Nepal Festival Tours

Nepal is a secular country with a rich mix of Hindu, Buddhist and Christian traditions, along with indigenous cultures. Its festivals offer a wonderful way to experience local customs, religious rituals and community celebrations. Each festival tour is timed around a specific occasion, from Dashain and Deepawali in autumn 2026 to Holi, Maha Shivaratri, Buddha Purnima, Tiji, and Indra Jatra in 2027, so you can witness traditions passed down for generations. Nepal is also a wonderful place to spend Christmas and New Year with culture, safari, and mountain walks.

You will walk through streets strung with lights and offerings, receive tika and Bhai Tika blessings with a Nepali family in Dhading, and watch the Kumari chariot procession at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Other journeys take you to Pashupatinath Temple on Maha Shivaratri, to Lumbini for Buddha Jayanti, to Tengboche Monastery for the Mani Rimdu masked dances, and to Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang for the three day Tiji Festival. Each trip pairs the festival with sightseeing, culture, and warm hospitality, whether it is the energy of festive squares, the quiet stillness of a monastery ceremony, or a Christmas Eve gala dinner at Club Himalaya in Nagarkot and a New Year’s Eve countdown at Sarangkot.

Our local team knows these festivals and their dates well. We provide clear information about prices, inclusions and travel arrangements before you book. From your first enquiry to your departure, we help you enjoy the celebrations and experience Nepal’s local culture. Browse our festival tours below, check the best seasons to travel, or contact us to plan a customized journey around your festival of choice.

What Makes These Festival Tours Special

Each festival tour is planned around the main celebration dates, allowing you to choose the festival, travel dates and pace that suit your plans.

• Timed Around the Festival
  Each tour is planned around the main celebration dates, whether it is Dashain and Tihar, the colours of Holi, Maha Shivaratri at Pashupatinath Temple, Buddha Jayanti in Lumbini, the Kumari procession during Indra Jatra, Mani Rimdu at Tengboche Monastery, or the Tiji Festival in Upper Mustang.

• Celebrate With Local Families
  On our Dashain and Deepawali tours, receive tika and Bhai Tika blessings from a Nepali family in Dhading.

• Festivals and Cultural Exploration
  Combine festival celebrations with visits to Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park or Upper Mustang, depending on your chosen tour.

• Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
  Every package lists what is included and what is not, so you know what to expect.

• Guide and Travel Support
  Enjoy experienced guides and helpful support from your first enquiry to your departure.

Package Highlights