Exploring Nepal
Nestled between China and India, Nepal is a land of breathtaking landscapes covering 147,516 km², rich history, and diverse cultures. Home to Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Nepal is a paradise for adventure seekers, spiritual travelers, and nature lovers. With its vibrant cities like Kathmandu, filled with ancient temples and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and its picturesque countryside dotted with serene lakes and lush forests, Nepal offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The country’s warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, and thrilling trekking routes make it an unforgettable destination.
Nepal experiences diverse weather due to its varying altitude. The lowland Terai region has a hot and humid climate, while the hilly areas enjoy a moderate climate. The Himalayan region remains cold throughout the year, with heavy snowfall in winter. Nepal has four seasons: spring (March-May), summer/monsoon (June-September), autumn (October-November), and winter (December-February), each offering unique experiences for travelers.
One of the most wonderful things about Nepal is no other country at present can offer what Nepal can offer for integral holistic and shamanistic adventures enlightening Transpersonal tours and travel to fulfill all your dreams. It has often been said that Nepal has more temples than houses, gods than people, and more festivals than the number of days in a year. The saying is genuinely represented by following festivals.
Festivals
Dashain
Nepal’s biggest festival, celebrating the victory of good over evil with family gatherings, feasts, and blessings from elders
Tihar
ShorThe festival of lights, honoring gods, animals, and siblings with vibrant decorations, oil lamps, and cultural performances
Maha-Shivratri
– A sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, marked by night-long worship, fasting, and visits to Pashupatinath Temple
Holi
The festival of colors, celebrated with joy, music, and vibrant powder to mark the arrival of spring
Indra Jatra
A grand festival in Kathmandu honoring Lord Indra, featuring masked dances, chariot processions, and cultural performances
Janai Purnima
A sacred day when Hindu men change their sacred thread (Janai) and Raksha Bandhan is observed for protection and blessings
Teej
A festival where Nepali women fast, dance, and pray for marital happiness and family well-being, dressed in red attire
Buddha Jayanti
The Day Gautam Buddha was Born
Udhauli & Ubhauli Parba
Udhauli and Ubhauli are two harvest festivals that are celebrated by the Limbu community
Chhat
Chhath is a four-day Hindu festival, mostly celebrated in the Terai region of Nepal before but these days Chhath is widely celebrated throughout the country. This ancient festival, dedicated to the worship of the sun god/Suryadev
Maghe Sankranti
Marks the transition of the sun into the northern hemisphere, symbolizing the onset of longer, warmer days
Ghode Jatra
The Festival of horses
Nag Panchami
Naga Panchami is a Hindu festival devoted to honoring snakes
Saraswati Puja
This important Hindu festival is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati, known as the divine embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, arts, and learning.
Apart from these festivals, Nepal celebrates many other regional, communal, and seasonal festivals going on all around the year. Beyond these majestic mountains, braided rivers and lakes, jungle safari, and wild rafting are the real things which is invigorate travellers in this natural tapobhumi. For an authentic lifetime experience Plan your trip with Alaukik International Tourism Pvt.Ltd to exciting your Nepal trip because Nepal is a biodiversity touring country on the planet.