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Events in Bhaktapur — Festivals, Culture & Things to Do
Bhaktapur does events differently — its calendar runs on centuries-old jatras and living heritage rather than club nights. Bisket Jatra turns the whole city into a festival at Nepali New Year, Gai Jatra fills the streets each August, and between them the squares host cultural performances, pottery and craft workshops, and food fairs built around juju dhau, the city's famous king curd.
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The two giants are Bisket Jatra, the chariot-pulling New Year festival every April, and Gai Jatra, the costumed procession each August — both take over the whole old city. Around them sit dozens of smaller jatras, Dashain and Tihar celebrations, and seasonal food and craft fairs. Confirmed festival events and timings are listed on this page as they're announced.
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