Kathmandu Pride Parade

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Carnival & ParadeKathmandu
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesNepal Pride Parade, commonly identified with
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NPR
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Kathmandu Pride Parade in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Pride Parade refers to Nepal's dedicated pride march, held on the second Saturday of June and organized by the Queer Youth Group with the Queer Rights Collective. First held in 2019, it marked Nepal's first independent pride parade separate from older festival-linked LGBT marches.

On June 29, 2019, around four hundred people gathered at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu and marched toward New Baneshwar carrying rainbow, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, genderfluid, and intersex pride flags, along with slogans written in four different languages.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Nepal Pride Parade, commonly identified with Kathmandu given its route through the capital, was the first pride event in the country organized specifically as a pride march rather than tied to an existing religious festival, distinguishing it from the older Gai Jatra-linked LGBT marches organized by Blue Diamond Society since 2010

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The mystery stays covered

The inaugural 2019 march drew around four hundred participants carrying rainbow, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, genderfluid, and intersex pride flags along a route from Maitighar Mandala to New Baneshwar, and it established the second Saturday of June as Nepal's official Pride Day, a fixed annual date distinct from the lunar-calendar timing of Gai Jatra

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Organized by the Queer Youth Group in collaboration with the Queer Rights Collective

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and since 2020 also Campaign for Change

The sacred route

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an intersex rights organization

The local code

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established in 2019 as Nepal's first independent pride march

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Living ritual

distinct from Blue Diamond Society's older Gai Jatra-linked LGBT marches

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Kathmandu Pride Parade, choose the arrival point in Kathmandu first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

Comfortable clothing for an outdoor June march in Kathmandu's warm pre-monsoon weather; many participants wear or carry pride flag colors and symbols.

Safety

For Kathmandu Pride Parade, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kathmandu.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

NPR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map27.70 N, 85.32 EOpen in Google Maps

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Nearest airportKTM — Tribhuvan
TransportFor Kathmandu Pride Parade, choose the arrival point in Kathmandu first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kathmandu.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kathmandu via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kathmandu, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable clothing for an outdoor June march in Kathmandu's warm pre-monsoon weather; many participants wear or carry pride flag colors and symbols.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Nepal and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kathmandu Pride Parade?

Kathmandu Pride Parade is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kathmandu Pride Parade take place?

The festival is listed in Kathmandu, Nepal. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLtourismnpl.gov.np
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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