KATHMANDU: Nepal has welcomed more than 1.14 million tourists in 2024, marking a significant recovery in the tourism sector.
According to the Nepal Tourism Board, as of this morning, the country has seen a total of 1.147 million visitors.
Board Director Marinraj Lamichhane shared that, on average, 3,000 tourists have arrived daily, reflecting a 14 percent increase from 2023.
The 2024 figures surpass those of 2019, when 1.197 million foreign tourists visited Nepal.
This marks the first year of tourism growth since the pandemic, as arrivals were nearly halted between 2020 and 2022.
According to the latest six-month data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Nepal’s tourism has rebounded to 96 percent of pre-COVID levels.
Major events, including the Nepal Premier League (NPL), World Buddhist Conference, International Balloon Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and various fairs and exhibitions, have significantly contributed to the rise in tourist arrivals.
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