Festival Corporate Gifts in Nepal: Dashain and Tihar Planning
Quick answer: Plan festival gifts in four steps: group recipients by relationship and set a budget for each group, choose a gift that is useful and easy to deliver, decide how it will be branded and packed, then order the branded and boxed items well before the festival. Branding and packaging need lead time, so the order date is the most important date.
Festival gifts are one of the largest corporate gifting seasons in Nepal. A gift that arrives late, or one that looks unplanned, does more harm than no gift.
Step 1: Group your recipients and set a budget
| Group | Typical recipient | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Top clients and partners | Key accounts | Premium gift, personal note |
| Regular clients and vendors | Active relationships | Mid-range useful gift |
| Staff | Your team | Consistent gift for fairness |
| Wider contacts | Prospects, community | Small branded item or card |
Fix a total budget, then split it by group and headcount. Decide the per-gift amount before you look at products, so the choice fits the budget.
Step 2: Choose a gift that gets used
- Desk and daily-use items: notebooks, pens, mugs, bottles. See Thankyooou's corporate gift packaging.
- Food and sweets: mithai boxes and chocolate boxes suit festivals, but check shelf life and storage.
- Gift sets: a notebook, pen and card in one box feel complete.
- Cards and envelopes: a shagun envelope or a thank-you card adds a personal touch.
Pick items you can deliver to the recipient without breakage or spoilage.
Step 3: Brand and pack it
Decide branding before you order: a logo on the item, a printed box or sleeve, a card with a message. Keep the brand mark small and tasteful on a gift. Match the packaging to the gift value: a premium set in a gift box, a small item in a printed bag or pouch. See custom packaging boxes in Nepal and the paper bag guide.
Step 4: Order and deliver on time
Work backwards from the delivery date:
- Final recipient list and quantities.
- Order and artwork approval.
- Production of the branded items and boxes.
- Assembly and packing.
- Delivery, with a buffer.
Ask for the production timeline in the quotation and keep a buffer for the festival rush. An urgent order costs more.
Checklist
- Recipient groups and headcount
- Budget per group
- Gift chosen, sample approved
- Branding method and artwork approved
- Box, bag or card selected
- Delivery addresses and date
- Thank-you or greeting card text
Sample gift tiers (an illustration, not a price list)
| Tier | Recipient | Example contents | Packaging idea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | Top clients, board members | Notebook, pen and mug set; or a boxed sweets assortment | Printed gift box with insert and a personal card |
| Standard | Regular clients, suppliers | A mug or notebook with logo, or a sweets box | Printed box or branded paper bag |
| Staff | Employees | The same item for everyone | Simple printed sleeve or bag |
| Light touch | Wider contacts | Greeting card with a small token | Card and envelope |
Fix the budget for each tier before you choose products, so quotes can be compared on a clear basis.
Greeting card wording
A short, warm message works better than a long one. Examples:
- Dashain (Nepali): विजया दशमीको हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना।
- Tihar (Nepali): तिहारको हार्दिक शुभकामना।
- English: Wishing you and your family a joyful Dashain.
- English: With warm wishes for a bright and prosperous Tihar.
Add your company name and a handwritten signature if you can. If you print Nepali text, set it in Unicode and check the proof. See artwork file prep.
Branding a gift tastefully
- Keep the mark small. A logo on the lid or a printed card is enough.
- Choose quality over quantity. One good item beats a box of filler.
- Match the packaging to the gift. A premium item in plain packaging looks careless.
- Avoid messages that feel like advertising. A thank-you works better.
- Respect dietary and cultural needs when choosing food gifts.
Food gifts: what to check
If the gift is food or sweets, treat it as a packaged product:
- Use packaging suitable for food and keep the contents fresh.
- Check shelf life and delivery time.
- Include producer name, ingredients, weight and dates where required. See food label requirements and MRP printing.
- Choose boxes that suit the product. See sweet boxes and chocolate boxes.
Delivery logistics
- Inside the Valley: plan courier or hand delivery routes and times; many offices close for holidays.
- Outside the Valley: allow extra days and ask the courier for a delivery estimate.
- Bulk delivery to one office: pack by recipient and label each parcel with the name.
- Proof of delivery: keep a list with dates and confirmations.
A timeline you can adapt
Use these steps in order and put real dates next to each:
- Set the budget and recipient list.
- Choose the gift and packaging.
- Approve a sample.
- Approve artwork and the greeting card.
- Place the order and confirm the ready date.
- Pack, label and dispatch.
- Confirm delivery and note feedback for next year.
See printing order calendar for Nepal.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I order?
As early as the recipient list is final. Branded and boxed items need production time; ask for a dated timeline.
Should every recipient get the same gift?
Staff usually do. Clients can be tiered by relationship.
Can I add a personal note?
Yes. A short printed or handwritten card makes the gift personal.
Plan your gifts
Read the full corporate gifting guide for Nepal and contact Thankyooou with your headcount, budget and date.
Sources
- Thankyooou product catalogue: gift box, thank-you card and shagun envelope — product types referenced above.