Festival Tour in Patan Rato Machhindranath Jatra 21 or 23 April

This chariot festival happens in Lalitpur, this year it is happening on 21st and 23rd April at the city of fine arts and the home to Patan Durbar Square, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This festival is celebrated to honor the Vajrayana Buddhist God of compassion, ‘Avalokitesvara Karunamaya’. It is one of the longest-running chariot festivals celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley. Trip Highlights Procession of 60-Foot Tall Chariot of Rato Machhindranath Statue of Rato Machhindranath (Rain and Harvest God) Living Goddess of Patan “Kumari” Traditional Newari Music “Dhime” (Traditional Drums) And “Bhushya” (Brass Cymbals) Observe Devotees Pulling Two Chariots Traditional Newari Feast with The Local Community