Rato Machhindranath Jatra is one of the most significant festivals in Patan. An entire chariot is erected from the wood and bamboo from selected forests of the country having religious importance. The festival is commenced by a Paaneju priest placing the idol of Rato Machindranath inside the chariot. As Rato Machhindranath is a deity worshipped by many Hindus and Buddhists in the valley, the chariot is carried through a number of places in and around Lalitpur including Gabahal, Sundhara, and Lagankhel. Rato Machhindranath is also worshipped as Padmapani Lokeshwor, Avalokiteshvara and Aryavalokitesvara and Karunamaya. He is believed to have been brought from Assam when Kathmandu valley was suffering from a long drought. He blessed the valley with rain then and is still worshipped to welcome the rainy season. The festival comes to an end on Bhoto Jatra when an elegant  Bhoto(vest) is shown from the chariot to the public. Then the chariot is dismantled and the idol of Machind...

Gai Jatra is a Nepali version of Halloween. This festival is celebrated with a number of events full of humor, satire, jokes, etc. as it is legally allowed to make jokes about anything and anyone that day. A number of magazines, TV shows, and theatre plays show comical plots. The Historical origin of the festival, according to evidence, is that after the death of his son, King Pratap Malla was very worried about his queen who was grief-stricken. So, he announced that every family who had lost a member would join a procession to showcase the pics or symbols of dead family members in the form of Cows. People in the procession are dressed ridiculously or as ghouls. They make funny faces and jokes so that people would forget the grief of losing their loved ones.

Ghode Jatra (the horse parade), celebrated during Chaitra (March- April), is another festival that unites all the people of the valley. Though there is no religious background for the parade, it is believed that a demon spirit was buried under Tundikhel and the horse parade ensures that it does not return from the burial site.  Newars from the valley involve in gatherings or parties during this festival. The festival is marked by various parades, athletics, acrobats etc. performed by the Nepalese army in Tundikhel which a number of high ranking officials of the country attend. Bhadrakali, Kankeswari, and Bhairav are deities worshipped during the day.

Bisket Jatra falls on the first month of Nepalese calendar. It is celebrated specifically in Bhaktapur. The myth behind the festival is that there was a princess whose husbands kept dying on the wedding bed. This was problematic for the royal family. Then came along a prince, blessed by the Goddess, who found a pair of serpents crawl out of the sleeping princess. He killed them and the princess finally remained married. During this festival, chariots of Lord Bhairav and Goddess Bhadrakali are pulled through different parts of the city. At Lyasinkhel, a tall pole with two embroidered clothes, representing the serpents, is erected. As it is celebrated to mark the death of the serpents, it is also called Bisyau Jatra, meaning slaying of the serpents. Because it begins from the end of Chaitra to the beginning of Baisakh, it is also known as the festival of the New Year.

Buddha Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha- light of Asia.  Buddha was born in 563 BC in Kapilvastu, Lumbini. Therefore, it is an auspicious day, not just for the Buddhists but also for the others in the country. People visit Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Lumbini and other stupas and monasteries during the day. The beautifully lit butter lamps make these holy sites look more magical in the evening. One may observe parade or large gatherings where monks, nuns, and followers read prayers and tell moral or life story of Lord Buddha. People do Dana Dharma to show generosity by helping others. Nepal is rich in cultural and traditional practices. The country observes many other festivals like Eid, Christmas, Gathe Mangal, Sivaratri, Krishnasthami etc. Kathmandu valley itself observes numerous Jatras (festivals) like Ghode Jatra, Bhoto Jatra, and others. While some of these come from the epics and legends of Hinduism and Buddhism, others are the result of age-old tra...

Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated by women in the month of September/ October. The festival is observed for three days. On the first day, married women fast for the longevity and prosperity of their husband and unmarried women fast hoping for a good husband. The other two days are followed by ritual puja to make Lord Shiva happy. It is celebrated by singing and dancing. Women dress in red Saris and wear different ornaments. And,  they gather together to dance and sing about womanhood. They visit their relatives and enjoy various sweets before and after the fast.

