Chasuwa Ubhauli (Yakkha)
छासुवा (उभौली)
May 1, 2026 · Baishakh Purnima, 2083 BS
Approximate — confirm closer to your travel datesArun and Tamor valleys, eastern Nepal (Yakkha communities)
Plan a trip around Chasuwa Ubhauli (Yakkha)History & origin
Rooted in the Yakkha community's Mundhum tradition, distinct from though related to the neighboring Rai and Limbu observances — the Yakkha are one of the smaller Kirat groups of eastern Nepal, concentrated mainly around the Arun and Tamor river valleys.
How it’s celebrated
Communities gather at the Baishakh full moon for seasonal worship, dance and feasting, led by traditional Yakkha ritual specialists, seeking blessing for the planting season ahead.
Tips for visitors
One of the least visited festival traditions in Nepal for outsiders — a distinctly local experience if traveling through Yakkha settlements in the Arun-Tamor river valleys of eastern Nepal.
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