If you are planning to welcome the new year with much joy, enthusiasm, and enormous hope, Nepal is the ultimate destination. You can visit some locations to mark the start of a good new year. Nepal has been one of the notable travel destinations that offer you a distinctive experience, especially on the eve of the new year. You will find Nepal's New Year's Eve celebrations much different from those of other nations. You can celebrate the new year in Nepal by relaxing with your friends and family in beautiful destinations. Here is the list of popular places in Nepal to celebrate the new year.

Annapurna Mountain Range

The Annapurna Mountain Range can be the ideal vacation area for trekkers. You can celebrate the start of the year in Nepal in between the spectacular mountain ranges. With breathtaking snowcapped vistas of the Himalayas, you can enjoy engaging in a variety of exciting activities. Go ahead and add some adventure to your New Year's celebrations in Nepal by climbing Annapurna and seeing how the landscape changes within certain kilometers.

Pokhara 

The most picturesque location in Nepal to celebrate the new year of 2023 is Pokhara. You can enjoy some exciting and fun-filled activities in Pokhara that include paragliding, sightseeing, trekking, rock climbing, and multiple other exciting activities. It is the ideal location for travelers coming from various nations for extraordinary activities. All of Pokhara's streets are decorated with colorful lights, blooms, and various ornaments at the time of New Year. Besides exploring the beauty of the place, you can also spend time enjoying the music and dancing in most of the musical fests or clubs that are quite popular in Pokhara.

Thamel

One of Kathmandu's busiest streets is Thamel. The place is quite crowded with people due to the abundance of clubs, bars, and parties that people often visit for celebrations. Thamel’s Street is one of the main attractions that drags visitors who are drawn in by the bright lights and the musical environment. The stalls are also set up to sell delicious street food and other goods. If you are trying to go to nighttime gatherings, Thamel is a great place for you. 

Boudhanath Stupa

On new year's day, you can take a trip to Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal's biggest stupa. This can enhance your New Year Celebration by taking a peaceful tour around the stupa. Boudhanath is regarded as the cultural center for Tibetans in Nepal. Foreigners and SAARC citizens must pay entrance fees to Boudhanath of INR 156 and INR 31 respectively. On New Years' day, the Tibetan community gathers to dance and have fun on the site's edges. 

Ghandruk 

A beautiful village in Nepal, Ghandruk, offers you a special new year’s Eve experience. One falls in love with both the natural beauty and the kind locals of Ghandruk. You can engage yourself in different activities like trekking, quick climbs, and more on new year's Eve to spend new year's Day in the beautiful village. Also, taking a simple stroll through the village will allow one to observe the Ghandruk resident’s way of life. With the beginning of the new year from this location, you can start over in a new direction.

Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur is a wonderful sanctuary to enjoy a variety of traditional temples and practices. You can travel here to ring in the new year amidst the unique traditions and cultures of Nepal. Taking a time to relax your mind and nourish your soul with serenity and tranquility can be the best thing to do in Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, 55 Window Palace, and Nyatapola Temple, among others, are the city's top New Year's Eve attractions. You can take the trip with your family if you wish to spend new year's Eve in a culturally rich place.

Nagarkot

One of the most well-liked places to spend the new year in Nepal is Nagarkot.  The place offers a very cool ride to take in the village's splendor. You can also celebrate new year's Eve with its mesmerizing scenery and stunning sunrise vista. Nagarkot has been the ideal location for travelers, tourists, and hikers from all over the world for a long time. You must visit the place if you want to ring the new year in a calm and peaceful setting. You can also celebrate the day in the resorts that hold a wide range of events for new year's Eve celebrations. 

Conclusion

Nepal has hundreds of destinations for you to enjoy the New Year 2023 with a grand celebration with different activities. From trekking, paragliding, and rafting to other musical celebrations, there are many options to choose from. Plan your trip and Book your dates with Nepal Vision Treks to experience the best. Take a chance and live the moments.

FAQs
 

1. When is New Year's Day in Nepal?

New Year's Day is observed on January 1st of each year, the same as the rest of the globe.

2. What is the name of Nepal's New Year?

Every lunar month has a new one that begins with Navavarsha. It is referred to as Nepal Sambat in Nepal which falls under April. 
 

3. What calendar is used in Nepal?

A separate calendar is used in Nepal. The Nepalese Calendar has the Bikram Sambat or Vikram Sambat which is followed mostly in Nepal.
 

4. How do Nepalese celebrate the New Year?

On Nepali New Year, Nepalese organize picnics at nearby parks, move around the places, dance, sing and celebrate the start of the new day by enjoying themselves with their loved ones.
 

5. Why is the calendar in Nepal different?

Nepal follows a distinct calendar, just like other Asian nations. It follows Lunar Calendar. 
 

6. What are some places to celebrate New Year 2023 in Nepal?

You can celebrate the new year in places like Pokhara, Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Thamel, and many more.
 

7. What are some places inside Kathmandu to celebrate New Year 2023?

Places like Thamel, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, and Boudhanath are famous for celebrating New Year inside Kathmandu.