Tihar Festival Tour

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Tihar Festival Tour

The five-day festival of lights, known as Tihar honors Yama, the God of Death, meanwhile the worship of Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth dominates the festivities. On the first day Kaag Tihar, is the day of the crow, the informant of Yama is worshipped. The second day Kukur Tihar is for worshipping the dogs as the agents of Yama. On the third day is Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja. On this day cow is offered prayers and food in the morning, and Goddess Laxmi is offered elaborate prayers and puja in the evening.

The fourth day is for the draught animal, oxen when the Newari community also performs Mha Puja dedicated to oneself. The fifth day is Brothers’ Day when sisters put tika on their brothers’ foreheads and give blessings. This festival is noted for lighting up of homes with candles, oil-wick lamps and electric lights. Houses all over the country are lit up with extra lights and decorated with garlands. A great view can be had of the brightly lit-up Kathmandu city from the Swoyambhunath Stupa. The celebrations begin with the adoration of crows and dogs. Leaf dishes of rice, incense and light are set out for the dark messenger, while dogs are worshipped and offered goodies.

During the day known as Laxmi Puja, the Goddess of Wealth, is welcomed to people’s homes by making a path of footprints leading into the house. All lights are kept on and the doors and windows kept open to let in the goddess. Rows of lamps are placed along windows and doors, with the strong hope that Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth notices and enters. The day also belongs to the cow that represents Laxmi. Bhai Tika is the day people look forward to. In some communities, sisters and brothers accept tika from each other. Bhai means brother in Nepali. Brothers and sisters honor each other and the sisters pray to Yama, the God of Death, for their brothers' progress, prosperity and longevity.

The brothers bring gifts to their sisters and the festival ends with feasting. It is also traditional to go from house to house singing Tihar songs and bestowing blessings, whereupon the residents of the house give money in return. Fireworks also fill the skies despite a government ban on fire-crackers.

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Day to Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Nepal.

    Welcome to Kathmandu Valley (1360m). Upon Your arrival we assist you from airport tour hotel. Enjoy welcome programs and culture dance at evening. Overnight at hotel.


  • Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tourn

    Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Visit famous Pashupatinath, Symanbhunath, and Basantapur Durbar Square etc. overnight at hotel.


  • Day 3 - 7: Enjoy Festival.

    Enjoy Tihar/ Deepawoli Festival in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.


  • Day 8: Free day for relaxation.

    Breakfast in the hotel and you will have free time for relaxation. Overnight at hotel.


  • Day 9: Departure from Nepal.

    Half day shopping and city exploration and then final departure. Farewell!!

Package Cost

Package cost always depends on the number of people travelling in your group, standard of the hotels you like to take, the mode of transportations you choose as (by private vehicle, tourist bus, plane, 4WD) and the period you are travelling (High season, Low season) etc. Please click on the next tab (INQUIRY/ BOOKING) and send us your inquiry. We will reply you with cost and other necessary details within 24 hours.


Cost Include(s)

  • All accommodation throughout the trip.
  • All hotels are with breakfast.
  • Transfers to and from international airport.
  • All transport whilst in Nepal between stated destinations.
  • Sightseeing tours with english speaking guide.
  • Entry fees to temples and tourist sites in Kathmandu.
  • All taxes and our service charge.

Cost Exclude(s)

  • Nepal Visa fee (You can apply online or in Kathmandu airport on your arrival).
  • Your International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Beverages and alcholoholic drinks.
  • All personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills etc).
  • All other additional charges for additional services.
  • Tips for guide and driver(Tipping is expected ).

Trip Start Dates:

  • This tour start dates are flexiable. We can organize this trip on the dates requested by you.

Additional Information:

  • Tihar Festival Tour is a well designed program. But again if you like to give any changes on it, it is possible. If you wish to discuss any aspect of this tour or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us anytime.
   

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  • Government of Nepal
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  • Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)
  • Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
  • Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP)

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