Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Nepal Tourism Statistics: 1.2M Arrivals in 2025
Nepal recorded 1,158,459 international arrivals in 2025, the Nepal Tourism Board reports. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 9,883 Airbnb stays in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026, with Kathmandu the most booked city. The busiest month was November.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 74,193
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- November
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 99%
Key facts
Nepal Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Nepal Tourism Board puts Nepal at 1,158,459 international arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Nepal at 9,883 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nepal added up to 74,193 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Nepal lasted 7.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 23 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks November the busiest Airbnb month in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by May and March, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Nepal had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were November, May and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nepal in October were booked furthest ahead, about 40 days, against 17 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 99% of Nepal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and India at 12%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Nepal 26th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Kathmandu had the most Airbnb stays of the 3 towns it lists in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026, at 4,483, ahead of Pokhara and Lalitpur.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Nepal?
The Nepal Tourism Board counted 1,158,459 international arrivals in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,158,459International arrivals | Tourist arrivals to Nepal, January to December 2025, Department of Immigration data | 2025 | Nepal Tourism Board |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Nepal
Nepal had 1,050 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 9,883 stays and 74,193 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.5 nights and was booked about 23 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 5 towns it tracks in Nepal; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,050
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 9,883
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 74,193
- Typical stay
- 7.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 23 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Nepal?
On Airbnb, November was the busiest month in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026, then May and March. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
November ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: November, May, March, August, September, October, April, December, June, February, July, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| November | 9.1% | 38 days |
| May | 8.9% | 20 days |
| March | 8.7% | 24 days |
| August | 8.6% | 22 days |
| September | 8.6% | 22 days |
| October | 8.5% | 40 days |
| April | 8.2% | 24 days |
| December | 8.2% | 21 days |
| June | 8.0% | 17 days |
| February | 7.9% | 28 days |
| July | 7.9% | 20 days |
| January | 7.5% | 21 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Nepal Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Nepal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (99%), led by the United States at 21% and India at 12%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 2.9%, ahead of Bengaluru at 2.6%. The figures rest on 28,851 reviews, written over many years.
99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 99%
- From within Nepal 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Nepal
Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lalitpur took 93% of Airbnb stays in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026. November is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 3 towns, led by Kathmandu, and March in 1, led by Pokhara. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 98% in Lalitpur to 99% in Kathmandu.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 3 of Nepal's 5 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Nepal
How many tourists visit Nepal?
Nepal had 1,158,459 international arrivals in 2025, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 9,883 Airbnb stays in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Nepal?
The busiest Airbnb month in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026 was November, then May and March.
What is the quietest month in Nepal?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Nepal in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and July ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 21 days ahead, against 40 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Nepal?
A typical Airbnb stay in Nepal lasted 7.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 23 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 6.5 nights in September to 9.0 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Nepal come from?
Of Nepal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 21% and India at 12%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 2.9%, ahead of Bengaluru at 2.6%.
What is the most booked town in Nepal on Airbnb?
Kathmandu was the most booked town in Nepal on Airbnb, with an estimated 4,483 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Pokhara and Lalitpur.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Nepal Tourism Board counts international arrivals (1,158,459 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 9,883 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 5 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 28,851 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.