Bungamati & Khokana Village Day Trip from Kathmandu
About This Tour
Step beyond Kathmandu and discover the traditional Newari villages of Bungamati and Khokana on this half-day cultural trip. Explore settlements known for their...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Bungamati · Languages: English, Japanese
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; 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.; Local tour operator contact information:; Customer's Hotel within Kathmandu city
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Bungamati
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What's Included
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Expert tour guide
- Luxury vehicle
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Meals
- Fees for extra monuments
- Tips
- Visas
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Bungamati & Khokana Village Day Trip from Kathmandu
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 ckowk 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, Shikali Mai. A similar temple to the north-east of the village is used during times of epidemics. 01:00 pm: Departure from Hotel 01:30 pm: Start sightseeing of Khokana Village 03:30 pm: Continue sightseeing of Bungmati village 04:30 pm: Drive back to Kathmandu 05:00 pm: Hotel Drop-off at around
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kathmandu, NP · Tour start: Kathmandu, NP — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
