Kathmandu Durbar Square
If you want to experience the most lively place during the Holi festival, you must go to Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is the main venue where Nepalese people celebrate Holi. During the Holi festival, Durbar Square transforms into a joyful ocean filled with water balloons, colors, and music. Not only do tourists from all over the world throw colorful powders at each other, but local singers also take the stage to deliver thrilling performances. The colorful crowd dances joyfully to the music, with waving arms and flying colored powders... The scene is vibrant and colorful, making it a great place for photography.
Thamel, Kathmandu
From Durbar Square, continue your journey to Thamel, an area popular with international tourists. This is also a great place to experience the festive atmosphere. Many tourists from all over the world gather here, with various skin colors and ethnicities. You can put on a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops, and join the crowd of local young people and international tourists to fully enjoy this lively and festive celebration, continuing this colorful carnival.
Pokhara Lakeside Main Street
If you are visiting Pokhara, it is recommended to go to Lakeside’s main street to participate in the Holi festival. This is the best place in Pokhara to join the celebration. During the Holi festival, Lakeside’s main street becomes extremely crowded and lively. People dance, throw colored powder, and sing loudly on the streets. The scene looks like a sea of colors, and it is hard to recognize people's original appearances.