Vol. VII Issue I | Nepal Tourism Board

Lumbini Museum Exhibition in Burma

President Bidya Devi Bhandari concluded her four-day state visit to Burma on Oct. 19 by inaugurating an exhibition on Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Property, in Yangon’s iconic Shwedagon Pagoda. Nepali foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali and Burma’s Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture Thura U Aung Ko were also present at the event.

NTB Participated in JATA Tourism Expo in Osaka

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), with the objective of promoting Nepal, is participating in the JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2019 being held in Tokyo from Oct. 24 to Oct. 27.

Himalaya Airlines to Operate Direct Flights to Beijing

Himalaya Airlines will start direct flights between Kathmandu and Beijing from Oct. 27. This flight is considered as a crucial step for connectivity between the two countries especially because the capital cities of Nepal and China lack direct flights so far.

Upcoming Events

Tihar – Festival of Lights
Oct. 26–29, 2019

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.

Annapurna 100 Ultra Trail Race
Oct. 26, 2019

The Annapurna 100 is a footrace up in the mountains of Nepal with courses of 100 km and 50 km. The race is in its 13th iteration. This year the course has shifted to Mardi Himal. Starting in Dhampus, athletes race up to Mardi Himal Trek High Camp, with fabulous views of Machapuchare (Fishtail peak) as a backdrop and then back down to Dhampus.

For more details, please visit:
https://annapurna100.com
https://www.facebook.com/Annapurna100

Mha Puja
Oct. 28, 2019

Mha Puja is an annual ritual performed by the Newari people of Nepal to celebrate one’s essence and to cleanse and empower the soul. The day is also celebrated as Nepal Sambat or the Newari New Year.

The celebrations invoke prosperity and longevity for the participant. Mha Puja and Nepal Sambat are also celebrated abroad where Nepali people have settled.

Chhath Parva
Nov. 2, 2019

During Chhat Parva, devotees from Nepal and India throng the ancient city of Janakpur to worship at the famous Janaki Temple and take ritual baths in the rivers and ponds. The three-day festival is observed with worship and fasting to achieve both physical and spiritual purity. The festival is celebrated all over Nepal including Kathmandu.

32 Hours in Kirtipur
Oct. 28-29, 2019

Culture is an integral part of our life. We heartily welcome our guests as Gods to share our cultural values and experiences.

Experiencing Mha Puja, delicious newari feast, New Year 1140 and many cultural aspects for blissful memories.