Mha Puja is celebrated by the Newar community on the fourth day of the Tihar. This day is New Year according to Nepal Sambhat. Mha Puja is celebrated by performing a ritual puja to purify and empower one’s body and soul. Family members sit in a row on the floor with mandalas (sand painting of a sacred circular diagram) drawn in front of them. They then follow various rituals and light the mandala to purify and thank the body they live in.

Tihar is a five-day long festival that takes place 15 days after Dashain celebrations. The festival is celebrated by worshipping crows and dogs on the first two days respectively. On the third day,  people worship cows in the morning. While Dipawali (Lighting) is observed in the evening by worshipping the goddess of wealth- Laxmi and lighting candles in the house.  Oxen is worshipped on the fourth day and Govardhan Pooja is conducted during the evening. Newar community, however, celebrates New Year and performs Mha Puja on the fourth day. The last day of Tihar is Bhai Tika (Brother’s Day). It is celebrated by rejoicing the pleasant relationship between the siblings. On this auspicious day, sisters put Tika on their brother’s forehead to wish them longevity and good health.

Dashain is considered a major festival of Nepal as about 80 percent of the people are Hindu. This most auspicious festival is celebrated to rejoice the victory of good over evil. The festival is observed for 15 days. Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain marks the beginning of this festival. Families worship the Ashta-Matrikas (the 8 Tantrik Goddesses) and the nine avatars of Durga (the 9 Goddess Durgas) for the remaining nine days. On the tenth day, people receive Tika and Jamara along with blessings from the elders and this continues for the next 5 days. The last day of the festival is on the full moon day and is called ‘Kojagrata’ Purnima. Although it is celebrated by a majority of Nepalese, the way of celebration varies according to communities.

Fagu Purnima or Holi is known as the festival of colors and falls between February/ March. This lively festival is enjoyed by playing with colors and water. The day is supposed to be a celebration of the death of ‘Holika’, someone who tried to kill Vishnu’s devotee Prahlad. She and Prahlad were both lit, but only Holika burned to death. This could be the reason for splashing each other with water. Holi marks the arrival of spring as well. Days start to get warmer and colorful flowers bloom. Holi is celebrated on two different days. Hilly region of the nation celebrates the festival on the day of the full moon while the Terai region celebrates it the next day.

Lhosar (or Losar) means ‘New year’. It is celebrated by Buddhist people from different parts of Nepal. Different communities celebrate Lhosar at different times of the year. Because of this, there are three Lhosar festivals- Tamu Lhosar, Sonam Lhosar, and Gyalbo Lhosar. Tamu or the Tola Lhosar is celebrated by the Gurung community, Sonam Lhosar is celebrated by the Tamang and Yolmo communities, whereas Gyalbo Lhosar is the festival of the Sherpa and Tibetan communities living in the hilly terrain. Lhosar is celebrated with family feasting, dancing, and gatherings. On this special day, Buddhists read prayers, decorating houses and monasteries, offer special foods to different deities and other cultural proceedings.

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When you arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport entry points, all baggage must be brought into the thorough check up and declared through customs. Personal effects are permitted free entry. Passengers arriving at Airport without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage check. But you have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed customs clearance in case you are carrying dutiable articles. Green Channel: Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage check. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed customs clearance. Import: Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty cigarettes (200) or cigars (50), distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also bring in the followi...

Nepal is a popular tourist destination in south Asia. Several airlines have direct and non-stop flights from Middle East and Asia to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, Which is only one international airport in Nepal. There are direct flights from Delhi, Hongkong, Singapore, Bangkok, Kulalmpur, Karachi, Bombay, Lhasa, Vanarasi, Doha, Abudhabi, Baharain, Sharja, Dubai, Seoul, Paro, Dhaka, Calcutta and you may flight with transit with many Airlines company who operate Dally flight to Nepal Via Transit Point. so there is just two way to access in Nepal By Air: The Tribhuvan airport in Kathmandu is Nepal’s only international airport to access. By Road: There are just eight entry points into Nepal by land open to foreigners, from which six are from India and two from Tibet. Flight connection to Nepal: Nepal is linked with outside world by several international airlines. Countries in Pacific rim and west coast of America including Latin America are connected...