Nepal Live Events
Everest marathons, Buddhist festivals and the most dramatic mountain events on earth
Nepal's events calendar blends ancient Hindu and Buddhist festivals with modern adventure sports events — the Everest Marathon (the world's highest), the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, and the Losar Tibetan New Year celebrations.
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Everest Marathon
The world's highest marathon — starting from Everest Base Camp at 5,364m
The Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is the world's highest marathon — starting from Everest Base Camp at 5,364m and finishing in Namche Bazaar at 3,446m. The race is held every May on the anniversary of the first Everest summit and attracts runners from around the world.
Event Highlights
- The world's highest marathon — starting at 5,364m
- Held on the anniversary of the first Everest summit (29 May)
- The most dramatic marathon course in the world
- Runners from 30+ countries
- The course descends through the Khumbu Valley
- A 12-day trek to the start line is part of the experience
What to Do There
- Run the marathon (requires 12-day acclimatisation trek)
- Trek to Base Camp to watch the start
- Cheer runners at Namche Bazaar finish
- Visit the Tengboche Monastery on the trek
- Explore the Khumbu Valley
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — 29 May
Location
Everest Base Camp to Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Duration
1 day (race); 12 days including trek to start)
Ticket Price
Entry fee USD 400; total cost USD 2,000–3,000 including trek
Travel Tips
- ·Acclimatise properly — the altitude is serious and can be life-threatening
- ·Register a year in advance — places are limited
- ·The 12-day trek to the start line is itself one of the great trekking experiences
Indra Jatra Festival
Kathmandu's greatest festival — the living goddess, chariot processions and masked dances
Indra Jatra is Kathmandu's most important festival — an 8-day celebration in September honouring Indra, the god of rain. The festival features the chariot procession of the Kumari (living goddess), spectacular masked dances (Mahakali and Kumari), and the raising of a 25m ceremonial pole in Durbar Square.
Event Highlights
- The Kumari chariot procession — the living goddess of Kathmandu
- Spectacular masked dances in Durbar Square
- The raising of the 25m ceremonial pole
- One of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar
- The most atmospheric festival in Kathmandu
- Free to attend — the streets are the venue
What to Do There
- Watch the Kumari chariot procession through the old city
- See the masked dances in Durbar Square
- Witness the ceremonial pole raising
- Explore the temples of Kathmandu during the festival
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple for the religious ceremonies
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — September (lunar calendar)
Location
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Duration
8 days
Ticket Price
Free
Travel Tips
- ·Book accommodation in Kathmandu well in advance — the festival draws large crowds
- ·The chariot procession is the highlight — arrive early for a good viewing spot
- ·Dress modestly and be respectful — this is a deeply religious event
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