- Karya Vinayak Temple - On this half day excursion you’ll admire the traditional architecture and rich culture that are reminiscent of the medieval era. You’ll see women, men, and children sitting in the streets or in common courtyards, weaving, chatting, playing, and working under the sun. As you walk along the streets, you’ll find dozens of masterful wood carvers and sculptors offering you handcrafted items at bargain prices. Most of them work from home and they may even offer you other articles for sale as well. The women spend their spare time weaving, knitting, and hand sewing. However, the village is probably best known for its woodcarvers, whose expertise in their field becomes readily apparent.
In the chowk around the temple you can see the heart of a functioning Newari town. See the many chortens and a huge prayer wheel, clearly pointing to the diverse religious traditions. Between Bungamati and Khokana you’ll find the Karya Binayak Temple, dedicated to Ganesh. The views from this spot are spectacular, and you can look out over the Bungamati valley to the foothills.
You’ll find that no matter where you go in this tiny village, a large 3-storied temple will catch your eye. The temple is dedicated to the local mother goddess, Rudrayeni Mai. A similar temple to the north-east of the village is used during times of epidemics.
10:00 am or 01:00 pm: Departure from Hotel
10:30 am or 01:30 pm: Start sightseeing of Khokana Village
- Bungamati Museum - 12:30 am or 03:30 pm: Continue sightseeing of Bungmati village
01:30 pm or 04:30 pm: Drive back to Kathmandu
02:00 pm or 05:00 pm: Hotel Drop-off at around
- Expert tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Luxury vehicle
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Travel Insurance
- Meals
- Fees for extra monuments
- Tips
- Visas
Embark on a day excursion from Kathmandu to the Newari villages of Bungamati and Khokana. Get a glimpse of enthralling medieval-like culture and observe traditional domiciles. Explore the Rato Machhendranath and Karya Binayak shrines firsthand, and witness skilled carpenters in their element. Indulge in the century-old customs and unique architecture of Bungamati and Khokana. Visit the historical 16th century Rato Machhendranath Temple. Experience the presence of the gigantic, triple-storey temple to the deity Rudrayeni Mai, the prominent centerpiece of the Khokana village.
- Minimum age is 13 years
- Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites (Rato Machhindranath Temple) visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
- We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
