Indra Jatra Festival
The grand festival of Kathmandu β eight days of chariot processions, living goddess worship, and masked dances that transform Durbar Square.
Nepal breathes through its festivals. From the thunder of Indra Jatra to the silence of a Himalayan sunrise β discover events that stay with you forever.
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Annual Events
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Cultural Festivals
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Regions
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Years of Tradition
The grand festival of Kathmandu β eight days of chariot processions, living goddess worship, and masked dances that transform Durbar Square.
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The grand festival of Kathmandu β eight days of chariot processions, living goddess worship, and masked dances that transform Durbar Square.
Nepal's dazzling festival of lights. Five days of oil lamps, marigold garlands, and the worship of crows, dogs, cows, and the goddess of wealth.
The world's highest marathon β starting from Everest Base Camp at 5,364m and descending through Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar.
78% filled
Immerse yourself in the most joyful celebration of spring β streets explode with powder color, water balloons, and music across Nepal.
The legendary Annapurna Circuit reaches peak season β perfect trails, rhododendron forests, Thorong La Pass crossing, and mountain village culture.
Welcome the Tibetan lunar new year with butter lamp offerings, monastery celebrations, and vibrant Cham mask dances in Bouddhanath.
Witness decorated elephants in polo matches, races, and bathing ceremonies set against the backdrop of Chitwan National Park.
A week of sunrise yoga with Annapurna views, guided meditation, and Ayurvedic healing on the shores of Phewa Lake, Pokhara.
Three days of ancient Bon rituals and Buddhist ceremonies in the forbidden kingdom of Mustang β one of Nepal's most remote and magical celebrations.
78% filled
Nepal's longest and most important festival β fifteen days of goddess worship, family reunions, kite flying, and the blessing of elders.
Autumn floods power Nepal's rivers to their most thrilling peak β tackle Grade 4 and 5 rapids on the Trishuli, Kali Gandaki, and Bhote Koshi rivers.
Celebrate the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha at his birthplace β Lumbini, the sacred garden of peace.
Nepal's cultural events are not performances β they are living expressions of faith, community, and heritage that have endured for centuries.
2,500+
Years of unbroken tradition
125
Ethnic communities
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Valley
β°οΈ Adventure Events
Nepal is the world's ultimate adventure arena. These events are for those who seek more than sightseeing β they seek transformation.
The world's highest marathon β starting from Everest Base Camp at 5,364m and descending through Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar.
78% filled
Autumn floods power Nepal's rivers to their most thrilling peak β tackle Grade 4 and 5 rapids on the Trishuli, Kali Gandaki, and Bhote Koshi rivers.
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Quiet month β perfect for personal exploration.