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List of festivals which you can't miss on Himalayas

The rich culture and tradition of Nepal is the aftereffect of its various ethnic groups and cast. Most individuals in Nepal celebrate festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Holi, and so forth. Along these lines, the festival of the Himalayan district celebrated by a specialty group is dominated. Festivals of the Himalayas of Nepal are as fascinating and amazing as different festivals and this blog feature the time, district, and accounts related to the festival. Trekking in Nepal will be increasingly fun and advancing in the event that you plan your trek during the festive time in the Himalayas. Seeing the festival face to face and communicating with local people during the festival is the most ideal approach to find out about the nearby culture, tradition, and religious values. Is it accurate to say that you are one of those people who love to explore culture while traveling out to a place? Nepal is well known for its rich culture and tradition. Among numerous festivals celebrated like Dashain, Tihar, Indra Jatra, Holi, and so on festivals celebrated in the Himalayan area of Nepal are less-known. This blog is committed to the festival celebrated in the Himalayan district of Nepal. From the exciting horse race to sacred mask dances for which monks practice in recluse, soak in the festive vibe and enjoy with local people. Find  4 Himalayan celebrations In Nepal celebrated upbeat before you plan your visit.

1.    Mani Rimdu 

Mani Rimdu is one of the most renowned festivals in the Everest area and is celebrated in the monasteries of Tengboche, Chiwong, and Thame. The festival is celebrated in the tenth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar and the date of the festival is determined by the head lama of the Tengboche religious community. For the most part, Mani Rimdu falls in October or November every year coinciding with the best time for trekking in Nepal. Appreciate the happy vibe and get a closer look at the local Buddhist culture and tradition in the Himalayas while trekking to Everest Base Camp. Mani Rimdu is celebrated to mark the religion of Buddhism by Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava in Tibet. The celebration is praised fabulously in the greatest religious community of the Khumbu region, the Tengboche monastery. The excellent monastery offers a dazzling view of Ama Dablam and Everest among a few different mountains.

2.    Tiji Festival 

Three days festival, Tiji is celebrated in Lo Manthang of Upper Mustang in high spirits. Upper Mustang district wakes up with local people's excitement for the Tiji festival. The festival is celebrated on the third Tibetan month and falls in the long stretch of May. Visiting Upper Mustang for the festival is a decent choice as spring is the best time to visit Nepal. The unmistakable sky will give you an amazing view of the striking scene of the Upper Mustang. Tiji or Tenchi originates from the term 'Tempa Chirim' which translates as the petition for World Peace. The festival is celebrated because of the victory of good over evil. Three days Chaam or dance performed by local monks during Tiji is known as 'Tsa Chaam'. It's interesting narrating the introduction of Dorjee Shunu or Dorjee Jono in the realm of Lo to spare the region from the rage of a devil. The devil acquired the ruins of the semi-parched region by making a water shortage. Tiji Festival Trek is a well-known trek picked by individuals who want to investigate local culture while traveling.

3. Dumji Festival 

One of the most significant festivals of the Sherpa people group, Dumji is celebrated with extravagance in the Everest area. Khumjung, Phakding, Namche, Pangboche, Thame of Everest district is lit with a festive vibe. Dumji is celebrated to honor the introduction of Guru Rinpoche on a lotus blossom and the festival usually falls in June or July. The date of Dumji is declared by the Abbot of Tengboche Monastery. Four-day Dumji festival advances religious values and brings together communities. For the festival, towns are embellished with new prayer flags while traditional mask dances and fire ceremonies are performed by monks. A group of families meets up to give food and drinks to the whole town for this 4-day festival. The family that hosts the festivals finds support from different villagers which reinforces the community bond. Every family gets its go-to host the Dumje festival on more than one occasion in their lifetime. Individuals visit each other's homes to eat and have a fabulous time drinking, dancing, and having fun.


4. Yartung 

Yartung implies a midyear festival in Tibet and is celebrated in the Manang and Mustang districts of Nepal. The festival is well known as the horse riding festival in the mountainous region of Nepal. It is celebrated at some point around July to September. Check the dates of Yartung with your travel organization and plan your visit in like manner. The festival is an event to show the extraordinary horsemanship by men. The rider should get a silk shawl lying on the ground while the horse races in speed. The rider with the maximum silk shawl wins the race. Local people just like sightseers, assemble to see this exciting horse race. Additionally, people dress up in their social dress for this event. Further, the Gumbas or monasteries are improved for the festivity and devotees visit religious communities to pray. With tunes, moves, tasty food, and alcoholic drinks local people praise this festival in a lively manner. The festival is viewed as a method for relaxation and entertainment after rushed long periods of work on the farms.

Try not to pass up enjoying the festival time in the Himalayas. On the off chance that you love to get an understanding of local culture and tradition, at that point it will be ideal to design your Nepal travel comparing to the festival time in the Himalayan region.

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