Nepal is rich in its traditions. More than 80 percent of the followers of Hinduism and more than 10 percent of the followers of Buddhism live here. Therefore, all Hindu and Buddhist holidays are celebrated in Nepal. And there are… Read more
Holidays in Nepal. Sri Panchami or Saraswati Puja
The Sri Panchami holiday is Hindu and it is celebrated in honor of the goddess of wisdom and knowledge – Saraswati. Adherents of the Hindu religion in Nepal, and there are 80 percent of the total population here, worship the… Read more
Holidays in Nepal. Bala Chaturdasi Festival
Bala Chaturdasi is celebrated in Nepal as a day of remembrance for ancestors. It is usually celebrated in December. The holiday lasts for several days, when Nepalese Hindus pray for eternal peace for deceased relatives and sow seven kinds of… Read more
Holidays in Nepal. Upper Mustang Teegee Festival
The Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang is known as the “roof of the world”. The mysterious country is located in the north of Nepal, where it is surrounded on three sides by Tibet. The spirit of the Middle Ages is still… Read more
New Year in Nepal. Bisquet Festival
In the spring, when the trees are blooming in the Himalayan valleys and the air temperature becomes very comfortable, the Nepalese celebrate the New Year’s Festival – Bisket for nine days. It usually starts on April 10 and lasts until… Read more