Nepal Festivals

Nepal Festivals

Nepal is a diverse country with a varied landscape, rich biodiversity, and culture. People live in the Himalayas, Hills, and the Terai regions from east to west. Each community has its own unique culture and traditions. Each of them has its own set of beliefs and festivals to celebrate. They celebrate many different festivals. Although most of these festivals are religious, some have historical significance, while others are seasonal and legendary celebrations. Nepalese religion has been influenced and has always been the core of Nepali culture.

Festivals such as Dashain and Tihar are of national significance, and Bisket Jatra or Rato Machchhendranath Jatra belong to the traditions of the old valley towns. And still others, such as Chat, Losar is observed only by a particular ethnic community. The vivid cultural diversity of Nepal is seen in the different festival celebrations.

Below is a list of some of the festivals celebrated by the people in Nepal.

2024 Festival Dates for Nepal

Festival Name Place From Till
Tiji Festival Upper Mustang May 05, 2024 May 07, 2024
Buddha Jayanti Especially in Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Lumbini May 23, 2024
Gai Jatra Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan Aug 20, 2024
Krishna Janmasthami All over Nepal Aug 26, 2024
Teej Festival Nepal Sep 06, 2024
Indra Jatra Kathmandu Sep 17, 2024
Navratri Durga Puja All over India and Nepal Oct 03, 2024 Oct 11, 2024
Dashain All over Nepal, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam and Bhutan Oct 12, 2024
Diwali All over India and Nepal Nov 01, 2024
Tihar(Bhai Tika) Nepal Nov 03, 2024
Mani Rimdu Tengboche, Chiwong and Thame Monastery Nov 09, 2024 Nov 11, 2024
Tamu Lhosar Nepal Dec 30, 2024
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