Festivals of Nepal

Overview

Nepal's festival calendar is dense and varies year to year — Dashain, Tihar, Holi and many smaller local festivals each bring their own processions, rituals and communal gatherings. This journey is timed to whichever major festival falls during your travel dates, with the day-by-day plan built around that specific celebration rather than a fixed generic itinerary.

Because festival timing and customs shift each year, the exact schedule is confirmed with you once your dates are set — some festivals center on family and home rituals guests can only observe respectfully from a distance, others include public processions and gatherings open to visitors. Your guide will be direct about which is which for the specific festival you'll experience.