Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers Workshop

The 2026 Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers Workshop, sponsored by White Lotus Book Shop, will be held from May 29 to June 5 at the Malla Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. The writers workshop, which takes place from May 29 to June 3, includes two workshops held in temples and Buddhist monasteries, two workshops led by Himalayan shamans, and excursions to historical and cultural sites. The festival, which takes place from June 4 to June 5, features craft talks, reading events, and book launches for poets, fiction writers, nonfiction writers, and translators. Participating writers include poets Tony Barnstone, Tina Chang, Paul Muldoon, Yuyutsu Sharma, and Tracy K. Smith; poet and fiction writer Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai; fiction writer Sally Breen; and nonfiction writers Martin Doyles, Devdutt Pattanaik, Ravi Shankar, and Brian Turner. Lodging, which is included for both festival and workshop participants, is available at the Malla Hotel. The cost of the festival and workshop are $2,895. The cost of the festival is $995. Limited financial assistance is available. To register, submit payment by March 31. Visit the website for more information. 

Accessibility accommodations include public transportation near the venue; accessible sidewalks, pathways, and doorways; elevators in all multilevel spaces; accessible bathrooms near the venue hall and conference rooms; accessible parking spaces; closed captioning; and signage in Braille. Contact the director via e-mail or the Malla Hotel manager via e-mail at gm@themallahotel.com for additional accessibility details.