Gyalpo Losar

Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Tibet and Bhutan · Nepal

Gyalpo Losar is the New Year of the Tibetan and Sherpa communities in Nepal. It typically falls in February, occasionally in March. During Gyalpo Losar, Buddhist monasteries—such as Boudhanath and Swayambhunath in Kathmandu—are adorned with colorful prayer flags, attracting crowds. People wear new clothes and traditional jewelry, engage in ceremonial dances, exchange greetings and gifts, and celebrate with feasts and family gatherings.

Where
Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Tibet and Bhutan
Lasts
1 day
Usually held
February or March
Region
Nepal

All dates

Year Dates Days Status
2024 11 Mar 1 Held
2025 28 Feb 1 Held
2026 18 Feb 1 Held

Dates follow the lunar calendar and are set by the monastery or local community, usually a year ahead. We re-check them with our local office each season.

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