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.

2021 Festival Dates for Nepal

Festival Name Place From Till
Sonam Lhosar Sikkim, Darjeeling, Nepal Feb 12, 2021
Maha Shivaratri India and Nepal Mar 11, 2021
Holi Festival Nepal Mar 29, 2021
Ghode Jatra Tundikhel, Kathmandu Apr 11, 2021
Nepali New Year and Bisket Jatra New Year all over Nepal, Bisket Jatra Bhaktapur and Thimi Apr 14, 2021
Ram Navami India and Nepal Apr 21, 2021
Saga Dawa all over Nepal May 26, 2021
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon Everest Base Camp, Nepal May 29, 2021
Gai Jatra Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan Aug 23, 2021
Teej Festival Nepal Sep 09, 2021
Indra Jatra Kathmandu Sep 19, 2021
Navratri Durga Puja All over India and Nepal Oct 13, 2021 Oct 17, 2021
Dashain All over Nepal, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam and Bhutan Oct 16, 2021
Mani Rimdu Tengboche, Chiwong and Thame Monastery Oct 20, 2021 Oct 22, 2021
Lhabab Duchen All over Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan Oct 27, 2021
Tihar(Bhai Tika) Nepal Nov 04, 2021 Nov 06, 2021
Diwali All over India and Nepal Nov 04, 2021 Nov 06, 2021
Tamu Lhosar Nepal Dec 30, 2021
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