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24 things to do in Nepal
Tihar
Also known as Swanti or Diwali, the festival lasts for five days and includes different events dedicated to animals and family members
Dashain Festival
One of the most important Hindu festivals in Nepal, Dashain is all about community building, worshipping, and marvelous traditions
White Water Rafting and Kayaking Season
Although rafting and kayaking during the monsoon season might sound exciting, only a few rivers are accessible. Therefore, try to make sure you are travelling outside the notorious season
Janai Purnima
One of the biggest days for higher class Hindus. During the event, the pilgrims bathe in the sacred water and change the threads on their hands
Mustard Fields in Bloom
Mustard is a vital plant for almost all Asian countries. In Nepal its yellow bloom covers many fields, making it a top destination for beauty seekers
Monsoon Season
Although Nepal has four seasons that could be compared to winter, summer, spring and autumn, the are often downpours caused by the monsoon
Gathia Mangal (Ghanta Karn)
A Newar festival that celebrates the expulsion of the demons from the country
Rato Machindranath Jatra
One of the biggest events that are socially important for Nepalese, features a huge decorated chariot moved around the city of Patan
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
Chhath Festival
Originally Indian, the festival honours the god of sun. It is celebrated only in Terai region of Nepal
Shree Swasthani Brata Katha
Worshipers of Swasthani and Shiva take a huge massive bath together, which is believed to make miracles
Observing Everest from the Gokyo Lakes
Nepal's largest glaciers with pristine turquoise water are a perfect spot to observe snowy mountains
Nepal Tea Harvest Season
Nepal may not be the most famous tea producer, but the taste of this country's tea is unique and fresh
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
Kukur Tihar, Nepal Dog Festival
On this day, all Nepalese dogs, home-owned and stray, will receive a royal treatment
Lukla Tenzing–Hillary Airport
The world's most dangerous airport is not for the faint-hearted
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon
Possibly the most adventurous trail run on the planet