Indra Jatra festival Nepal

Indra Jatra 2026: Dates, Kumari Jatra, Routes & What to See

For a few days every year, the historic heart of Kathmandu changes completely. The narrow streets around Hanuman Dhoka, Basantapur, Indra Chowk and Asan fill with chariots, traditional music, masked dancers, oil lamps and thousands of people waiting for a glimpse of the Kumari. In the middle of the old city, a towering ceremonial pole rises beside Kal Bhairav while…

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