Nepal’s trekking trade looks east as Iran war disrupts Western tourist flow

Global Analysis by Policy Wire: Nepal’s tourism industry is scrambling to offset a sharp fall in Western visitors during the peak spring trekking season, with operators and officials turning their...

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April 16, 2026 One Min Read

Global Analysis by Policy Wire:

Nepal’s tourism industry is scrambling to offset a sharp fall in Western visitors during the peak spring trekking season, with operators and officials turning their attention to Asia-Pacific markets as conflict-linked travel disruptions ripple through the Middle East.
Arrivals from the Americas and Europe, which account for a sizeable share of Nepal’s higher-spending long-haul tourism…

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