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The clear blue sky, cooler temperature with sunny days and less tourists make it perfect time to visit Himalayas / Nepal during the Chinese new year and Spring festival holiday. Even though the Chinese new year date changes because of lunar calendar, it falls around end of Jan / Feb. This is when the mercury starts to soar up from the coldest months of Dec / Jan in the Himalayas of Nepal. Moreover Nepal\'s landscape is diverse and ranges from as low as 70 m to the top of Mt Everest. Visit of tropical forests of southern planes, scenic hill stations and cultural heritage of Kathmandu could be combined with short treks.
The most mystic mask dancing festival in the Himalayas is celebrated in Upper Mustang of Nepal. Monks after three months of fasting and retreat, participate in the three days long mask dancing to ward off the evil spirit.
Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha for the most auspicious day, the Vesak day. This is when Buddha was born, enlightened and attained Mahaparinirvana.