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5 things to do in Kathmandu
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
October–December (all year round) •
The ancient religious architecture masterpiece is towering over the Kathmandu Valley, in the western part of Kathmandu City
Teej
September 6, 2024 •
Witness the most famous festival among Nepali women, as they fill the streets of Kathmandu with red colour
Ghode Jatra
March 21, 2023 •
Watch a military parade and a horse race during a festival unique to Kathmandu
Garden of Dreams in Bloom
March–June •
Explore the beauty of the historical garden in the heart of Kathmandu
Kukur Tihar, Nepal Dog Festival
October 31, 2024 •
On this day, all Nepalese dogs, home-owned and stray, will receive a royal treatment