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Tihar (Nepali: तिहार) or Swanti (Newar: स्वन्ति), or is a five-day-long festival celebrated in Nepal that comes soon after Dashain. Among the Newars, it is popularly known as Deepawali or Swanti.[2] The festival is celebrated from Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna to Kartik Shukla Dwitiya every year. Tih

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Nepal Festivals in 2027: How to Plan Respectfully

Plan travel around Nepal’s festivals in 2027 with practical advice on lunar-calendar dates, crowds, respectful participation and checking local schedules.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

In the monsoon-wrapped hills of Nepal’s Ruby Valley, this aerial image captures the haunting aftermath of a wildfire. Dead trees stand like silent witnesses over a reborn green carpet, as clouds and mist swirl around them—an evocative contrast between destruction and nature’s quiet resilience.

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Monsoon in Nepal: Where to Travel and What to Expect

A realistic guide to traveling in Nepal during monsoon, covering rain, road delays, leeches, visibility, packing and how to keep an itinerary flexible.

Seasonal guides

Nepal Festivals in 2027: How to Plan Respectfully

Monsoon in Nepal: Where to Travel and What to Expect

Seasonal guides

Nepal Festivals in 2027: How to Plan Respectfully

Monsoon in Nepal: Where to Travel and What to Expect

Nepal in Winter: Where to Go and How to Prepare

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