Tourist arrivals from SAARC countries registered a positive growth of 71.5 per cent while arrival of Indian tourists recorded a robust growth of 78.4 per cent, stated the NTB.
According to the figure, tourist arrivals from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have also increased by 3.3 per cent, 24.1 per cent and 31.6 per cent, respectively.
Tourist arrival from Asian countries (other than SAARC region) also recorded a remarkable growth of 63.9 per cent, thanks to the improved security situation and impact of Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) campaign.
Giving a ray of hope for sustainable tourism development in the country, tourist arrival from the world's second largest economy and most populous country, China, increased by over cent percent to the same month last year.
Similarly, tourist arrivals from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea increased by 134 per cent, 115.7 per cent, 78 per cent and 94 per cent, respectively. However, tourist arrival from Japan has declined by 15 per cent.
Likewise, overall tourist arrival from the European countries rose by 10.5 per cent while tourist arrival from Australia and New Zealand has also increased by 53 per cent and 129 per cent, respectively.
Also tourist arrival from the USA and Canada increased in the period, compared to the same period last year.
During the first five months of the NTY 2011, tourist arrival has increased by some 23 per cent to 208,137, as per the available statistics.
Nepal, a country of sublime beauty, tucked away in the shades of the highest mountain range in the world, can truly be labeled the 'last paradise' on earth. Even in such a small area of 147181 sq. kilometers, Nepal presents a myriad of attractions to tourists and locals alike – ranging from its scenic beauty and well preserved exotic culture to the adventure opportunities in every nook and cranny in the country.Geographically, the country is divided into three regions; Mountain, Hill and Terai
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