Culture in Nepal
Nepal's culture is lived every day, in the temples and courtyards of the Kathmandu Valley, the potters' squares of Bhaktapur, the metal workshops of Patan, and the villages of the hills, where Gurung, Magar, Tamang, Sherpa and many other communities keep their own languages and traditions. The 2021 census counted more than 140 caste and ethnic groups and over 120 mother tongues.
Walk the old cities with a local guide, try your hand at a traditional craft, cook dal bhat and momos, stay with a village family, or explore the country's museums.
Nepal Tour: Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan
Shamanic Traditions Cultural Day Tour
Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour
Lumbini Tour: Birthplace of Buddha
Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
Pokhara Tour: Lakes, Sarangkot Sunrise & Adventure
Ghandruk Trek
Panauti and Namo Buddha Cultural Hike
Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour
Gorkha and Bandipur Cultural Tour
Nepal Highlights Tour
Panchase Trek
Ilam Tea Garden and Kanchenjunga Sunrise Tour
Kathmandu Food Tour and Cooking Class
Buddhist Heritage Tour of Nepal
Bhaktapur and Patan Day Tour
Pokhara City Day Tour
Pashupatinath Evening Aarati and Boudhanath Tour
Kirtipur, Bungamati and Khokana Village Tour
Bandipur Overnight Trip
Lumbini Day Tour
Patan Heritage Walk
Swayambhunath Sunrise Walk
Bhaktapur Half-Day Tour
Begnas Lake Boating and Village Walk
Dhulikhel Overnight Trip
Kathmandu Old-Town Walking Tour
Culture in Nepal FAQs
Answers to common questions about culture in nepal. Can’t find what you need? Our team in Kathmandu will help.
A rich mix of Hindu and Buddhist traditions and many ethnic cultures, each with its own festivals, food and crafts.
The Kathmandu Valley, with its seven UNESCO-listed monument zones, and hill villages such as Ghandruk and Bandipur.
Yes, on our village tours and homestays.
Modest clothing, especially at temples; remove shoes where asked.