Kathmandu has a moderate and warm climate, which makes it comfortable and pleasant for sightseeing all year round. However, if you also plan to go trekking in the mountains, the best time to visit Kathmandu is in spring and autumn. During October and November, visitors can see one of the most important Nepali festivals Tihar alongside Kukur Tihar, the celebration of dogs. April and May is the time of blooming flowers in the Garden of Dreams and Bisket Jatra or Nepali New Year celebration. In May, Buddha's birthday is celebrated in the monasteries of Kathmandu.
On this day, all Nepalese dogs, home-owned and stray, will receive a royal treatment
Trekking in Nepal is one of lifetime adventures, since the Himalayan mountains are the highest in the world, and nature is unique
Also known as Swanti or Diwali, the festival lasts for five days and includes different events dedicated to animals and family members
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
Synonymous to great festivities, this delicacy is the real taste of Nepal
Canyoning is a unique way to experience Nepal's lush nature while participating in one of the most exciting activities ever
The ancient religious architecture masterpiece is towering over the Kathmandu Valley, in the western part of Kathmandu City
Worshipers of Swasthani and Shiva take a huge massive bath together, which is believed to make miracles
A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions
A major holiday in Nepal is celebrated with interesting rituals to observe
Also known as Tibetan New Year, Sonam Lhosar is celebrated by all Tibetan-speaking groups in a very colorful way
Witness the most famous festival among Nepali women, as they fill the streets of Kathmandu with red colour
Celebrate Buddha's birthday at his birthplace and in the capital of Nepal
A Newar festival that celebrates the expulsion of the demons from the country
Watch a military parade and a horse race during a festival unique to Kathmandu
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
A special delicacy for Newari Yomari Punhi celebration
Explore the beauty of the historical garden in the heart of Kathmandu