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Nepal's Major Festivals in 2026: Plan Your Trip Around Them

Nepal celebrates hundreds of festivals throughout the year. Major ones include Dashain (October) — the longest and most important Hindu festival with family gatherings and cultural programs. Tihar (October/November) — the festival of lights similar to Diwali. Holi (March) — the colorful spring festival. Buddha Jayanti (May) — celebrating the birth of Lord Buddha at Boudhanath Stupa with thousands of pilgrims. Indra Jatra (September) — a unique Kathmandu street festival featuring the Kumari (Living Goddess) chariot procession. Bisket Jatra (April) — Bhaktapur's new year celebration. Royal Travel can arrange your itinerary to coincide with these incredible cultural events.

Nepal's vibrant festival calendar offers travelers unique cultural experiences. Timing your visit to coincide with major festivals adds an unforgettable dimension to your trip.