Nepal sees rise in international tourists, but Indian arrivals decline in 2024

Nepal Tourism Board: Indian visitors to Nepal in December dropped notably from 32,692 in 2023 to 24,541 in 2024, marking a 24.9 per cent decrease. Despite missing the 2024 target of 1.6 million tourists, Nepal's tourism sector has significantly recovered to 99 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels, contributing significantly to the economy and foreign exchange earnings.