Tag: Bisket Jatra

Festivals of Nepal: a guide for tourists

Festivals of Nepal: a guide for tourists

This post is about the major festivals of Nepal. Nepal is a multicultural country with a long history of diverse ethnicities and religions living together. Each has their own culture and traditions.  As a result, Nepal is a land of festivals with over 50 events 

Bisket Jatra: The serpent festival of Nepal

Bisket Jatra: The serpent festival of Nepal

This post is about how to celebrate Bisket Jatra in Nepal as a tourist. Bisket Jatra is one of the biggest and most popular festivals of the Newar community in Bhaktapur. The 9 day long festival sees a number of different rituals and celebrations that