Tourist arrivals in Lumbini

Lumbini welcomed people from 96 countries in 2022, and until July this year, tourists from 67 countries visited the historic city

Tourist arrivals in Lumbini have significantly increased in recent years. The data shows the birthplace of Gautam Buddha experienced a surge in the influx of tourists in the post-COVID-19 period. According to the Lumbini Development Trust, as of July 2023, tourist arrivals (except Nepal and India) had increased by 500 percent compared to the corresponding period last year.

Likewise, the number of visitors from India increased by 30 percent, followed by a similar rise in the arrivals of domestic tourists. As of July 2023, a total of 23,942 tourists from third countries had been in Lumbini, compared to 3,975 during the corresponding period last year, according to LDT public relations chief and information officer Dr. Hari Rai. Lumbini welcomed people from 96 countries in 2022, and until July this year, tourists from 67 countries visited the historic city. It is said more Indians are visiting Lumbini following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here in May 2022._Rss

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