Christmas fever
Making merry, Treat yourself to some traditional Christmas delights at Coffee & Cakes Bakery (20 December onwards) or enjoy a traditional Christmas brunch. Rs 1500, 25 December 10.30am onwards, Lost Horizon Café, Hotel Shangri La, Lajimpat, (01)4412999
X-mas feast, Celebrate Christmas Eve with a special buffet dinner and a glass of mulled wine, Rs 2,800, 24 December. Or revel in some live music and select from an assortment of barbeques, soups, desserts and more for brunch, Rs 2,300, 25 December.
The Cafe, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Boudha, (01)4491234
Ho ho ho, A warm Christmas setting, festive turkey dinner, free glass of mulled wine, and a visit from Santa with gifts. 24 to 27 December, Kilroy’s of Kathmandu Restaurant, Thamel, (01)4250440
Festive buffet, Join in on this annual Christmas Eve party with an exquisite buffet and live performances by Marta del Grandi (Italy), Nagore Etxaburu (Spain) and Kutumba (Nepal). Rs 2,000, 24 December, Park Village Hotel & Resort, Budhanilkantha, (01)4375280, 9851057642
Jingle bells, Enjoy a carol singing by the choir troupe along with the Himalayan Beauties. Then celebrate Christmas Eve with a Christmas dinner, special pastries and free chocolates and cookies. Rs 1,999, 5.30pm onwards, Lost Horizon Café, Hotel Shangri La, Lajimpat, (01)4412999
Celebrations galore, Choose from a selection of places to celebrate Christmas Eve: Buffet dinner with turkeys, pies, puddings and more at Durbar Restaurant, Rs 1,800. A four-course set dinner at Club House Restaurant, Rs 2,000. Or a six-course set menu at Hunter’s Lodge Restaurant, Rs 2,500. 24 December, 6pm onwards, Gokarna Forest Resort, (01)4451212
Pack your parcels, Donate to Local Women’s Handicrafts through PayPal and have local Christmas gifts sent to your loved ones. Local Women’s Handicrafts, www.facebook.com/localwomenshandicrafts, 9813538909
Otaku Christmas, A Christmas-themed manga fest with awards, cosplay, Japanese food, anime merchandises and a manga-art competition. 24 December, 12pm onwards, Grill Me, Jhamsikhel
Yogic holiday, A yoga session with Kicky Zammit followed by a Christmas Kirtan. 24 December, 9.15am onwards, Pranamaya Studio, Patan, 9802045484
Family feast, A festive family friendly feast with live music. Rs 2,000 for adults & Rs 1,500 for children, 24 December, 7pm, Hotel Shanker, Lajimpat, (01)4410151