Time Your Trip

Pilgrimage Festival Calendar

Major festivals across faith traditions, organized by month, to help you time an especially meaningful visit — or plan around the busiest travel dates.

All Traditions Hindu Buddhist Christian Islamic Sikh Jain

February

Maha Shivaratri

Lunar calendar — usually February/March · Hindu

A major festival honouring Shiva, observed with particular significance at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal.

August

Teej

Lunar calendar — usually August/September · Hindu · Nepal

A Hindu festival widely observed in Nepal, particularly significant for women pilgrims.

Many festival dates follow lunar or regional calendars and shift from year to year — treat months here as approximate and confirm exact dates closer to your travel window.