Tour Overview

Trip Code
DE-0007
Starting Point
Kathmandu
End Point
Kathmandu
Max Altitude
1324m / 4343ft
Duration
1 Day
Country
Nepal
Trip Grade
Beginner
Activities
Cultural Tour
Best Season
All Time

This cultural day tour encourages you to dive into the spiritual character of Kathmandu Valley by visiting three amazing Newari towns of Bungamati, Khokana, and Kirtipur.

Your day trip begins at 9:00 am when your local guide picks you up from your hotel, and you depart by private car south of Kathmandu. The first stop is the historic village of Bungamati, a 16th-century Newar settlement perched on the hillside overlooking the Bagmati River.

In Bungamati, you walk along narrow alleys and courtyards and observe local craftsmen at work. Old women still weave carpets down the street, an ancient trade that has been performed generation after generation.

You may even get a blessing from one of Nepal’s three Living Goddesses, as one of them resides here at Kumari Ghar.

With your vigor restored and your senses awakened, you conclude the day and get back to your Kathmandu hotel by car.

Tour Highlights

  • Cultural immersion in old Newar village Bungamati
  • Visit to Rato Machhindranath seasonal temple
  • Observation of carpet weaving and woodcarving culture
  • Observation of ancient relics and artifacts at a local museum
  • Traditional mustard oil production in Khokana
  • Visit to temple and walk through medicinal herb farms
  • Newari lunch at the community-owned Lahana restaurant in Kirtipur
  • Heritage walk to temples and monastic complexes in Kirtipur

Points of Attraction

Itinerary

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Guide retrieves you from accommodation, briefs on the cultural journey ahead before departing in a private vehicle.

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Explore this 16th-century Newar settlement through stone-paved lanes and painted courtyards. Visit Rato Machhindranath Temple (seasonal residence of the sacred deity for six months yearly) and a local museum housing old coins (mudra), weapons, cooking pots and woodwork. Weather permitting, visit Kumari Ghar to see one of Nepal’s three Living Goddesses.

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Witness traditional hand-pressed mustard oil production at the functional mill. Visit Rudrayani Temple and stroll through chamomile and hibiscus plantations showcasing local agricultural heritage.

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Authentic Newari cuisine at this community-owned restaurant: traditional dishes including Bara, Yomari, and Chhoila in a rural outdoor setting.

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Guided cultural exploration of Kirtipur’s old town including Uma Maheshwari Temple, Bagh Bhairav Temple, the palace complex, and Chilancho Mahabihar monastic center.

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Relaxed return journey to Kathmandu, concluding the day of cultural immersion.

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What's included

  • Expert local guide for the full cultural tour (English-speaking)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Kathmandu Valley
  • Private vehicle for all land transportation
  • Entry fees to sites and museums mentioned in the itinerary
  • Traditional Newari lunch at Lahana restaurant in Kirtipur
  • Guided village walks through Bungamati, Khokana, and Kirtipur
  • Visits to cultural landmarks including temples, monastic sites, and museums
  • Observational tours of carpet weaving, woodcarving, and mustard oil production
  • All applicable local taxes and service charges

What's excluded

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks, or souvenirs
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
  • Visit inside private homes or religious sites not open to non-locals
  • Travel insurance
  • Any additional activities not specified in the itinerary

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Starting From:

US$69

No. of peoplePrice per person
1 Pax$ 119
2-3 Pax$ 69
4-5 Pax$ 52
6-7 Pax$ 44
8-9 Pax$ 37
10 Pax$ 34

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