign for Nepal's tourism industry and that the arrivals saw 90.28 per cent recovery last month compared to the corresponding month before the pandemic.

In April, India emerged as the top source country for tourists visiting Nepal, with a total of 31,437 Indian nationals visiting the country. This number constituted 31.83 per cent of the total international tourists who arrived in Nepal during the review period.

In comparison, the number of Indian tourists who visited Nepal during the same month in the previous year was 22,476.

The United States was the second-largest source country of tourists visiting Nepal in April, with a total of 8,413 American nationals arriving in the country. It was an increase from 7,344 American tourists who visited Nepal during the same month in the previous year.

The United Kingdom secured third position with 5,409 British tourists visiting Nepal in April.

Following the relaxation of COVID restrictions, China - Nepal's northern neighbour - came in the fourth position with 4,770. This figure is a massive surge by 1255.1 per cent from only 352 Chinese tourists who made Nepal their destination during the same month of 2022.

In terms of the geographic region, 35.88 per cent were from the SAARC countries, as per the NTB.

Likewise, 24.70 per cent of the total visitors were from European countries in April, while 10.21 per cent were from the Americas. The arrivals from Asia, Oceania and others stood at 14.84 per cent, 4.27 per cent, and 10.10 per cent, respectively.

Source:  https://theannapurnaexpress.com/news/a-close-to-99000-tourists-visited-nepal-in-april-41932

Posted Date:  April 2, 2023

Nepal’s tourism industry will soon revive its strength following the long duration hit by the Covid pandemic if the number of foreign tourists recorded in recent months is anything to go by.

Nepal Tourism Board  says 99,426 foreigners came to Nepal on tourist visas via air route in March, which is the highest of monthly arrival records since the Covid impact in early 2020.

The number makes up 78 per cent of the tourist arrival recorded in March 2019.

In the first three months of 2023, the country recorded 227,755 foreign tourists, informs the board’s director Mani Raj Lamichhane.

While there are hopes that the number will further rise in April thanks to the beginning of the mountaineering and trekking season, there are concerns that the new  rule banning solo trekking  might have  some adverse impact .

Source: h ttps://english.onlinekhabar.com/foreign-tourists-march-2023.html

Posted Date: March 02, 2021

According to  Nepal Tourism Board , 125,329 tourists arrived in Nepal with 55,074 arriving in January and 73,255 arriving in February.

With China allowing its citizens to travel abroad, its effect has been seen in Nepali tourism with the country seeing a rise in tourist arrival in February since the coronavirus pandemic, informs NRB director Maniraj Lamichhane. However, the highest number of tourists coming into the country is from India and the USA.

According to NTB data, 18,401 Indian tourists came to Nepal followed by 7,887 tourists from the USA. Thai tourists, interestingly, are third with 4,802 visiting Nepal.

Source:   https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tourism-tourist-growth-nepal.htm l

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