Nepali tourists rank tenth among foreign visitors traveling to India

Records from the ministry indicate that nine1 lakh forty-eight thousand seven hundred sixty-six foreign tourists arrived in India during the year 2025. Among these international arrivals, five lakh forty-five thousand four hundred thirty-eight individuals originated from the neighboring nation, securing the tenth rank on the list of top visitor-sending countries. Statistical details demonstrate that travelers cross the border primarily for three main purposes: medical treatment, religious observances, and sightseeing. This consistent flow of visitors places the country firmly within the top ten nationalities visiting India annually, trailing closely behind other major international source markets. In comparison, arrivals from Bangladesh, which previously stood at seventeen lakh fifty thousand one hundred sixty-five visitors, suffered a substantial drop in numbers throughout 2025. The ministry's official records highlight these shifting trends in regional tourism and cross-border movement across different nations. The data underscores the significance of regional travel patterns, with medical tourism and pilgrimage continuing to drive a substantial portion of outbound movement toward India. Authorities continue to monitor these annual tourist arrival statistics to understand evolving travel preferences across South Asia.