Skate Jatra isn’t your typical skate contest.
It’s a grassroots gathering in Nepal that brings together local and international skaters for a mix of contests, open sessions, and community-driven moments. Less about competition, more about connection — built around skateboarding at its core.
The event takes place in Butwal, Nepal, primarily at Dhunga Skatepark.
What might seem like just another skatepark turns into something much bigger during Skate Jatra — a space where different scenes collide and create something unique.
Skate Jatra is powered by the local skate community, with support from Skate Aid Nepal, along with international collaborators and visiting skaters.
It’s not built by big brands — it’s built by people who actually care about the scene and want to see it grow.
What sets Skate Jatra apart is its authenticity.
It comes from a DIY culture where skateboarding has grown despite limited resources. The event creates space for younger skaters, connects Nepal’s scene with the outside world, and turns a local park into a global meeting point.
It’s not about big sponsors or heavy production. It’s about community, progression, and representing a scene that’s still carving out its identity.
While rooted in skateboarding, Skate Jatra also brings in BMX riders and rollerbladers.
That mix turns it into more than just a skate event — it becomes a wider action sports gathering, where different styles and communities come together in one space.
Events like Skate Jatra show what’s possible when a community builds something for itself.
From Butwal to the outside world, it’s helping put Nepal’s skate scene on the map, not through hype, but through real movement and connection.
Thank you to Skate Aid Nepal and everyone involved for putting together a wild event and continuing to push the scene forward.
Photos & Videos Credits:
Genkii Films
Sajan Magar
