Foreign tourists are staying longer, but spending less in Nepal

Average tourist stay hit a record 16.34 days in 2025, but daily spending fell to $33.09, the second-lowest on record. Hoteliers blame weak transport safety, price wars and political disruptions for keeping high-value travellers away despite a boom in luxury hospitality.

Foreign tourists are staying in Nepal longer than ever, but they are spending less each day, raising fresh concerns about the country’s ability to attract high-value visitors despite a surge in investment in luxury hotels and resorts.