Trip Facts
- Duration 5 Days
- Start FromKathmandu
- Group Size1-10 Pax
- End FromKathmandu
- Trip GradeEasy
- Max Height 1350 m
- AccommodationHotel
- TransportationCar/Van/Coach
Trip Highlights
- Unique Festival Experience in January
- Bull Fight festival held in Nuwakot
- Scenic Drive through countryside.
Trip Overview
This festival is celebrated to worship the god Vishnu who is thanked for his efforts in making the days longer and warmer from the Magh month of the Nepali Calendar. Devotees take bath in holy rivers, eat pulaow (rice cooked with lentils, dried fruits and peas). This festival is observed on the first day of Magh Month.
Trip Itinerary
- Visit our office for detail information. In the evening dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance show. Overnight at Hotel.
- After breakfast , We drive to Taruka Village in Nuwakot District. Enjoy the bull fighting competition. Home stay for overnight.
- Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel
- After breakfast, Sightseeing tours to Swoyambhunath , Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square . Overnight at Hotel .
- Transfer to airport for your onward departure from Nepal.
Cost Includes
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu and a night homestay as per the itinearay.
- Welcome dinner at typical Nepali restaurent .
- Government licensed tour guide for 3 days.
- All the transportation by car as per itinerary.
- All necessary entrance fee of Temples and durbar squares.
- Our service charge.
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu except breakfast.
- Any personal expenses.
- Bar bills
- Staff & driver tipping.
Trip FAQ's
Nepal's Bull Fighting Festival, also known as "Gai Jatra" or "Gaikhure" in Nuwakot, is a unique cultural event where bulls are pitted against each other—not to the death but as a display of strength and local tradition. It’s rooted in Magar and Tamang communities.
The event takes place annually in Taruka village, Nuwakot District, typically during January, around Maghe Sankranti (Nepali mid-winter festival). Dates vary slightly by the Nepali lunar calendar.
Travelers can expect to witness a vibrant local gathering, enjoy folk music, traditional food, and observe rituals that reflect the agricultural roots and cultural pride of the region.
The tour typically lasts 2 to 3 days, including transport from Kathmandu, guided village visit, festival viewing, and homestay or local guesthouse accommodation with meals.
Yes, it’s perfect for travelers interested in ethnic culture, festivals, and rural experiences. The setting is peaceful, and the event is community-focused—making it suitable for families and respectful cultural tourism.
You can book the tour through Vista Treks. It's recommended to book in advance, as this is a once-a-year event, and local accommodations may be limited during the festival.
