Immerse yourself in the traditional Newari culture with a day trip from Kathmandu to Bungamati and Khokana villages. Explore medieval-style houses, visit ancient temples, and witness master woodcarvers in action.
Immerse yourself in the traditional Newari culture with a day trip from Kathmandu to Bungamati and Khokana villages. Explore medieval-style houses, visit ancient temples, and witness master woodcarvers in action.
- Karya Vinayak Temple - This half-day tour offers a glimpse into the traditional architecture and vibrant culture reminiscent of the medieval era. Visitors will observe men, women, and children engaging in weaving, chatting, playing, and working in the sunlit streets and communal courtyards. As you stroll through the streets, you’ll encounter…
- Karya Vinayak Temple - This half-day tour offers a glimpse into the traditional architecture and vibrant culture reminiscent of the medieval era. Visitors will observe men, women, and children engaging in weaving, chatting, playing, and working in the sunlit streets and communal courtyards. As you stroll through the streets, you’ll encounter numerous skilled wood carvers and sculptors selling handcrafted items at attractive prices. Many artisans work from home and may offer additional items for sale. Women often spend their free time weaving, knitting, and sewing by hand. However, the village is particularly renowned for its woodcarvers, whose exceptional skills are evident.
In the chowk surrounding the temple, you can witness the essence of a thriving Newari town. Numerous chortens and a large prayer wheel highlight the area’s diverse religious traditions. Between Bungamati and Khokana lies the Karya Binayak Temple, dedicated to Ganesh. The views from this location are breathtaking, offering a panorama of the Bungamati valley and the foothills.
Throughout this quaint village, a prominent 3-story temple dedicated to the local mother goddess, Rudrayeni Mai, stands out. A similar temple to the northeast of the village is utilized during epidemics.
10:00 am or 01:00 pm: Departure from Hotel
10:30 am or 01:30 pm: Begin sightseeing of Khokana Village
- Bungamati Museum - 12:30 am or 03:30 pm: Continue sightseeing of Bungamati village
01:30 pm or 04:30 pm: Return drive to Kathmandu
02:00 pm or 05:00 pm: Hotel Drop-off approximately
- Expert tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Luxury vehicle
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Expert tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Luxury vehicle
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Travel Insurance
- Meals
- Fees for extra monuments
- Tips
- Visas
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
