The Grand Festival of BHAKTAPUR
The largest 9-day, 8-night celebration in Bhaktapur, Biska Jatra (also known as Bisket Jatra), is held in mid-April to celebrate the Nepali New Year. Massive chariot parades, traditional music, and colorful regional customs like the construction of a tall wooden pole (Yosin) in the Pottery Square neighborhood are all part of it.
Dates: The event takes place every year between Chaitra 27 and Baisakh 5 of the Nepali calendar, which is usually April 10–18. The main pole raisings and chariot pulls take place from April 13 to April 15.

The one-day Bhaktapur entrance ticket costs NPR 2,000 (US$15) for foreign visitors, NPR 500 for Chinese and SAARC nationalities, and is free for Nepalese natives. This ticket is available for purchase at the main heritage entry gates.

Autumn (October to November) and spring (March to April) are the two ideal seasons to visit Bhaktapur. The best weather, pristine sky for viewing the mountains, and a front-row seat to the city's magnificent traditional events are all available during these months.

The entrance fee for Bhaktapur Durbar Square and heritage city is differentiated by nationality and allows access to key architectural monuments and museums.

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