Nepali Festivals and Wildlife
Nepal
11
1,722
autumn
Overview
This journey explores Nepal through its most vibrant moments and wild landscapes. Timed around major Hindu and Newar festivals, it blends ancient cities, Himalayan viewpoints, village life, and jungle safaris. You’ll move from sacred temples and living traditions to tropical lowlands rich with wildlife, meeting communities rarely seen by travelers along the way.
Highlights
- Festival Kathmandu. Experience Nepal Sambat and Bhai Tika as the city fills with music, rituals, and celebration.
- Himalayan Sunrises. Watch dawn break over Mount Everest from Nagarkot and walk village trails in the hills.
- Sacred Janakpur. Witness Chhath Parva at sunrise, one of South Asia’s most powerful Hindu festivals.
- Village Encounters. Visit Mithila, Muslim, and Chepang communities to learn about daily life at Nepal’s margins.
- Chitwan Wildlife. Track rhinos, deer, crocodiles, and possibly tigers on safari and river canoeing.
- Spiritual Nepal. Explore Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, where life, death, and devotion meet openly.
Itinerary
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ, please select the itinerary that you wish to explore.
Kathmandu
Day 1
Arrival In Kathmandu
Bhaktapur
Day 2
Bhai Tika
Dulikel
Day 3
Sunrise Over Mount Everest
Janakpur
Day 4
Flight to Janakpur
Day 6
Chhath Parva
Jaleshwor Village
Day 5
Jaleshwor Village
Chitwan National Park
Day 7
Chitwan National Park
Kurintar
Day 8
Kurintar
Kurintar (2)
Day 9
The Chepang People
Pashupatinath
Day 10
Back to Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 11
Departure
Dates & Pricing
Festivals and Wildlife in southern Nepal rates are quoted in US Dollars.
Trips@Asia reserves the right to change the Festivals and Wildlife in southern Nepal rates and programs due to changes in flight schedules, airfares, and other local circumstances.
Prices are based on twin share occupancy.
Rates for private groups of 2 travelers and above:
2 travelers- US$2,271/ person
4 travelers- US$1,922/ person
Dates | Status | Price | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 - 02 Nov 2026 | available | $ 1,722 | (For a group of 6 or more) $493 Single Room Supplement |
Additional Information
Inclusions
- Domestic flight Kathmandu - Janakpur
- Accommodation at hotels selected including breakfast
- Meals as per program (Half board basis - not including day of arrival and departure)
- Private transfers
- Entrance fees to all sites and monuments as per program
- Bottled drinking water
- English Speaking guide
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Nepali tourist visa
- Travel/health insurance
- PCR/COVID tests, or any tests that might be required for international or domestic travel
- Expenses that might incur due to the results of COVID tests before, during or after the tour
- Excess luggage (limited to 20 kg on domestic flight)
- Gratuities
- Expenses of personal nature (food and drinks beyond those provided, laundry, etc.)
- Anything not clearly mentioned in the program
Is this trip right for you?
You want to experience Nepal at its most alive. This trip is built around festivals, rituals, and communal gatherings rather than quiet sightseeing.
You’re comfortable with cultural intensity. Crowds, early mornings, noise, and emotion are part of festival days.
You enjoy variety over comfort. Expect simple hotels in rural areas, long drives, and changing conditions.
You’re curious about people and traditions. Much of the journey focuses on local communities, belief systems, and daily life.
You appreciate nature beyond mountains. Jungles, rivers, and wildlife in Chitwan balance the cultural depth of the trip.
You’re open-minded and patient. Schedules can shift during festivals, and flexibility is key to fully enjoying the experience.