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Things to Do in Kathmandu in May 2026
May is the last stretch of the warm, dry season before the monsoon arrives. Buddha Jayanti brings serene celebrations to Swayambhu and Boudha, evenings are long and balmy, and venues squeeze in outdoor concerts and rooftop nights before the rains.
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Events in Kathmandu in May
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May sees Buddha Jayanti — Buddha's birthday — celebrated at Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and monasteries around the valley, alongside the season's final run of outdoor concerts, food festivals and rooftop nights before the monsoon sets in.
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