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13 things to do in Kathmandu
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Tihar
Also known as Swanti or Diwali, the festival lasts for five days and includes different events dedicated to animals and family members
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Gathia Mangal (Ghanta Karn)
A Newar festival that celebrates the expulsion of the demons from the country
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Lhosar
Also known as Tibetan New Year, Sonam Lhosar is celebrated by all Tibetan-speaking groups in a very colorful way
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Sel Roti
Synonymous to great festivities, this delicacy is the real taste of Nepal
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Shree Swasthani Brata Katha
Worshipers of Swasthani and Shiva take a huge massive bath together, which is believed to make miracles
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Holi Festival
A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions
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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
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Bisket Jatra (Nepali New Year)
A major holiday in Nepal is celebrated with interesting rituals to observe
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Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
The ancient religious architecture masterpiece is towering over the Kathmandu Valley, in the western part of Kathmandu City
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Teej
Witness the most famous festival among Nepali women, as they fill the streets of Kathmandu with red colour
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Ghode Jatra
Watch a military parade and a horse race during a festival unique to Kathmandu
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Garden of Dreams in Bloom
Explore the beauty of the historical garden in the heart of Kathmandu
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Kukur Tihar, Nepal Dog Festival
On this day, all Nepalese dogs, home-owned and stray, will receive a royal treatment