Dashain, Tihar, Holi, and more — how to experience Nepal's celebrations respectfully as a visitor.
Nepal's festival calendar blends Hindu, Buddhist, and indigenous traditions. Timing your visit around a major celebration adds unforgettable cultural depth.
The country's longest festival brings families together for blessings, feasts, and kite-flying across the hills and valleys.
The festival of lights decorates homes with oil lamps and marigold garlands — especially magical in Kathmandu and Pokhara at night.
Licensed Khumbu guide with 12 years on the Everest trail. Ram specializes in safe acclimatization pacing and Sherpa cultural context.
More guides and field dispatches from our Nepal journal
AdventureRestricted-area permits, jeep tours vs trekking, and the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang.
Travel GuideFrom Everest base camps to sacred valleys — our local team's picks for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike.
TrekkingPermits, pacing, packing lists, and what to expect on the trail to the roof of the world.
