You’ll smell the Holi festival before you see it. Clouds of gulal powder drift over rooftops in shades of magenta and electric blue, the bass from a sound system somewhere in Durbar Square rattles windows three streets away, and the first water balloon of the morning explodes against a stranger’s shoulder to a burst of...Read More
Walk through any Nepali neighborhood on the third night of the Tihar festival and you’ll understand the name instantly. Every doorway glows. Marigold garlands hang from windows, rows of diyo oil lamps line the rooftops, and the smell of incense drifts down alleys that were ordinary and grey the day before. This is Tihar, and...Read More
The cultural centre of the Himalayas is Kathmandu. During festivals, when long-standing customs are brought from temples into the streets and everyday life takes a break to honour faith, the seasons, and community, the city truly comes to life. Organising a Kathmandu Festival Tour in 2026 offers visitors a unique chance to experience Nepal through...Read More
