Nepal’s not just about mountains and trekking. You’ll find a diverse range of unique cultures and customs even in this country that spans just about 147,516 sq. km in area.

According to the 2021 census, there are 142 castes/ethnicities in Nepal, speaking 124 mother tongues, nearly 25 second languages, and following 10 different religions. From these stats alone, you can get an idea of the numerous festivals celebrated in Nepal. And seriously, if you flip through the calendar, you’ll see that there’s something new happening almost every single day!

Reportedly, Nepal celebrates more than 50 religious festivals annually. But if you include secular festivals too, that number rises significantly! This shows that Nepal is a prime example of what a secular and multicultural nation should look like.

And it’s not like elsewhere in the world! Here, everyone joyfully celebrates one another’s festivals, regardless of religious belief. For example, Dashain and Tihar are celebrated even by Christians, and Christmas is celebrated even by Hindus.

The best way to learn about Nepali culture and customs is by visiting the country yourself. And if you’re already planning to do that, Altitude Himalaya presents to you ‘The Altitude Chronicles'.

Among the various chronicles we cover on this site, this particular section features all the festivals celebrated in this land of spirituality, tranquility, and beauty.

But that’s not all! We also specialize in Tibet and Bhutan. In fact, many Buddhist Himalayan festivals are common across all three countries. Don’t worry! We’ve covered everything right here on this site.

Expect to find the following information within our blogs:

  • Temples and monasteries in all three countries with their religious significance
  • Information on festivals from Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan (including calendar)
  • Arts and crafts of different regions
  • Local festivals you’ve never heard of!
  • Gods and goddesses
  • People from different ethnic groups and communities

Want to explore in detail? Check out the blogs listed below for deeper insights, as we’ve included the culture and festivals celebrated in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet!

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