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Nepal Festival Calendar

Nepal packs a lot into its calendar: the ten-day national celebration of Dashain, the lights of Tihar, the chariot processions of Indra Jatra, the birth anniversary of Buddha Jayanti. Most months hold something worth planning around.

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January

1 eventWinter

  • Maghe Sankranti (Jan 14-15)

    Chitwan National Park

March

1 eventSpring

  • Holi

    Celebrated all over Nepal

October

1 eventAutumn

  • Dashain

    Celebrated all over Nepal

February

Winter

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Quiet season, fewer crowds, lower prices.

April

Spring

Quiet season, fewer crowds, lower prices.

May

Spring

Quiet season, fewer crowds, lower prices.