Best time to visit
17 things to do in Kathmandu
Tihar
Also known as Swanti or Diwali, the festival lasts for five days and includes different events dedicated to animals and family members
Honey Hunting Season
One of the unique activities in Nepal is gathering honey from the wild bees' nests. Men are climbing high cliffs to get to the nests and harvest the honey
Gathia Mangal (Ghanta Karn)
A Newar festival that celebrates the expulsion of the demons from the country
Lhosar
Also known as Tibetan New Year, Sonam Lhosar is celebrated by all Tibetan-speaking groups in a very colorful way
Sel Roti
Synonymous to great festivities, this delicacy is the real taste of Nepal
Shree Swasthani Bratakatha
Worshipers of Swasthani and Shiva take a huge massive bath together, which is believed to make miracles
Trekking Season
Trekking in Nepal is one of lifetime adventures, since the Himalayan mountains are the highest in the world, and nature is unique
Holi Festival
A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions
Gai Jatra Festival
The festival to commemorate the deaths of people throughout the year, is a picturesque one and unique to Kathmandu Valley and its Newar and Tharu communities
Bisket Jatra (Nepali New Year)
A major holiday in Nepal is celebrated with interesting rituals to observe
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
The ancient religious architecture masterpiece is towering over the Kathmandu Valley, in the western part of Kathmandu City
Teej
Witness the most famous festival among Nepali women, as they fill the streets of Kathmandu with red colour
Ghode Jatra
Watch a military parade and a horse race during a festival unique to Kathmandu
Garden of Dreams in Bloom
Explore the beauty of the historical garden in the heart of Kathmandu
Buddha Jayanti (Buddha's birthday)
Celebrate Buddha's birthday at his birthplace and in the capital of Nepal
Kukur Tihar, Nepal Dog Festival
On this day, all Nepalese dogs, home-owned and stray, will receive a royal treatment