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nepal-travel-guidesWhy Is Tihar Celebrated? The Story Behind Crows, Dogs, Cows, Laxmi and Bhai Tika
Tihar is more than the day Nepal garlands its dogs. Here is why Tihar is celebrated, what each of the five days means, from Kaag Tihar and Kukur Tihar to Laxmi Puja, Mha Puja and Bhai Tika, the stories behind Deusi-Bhailo and the seven-colour tika, and the Tihar 2026 dates.
nepal-travel-guidesPing, Changa and Taas: The Dashain Games Every Nepali Misses
Dashain isn't just tika and meat. It's the bamboo linge ping in the village chowk, the "chait!" from a rooftop kite fight, and the Marriage game that runs past midnight on Kojagrat. Here's where these Dashain games come from, why they are fading, where pings still went up last year, and how to bring them back when you head home in 2026.
seasonal-travelदशैंमा अनलाइन बस टिकट कसरी काट्ने? (२०८३ को पूर्ण गाइड)
दशैं २०८३ का लागि अग्रिम टिकट बुकिङ असोज २३ देखि खुलिसकेको छ। मोबाइलबाटै बस टिकट काट्ने ६ सजिलो चरण, तोकिएको भाडा र बढी लिए उजुरी गर्ने ठाउँ, अनलाइन ठगीबाट बच्ने उपाय, फर्किने टिकट र यात्राअघिको चेकलिस्ट, सबै एकै ठाउँमा।
bus-routesKathmandu to Pathibhara Bus 2026: Route, Fare, Trek & Cable Car Update
Planning a Dashain visit to Pathibhara? Here is how the Kathmandu to Pathibhara bus journey works in 2026: the 670 km route via Sindhuli and Phidim, the fare, the 3 to 6 hour trek from Taplejung, the best days to go this Dashain, and the honest status of the Pathibhara cable car.
news-and-updateDashain 2083 Advance Bus Booking: Opening Date, New Rules & How to Book Online
When does Dashain 2083 advance bus booking open? Here's the latest on the opening date, the government's new 15-point rules for festival travel, what fares you should pay, the key Dashain dates to plan around, and how to book your bus ticket online safely before seats run out.
news-and-updateKathmandu Highways Reopen After Heavy Rain: Latest Road Status (29 September 2026)
After four days of heavy rain, the Prithvi, BP, Kanti, Araniko and Tribhuvan highways are open again, though some sections are still one-way. The Sindhuli road is open to small vehicles only for now, and night travel isn't allowed yet. Here's the latest road status and what it means for Dashain travel.
news-and-updateNepal Heavy Rain Update (25–27 September 2026): Which Highways Are Blocked and What Travellers Should Do
Continuous rain since Thursday has swollen almost every river in the Kathmandu Valley and blocked the Prithvi Highway, Narayanghat–Mugling road, BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath. Here is what has happened where, the Tribhuvan Rajpath timings, the situation across the provinces, and what to do if you had plans to travel.
seasonal-travelThe Golden Gap: Best Short Trips Between Dashain and Tihar 2026
Between Kojagrat Purnima and Kaag Tihar, Nepal has twelve quiet days most people waste. Here are the 2026 dates, the best days to travel, a leave trick that turns 10 days off into 27, and short trips from Kathmandu, the eastern hills, Madhesh and the west, timed before the Tihar crowds arrive.
seasonal-travelDashain 2083 Kathmandu to Pokhara Bus: What the Nagdhunga Tunnel Actually Changes
The first Dashain with Nepal's Nagdhunga tunnel open — but will your bus actually use it? We cover the real phase-by-phase access status, the Krishnabhir gravel track on the Prithvi Highway, 2026 Kathmandu to Pokhara bus fares, where the counters are at Gongabu and Sorhakhutte, and when Dashain 2083 advance booking opens.
offer-and-rewardsGoMyGo Refer & Earn: How to Earn Cashback & Use Promo Codes
Learn how GoMyGo Refer & Earn works, where to find your referral code, earn cashback, track rewards and use promo codes while booking bus tickets in Nepal.
news-and-updateKrishna Bhir Road Update 2026: Prithvi Highway Reopened from September 17
Krishna Bhir is open again after an 18-day Prithvi Highway closure. Here is the latest road status, new 270-metre track, Kathmandu–Pokhara bus update and what travellers should expect now.