New Zealand and Nepal share a connection that goes back to 1953, when Sir Edmund Hillary stood at the top of Mt. Everest alongside Tenzing Norgay. That moment built a relationship between two nations that has stayed strong ever since. Today, as the Nepalese community in New Zealand continues to grow, Buddha Travel is the official Travel Partner of Nepal Festival New Zealand 2026.
This year, the festival expands to Christchurch for the first time, bringing culture, music, food, and community to the South Island. For many people, it is also a rare chance to be around others who share the same roots, the same festivals, and the same feeling of being far from home while still trying to keep that home alive.
On 18 April, our team will have a stall at the Christchurch Nepal Festival. If you are planning a trip home for Dashain, looking at flights to Nepal, or thinking about your next destination, come and talk to us. We will be there to answer questions and help turn your travel plans into actual bookings. You can also scan a QR code at the stall to enter our giveaway quickly and easily.
From 2nd to 30th April, we are running a $2000 Travel Voucher Giveaway. Every week, one winner receives $100 in travel credit. The weekly format keeps things going throughout the month, giving more people a fair chance to win. You can enter at the festival, through a QR code, or online.
Autumn is a good time to start planning ahead, especially for festival flights to Nepal during Tihar and Dashain, family visits, or any trips you have been putting off. Some people have not been back home in years. Others are waiting for the right time. Demand is picking up, and booking early helps. We are running digital promotions alongside our on-ground presence at the festival, so there are multiple ways to get in touch and get started.
Buddha Travel handles flights, holiday packages, and travel arrangements for both Nepal and a wide range of other destinations. The team is based in New Zealand and works with customers across the country. If you have a specific travel date in mind, a budget you are working within, or questions about visa requirements and stopovers, these are all things you can discuss directly at our stall or through our website. Getting the right information early makes the planning process a lot simpler, and talking to someone who knows the routes and the options saves time.
Ready to plan your next trip? Scan, enter, and let's go.
Visit https://buddhatravel.co.nz/NepalFestivalNZ to enter the giveaway, check out what we offer, and get your travel plans moving before someone else grabs that seat.