TikTok today shared the top searched words on the platform in Nepal in 2025, offering a snapshot of what Nepalis were most curious about this year — from festival celebrations and music trends to destinations to visit, shows to catch up on, and practical searches that support everyday decisions.

 From Dashain and Tihar preparation and Teej inspiration to cooking recipes, the 2025 list reflects how TikTok Search is increasingly used as a discovery tool for real life. People are coming to TikTok to learn quickly, stay in the loop as news unfolds, find local-style inspiration, and get recommendations through creators who understand Nepal’s context and culture.

 “TikTok Search has become an essential part of daily life in Nepal,” said Umais Naveed, Content Operations Lead, South Asia at TikTok. “People aren’t just watching videos — they’re actively seeking information, recommendations, and context in real time. Whether it’s tracking the latest sporting moments, planning a weekend trip, learning something new, or checking reviews before buying, Nepalis are turning to TikTok to make everyday decisions. This year’s top searches show how TikTok is connecting Nepalis to culture, community, and everyday answers."

What Nepal’s searches reveal

This year’s searches tell a story of discovery with purpose. Strong interest in travel-related places highlights TikTok’s role in how people explore destinations, plan outings, and discover what to do next. The list also captures Nepal's cultural pulse, from widely followed celebrities and dramas to the soundtracks and viral moments that shaped everyday conversations.

Searches also show how Nepalis use TikTok to stay current on major headlines and trending topics—from big public moments to tech curiosity—with creators helping audiences follow along in real time and understand what’s driving the conversation.

 As 2025 comes to a close, TikTok’s top searches in Nepal capture a year defined by shared celebrations, everyday curiosity, and creator-driven discovery. TikTok remains committed to supporting a vibrant creative community in Nepal and helping people find inspiration and information in more joyful, meaningful ways.

 Here are the top searched words on TikTok in Nepal in 2025, in no particular order:

Most searched showbiz celebrity

• Priyanka Karki
• Rajesh Hamal
• SwastimaKhadka
• RekhaThapa
• Madan Krishna Shrestha

Most searched TikTokcreator

• SimpalKharel
• AshmaBishwokarma
• ​​​​​​​RachanaRimal
• ​​​​​​​Anmol KC
• ​​​​​​​Anna Sharma

Most searched sportspeople

• Samba
• ​​​​​​​BimalGharti Magar​​​​​​​
• ​​​​​​​Dipendra Singh Airee
• ​​​​​​​Mbappe
• ​​​​​​​Messi

Most searched places

• Mustang
• ​​​​​​​Manang
• ​​​​​​​North Annapurna Base Camp
• ​​​​​​​Pashupatinath Temple
• ​​​​​​​BhimsenthanMandir

Most searched TV shows or drama

• Big Boss
• ​​​​​​​Paran movie
• ​​​​​​​Jerry on Top movie
• ​​​​​​​Jari 2 movie
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Roadies Season 7

Most searched trending moments

• Teej
• ​​​​​​​KukurTihar
• ​​​​​​​Miss Grand Nepal
• ​​​​​​​Routine of Nepal Banda
• ​​​​​​​NPL Season 2

Most searched soundtracks/songs

• ThumakThumakJaniyeMahiye De Nal
• ​​​​​​​Ice Cream Khaoungi Kashmir Jaungi
• ​​​​​​​Maya Garnu La by John Chamling
• ​​​​​​​WakkaLagdoSansara
• ​​​​​​​Sari LayaraAaya Vani

Most searched food and recipe

• Hatkyula Fruit
• ​​​​​​​Steam Chicken recipe
• ​​​​​​​Sel Roti recipe
• ​​​​​​​Singhada recipe
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Pakku recipe