Kathmandu: Kukur Tihar Festival Tour with Local Family

Celebrate Kukur Tihar, the festival honoring dogs, in Kathmandu. Walk through markets, help locals decorate and feed dogs, and visit a family home to see how they celebrate.
Celebrate one of Nepal’s most heartwarming festivals—Kukur Tihar, the day dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty and love. On this special day of the Tihar festival, every dog—whether a family pet or a street dog—is treated like royalty. They are decorated with bright marigold garlands (mala), blessed with Tika on their foreheads, and given tasty food as a sign of gratitude.

Walk through colorful markets to pick garlands and treats, help locals decorate and feed dogs, and learn the beautiful cultural meaning behind it all. Visit a family home to see how they celebrate with their own dogs, meet happy street dogs during feeding time, and enjoy plenty of moments perfect for photos.

It’s not just a festival—it’s a celebration of friendship, loyalty, and love between humans and dogs.

Itinerary with Times
09:00 AM – Hotel Pick-Up & Festival Briefing
Meet your guide and learn about Tihar and why Nepal dedicates a day to dogs.

09:30 AM – Local Market Visit
Buy marigold garlands, colorful powders, and dog treats.

10:30 AM – Dog Decoration & Blessing Ceremony
Help locals place malas and apply Tika to dogs.

11:30 AM – Visit to a Local Family Home
Watch how they celebrate with their pet dogs; enjoy light Tihar snacks.

12:30 PM – Street Dog Feeding
Offer treats and meals to friendly street dogs.

01:30 PM – Temple Visit
See a temple where dogs are respected as messengers of the gods.

02:30 PM – Cultural Storytelling
Hear myths and traditions about dogs in Nepali culture.

03:30 PM – Photography & Farewell Moments
Take colorful, joyful photos with decorated dogs.

04:00 PM – Drop-Off at Your Hotel
End of tour with heartwarming memories of this unique celebration.

उपलब्धता की गारंटी के लिए जितनी जल्दी हो सके बुक करें। जल्दी बुकिंग पर विचार करना विशेष रूप से तब महत्वपूर्ण है जब आप सार्वजनिक छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत जैसे उच्च सीजन के दौरान यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हों।

इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 24 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 24 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।