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Bhaktapur · Every April
Bisket Jatra
A medieval city drags a chariot through its lanes in a tug of war, then fells a 25 metre pole.
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We track every fare from your airport into Kathmandu for April 8 to 18, 2027, round trips of 3 to 7 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The chariot lurches unpredictably; stand on a step or ledge, never in the lane it faces.
- Stay inside the old city for a night; the festival starts before dawn.
- Bhaktapur is 13 km east of Kathmandu airport, 30 to 60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic.
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Bisket Jatra
A medieval city drags a chariot through its lanes in a tug of war, then fells a 25 metre pole.
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