Dashain Festival 2026
BS: 2083-06-25 · AD: 2026-10-11
Nepal's grandest national festival celebrating the victory of good over evil. Vijaya Dashami falls on October 20, 2026.
Nepal Calendar 2026
Travel guide and daily calendar for October 2026. Check Gregorian (AD) & Bikram Sambat (BS) dates, festivals, trekking conditions, and top places to visit.
Bikram Sambat: असोज – कार्तिक २०८३ (Ashwin – Kartik 2083)
Verified Nepal dates and travel implications for October 2026
BS: 2083-06-25 · AD: 2026-10-11
Nepal's grandest national festival celebrating the victory of good over evil. Vijaya Dashami falls on October 20, 2026.
Destinations with optimal seasonal weather in October
A glacial amphitheatre at 4,130 metres encircled by the Annapurna Massif — the most dramatic mountain sanctuary reachable on a standard Nepal trek.
A living medieval city of terracotta architecture, woodcarved temples, and potters' squares — the best-preserved Newari town in the Kathmandu Valley.
Home to one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and wild elephants in a UNESCO-listed national park — the top wildlife destination in Nepal.
A large Gurung village at 1,940 metres with close-up Annapurna views, stone-paved lanes, traditional wooden inns, and the starting point for numerous short treks.
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.
Nepal's vibrant capital blending ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a thriving backpacker scene in the heart of the Himalayas.
Autumn (Peak Season)
Crystal-clear post-monsoon Himalayan skies, mild daytime temperatures (18°C–25°C), and negligible rainfall.
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