The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is known as a unique natural and cultural destination in the Tourism map of the world. The outstanding diversities of nature and culture existing here are second to none.

The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned travel authors in recognition of her cultural richness, viz., Living cultural Museum, Shangri-La, Roof of the World, Birth place of the Apostle of Peace, Country of Living Goddess, City of Golden Pagodas & Parasols, Himalayan Pilgrimage, Wildest Dream of Kew, Nature amphitheatre, Melting pot of Hinduism & Buddhism, A tiny Kingdom of thirty-six ethnic groups & seventy-five spoken languages, Birth place of Sita, Abode of Shiva, Land of Mysticism & Exoticism, Land of non-stop festivals etc. are explicit and self-explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural heritage. This Calendar of Events & Activities only provides a glimpse of it. This edition of the Calendar dose not cover all the activities. This will be updated after each six months prior to the launch of VNY'98 Programmes.

Our vistors are welcome to witness these festivals, events and activities and enrich themselves with most memorable experience of visiting Nepal in the yearr 1998.

• Entry to most temples, stupas and shrines is not restricted. However, some sensitive religious enclosures and sites may prohibit entry. Signboards are displayed.
• If you wish to enter a shrine, where allowed, you may go around in a clockwise direction. We believe in putting our Gods to our right when circumambulating the shrine.
• The front side of the shrines are usually marked by a lotus carved stone on the pavement or a slightly recessed square pit. The image of the carrier of the diety or symbol may be seen on the pedestal in front. These define the territoriality of the shrine. Reverence to there elements will put you in a proper perspective.
• Photography is generally not prohibited. However there are some facades or images where photography is restricted. Watch for these or ask the guards. If you wish to be more considerate, do not use flashlights inside the shrines when someone is workshipping.
• Do not take any photograph of someone performing his ritual without a prior permission.
• Nepal's attitude towards religion is very tolerant one, and many different religions flourish and mingle here.
• Leather products, such as leather belts, jackets, shoes and bags, are prohibited in most religious places. Please leave them outside. Your friend or the watchman will take care of these while you are inside.
• We advise you not to touch offerings or persons when they are on the way to shrines or are in the process of workshipping. Keep a respectful distance.
• Apart from workshipping of the image, many sensitive rituals are also practised by the believers around the shrines these may be related to festive occasions or sombre situations. By carefully watching the behaviour of local onlookers, you can your self behave sensitively and not be an encroachment.
• If you have meat in your lunch pack, we advise you to eat at some distance from the shrine precincts. Some of our Gods do not permit animal sacrifices!
• Do not encourage beggars or roaming artefacts's vendors around the shrines by giving money or bargaining as you walk.
• Please do not accept as gifts or buy objects of art, manuscripts, images etc. Which have antique value. These need to stay here not only for ourselves but for futlure visitors like yourself who would like to share the experience. Whether something is antique or not can be established by the Department of Archaeology.