Maha Shivaratri 2026
BS: 2082-11-03 · AD: 2026-02-15
Great Night of Lord Shiva. Hundreds of thousands of sadhus and pilgrims gather at the sacred UNESCO-listed Pashupatinath Temple.
Nepal Calendar 2026
Travel guide and daily calendar for February 2026. Check Gregorian (AD) & Bikram Sambat (BS) dates, festivals, trekking conditions, and top places to visit.
Bikram Sambat: माघ – फागुन २०८२ (Magh – Falgun 2082)
Verified Nepal dates and travel implications for February 2026
BS: 2082-11-03 · AD: 2026-02-15
Great Night of Lord Shiva. Hundreds of thousands of sadhus and pilgrims gather at the sacred UNESCO-listed Pashupatinath Temple.
Destinations with optimal seasonal weather in February
Home to one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and wild elephants in a UNESCO-listed national park — the top wildlife destination in Nepal.
The holy city of Sita, birthplace of the goddess in Hindu mythology, and home to the magnificent Janaki Mandir — a major pilgrimage site for Indian devotees.
The birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a serene pilgrimage park surrounded by monasteries from Buddhist nations worldwide.
Nepal's holiest Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River — a UNESCO World Heritage complex of golden spires, cremation ghats, and devout pilgrimage.
Nepal's largest national park in the western Terai — home to wild tigers, rhinos, and elephants in a remote wilderness with far fewer visitors than Chitwan.
The principal land entry point for Indian travelers entering Nepal, directly connected to Raxaul (Bihar) across the busiest Nepal–India border crossing.
Winter (Lowland & Cultural Season)
Crisp, sunny daytime weather in valleys (15°C–20°C) with cold nights (0°C–5°C) and heavy snow in high alpine regions.
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