Monday, 9 December 2013

Experience the Richness of Nepal Festivals After Everest Base Camp Trek

Planning for on an Everest Base Camp trek endeavor is an educational excursion into the universe of flying statures
and baffling valleys, with new sights to view every step of the way, and a rich and captivating culture to look into. From the life of the villagers to mountain cloisters, the Sherpa’s world is full of colors and customs, particularly for those travelers who get a chance to visit the place during festive season. The best part is the experience that travelers get does not end with mere trekking in Nepal, since Nepal is a nation of vibrant social festivals and culture; it has a lot more to offer to its guests, which comes out at the time of their festivals. There are such a large number of festivals all around the year that the nation has earned itself the moniker 'The Land of Festivals', and regard yourself lucky if your visit happen to correspond with one.


Following are the most famous festivals celebrated with great zeal in Nepal -:

  • Nepal’s National festival, Dashain -: During late September or early October Nepal has its biggestest occasion to celebrate - Dashain. Nepal's national celebration, which is Hindu in origin and is dedicated to the goddess Durga. The festival is a ten-day occasion; it joins family social events, sanctuary visits, and ceremonies identifying with growth, happiness and fertility.
  • Festival of lights, Deepawali -: Diwali, regarded as the 'celebration of lights', the November celebration of Deepawali is well known in numerous parts of the Indian subcontinent, incorporating Nepal - where it is otherwise called Tihar. Devoted to the goddess of fortune, Lakhsmi, it is frequently said to be the most astounding celebration of all, as it is celebrated by decorating all the places, temples, homes and markets with lights and different enlightenments, making the whole nation illuminate. Customs are performed to guarantee thriving and great health for the next years to come.
  • Festival of colors, Holi -: For those wandering out on Nepal trekking occasion promptly in the season, it may be conceivable to see the awesome Holi celebration before or after the trekking. Holi happens on the full moon of the eleventh lunar month of the Nepali datebook, and is recognized to stamp the start of spring; in keeping with this festival of the season in which people come back to their normal routines after the end of biting cold winters, it is a period of color and delight.