Bungmati Khokana Village Tour - 1 Day

  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Activity Day Tour
  • Group Size 1 to 20
  • Best Season Whole Year
Highlights
  • Experience rural life in the Newari villages of Bungmati and Khokana
  • See local villagers working at traditional crafts in Khokana
  • Visit the Ganesh and Machhindranath temples in Bungmati

Bungamati is only 10 kilometers from Kathmandu, the absence of simple access to the city and whatever remains of Nepal has saved it from a significant part of the improvement and social debasement that has happened in different spots.

On this entire day outing, you will respect the customary design and rich culture that are reminiscent of medieval times. You'll see ladies, men, and kids sitting on the roads or in like manner patios, weaving, visiting, playing, and working under the sun. As you stroll along the avenues, you will discover many marvelous wood carvers and artists offering you high-quality things at deal costs. The greater part of them work from home and they might even offer you different articles available to be purchased also. The ladies invest their extra energy in weaving, sewing, and hand sewing. Be that as it may, the town is most likely best known for its woodcarvers, whose skill in their field turns out to be promptly evident.

Bungamati and Khokana go back to the sixteenth century or prior, and both towns brag about some extremely great landmarks and antiquated sanctuaries. Bungamati is the origination of Rato Machhendranath, the supporter of the valley, and the substantial shikhara-style sanctuary in the town square is his home for half of the year. He invests whatever is left of his energy in Patan. The procedure of moving him around Patan and to Bungamati and back is vital to one of the valley's most critical yearly celebrations.

In the chowk around the sanctuary, you can see the heart of a working Newari town. See the numerous chortens and a tremendous request to God's wheel, obviously indicating the different religious conventions. In the middle of Bungamati and Khokana, you will discover the Karya Binayak Temple, committed to Ganesh. The perspectives from this spot are astounding, and you can watch out over the Bungamati valley to the foothills.

Khokana is arranged only north of Bungamati. It is a modest Newari town with notoriety for its mustard oil and neighborhood sanctuary. The Newari who live here squeeze out a straightforward living off the area. You will see that regardless of where you go in this little town, a huge 3-storied sanctuary will get your attention. The sanctuary is devoted to the nearby mother goddess, Shikali Mai. A comparative sanctuary toward the northeast of the town is utilized amid times of scourges.

Cost Includes
  • Private Car with driver
  • One professional English speaking tour guide
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Start:TuesdayJun 06, 2023
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What our travelers saysClient Reviews
  • TripAdvisor

    Bungmati Khokana Village Tour with Green Valley Nepal Treks

    One of the highlights of my recent trip to Nepal was the Bungmati Khokana Village Tour with Green Valley Nepal Treks. The tour was well-planned, and the experienced and amiable guide gave us valuable insights into the towns' histories and cultures. The tour of the mustard oil refinery was a real highlight, and experiencing the traditional Newari architecture and way of life was something special and intriguing. It was fascinating to observe how the natives lived and worked, and they were warm and hospitable. I would heartily suggest the Bungmati Khokana Village Tour with Green Valley Nepal Treks to anybody visiting Nepal as it was an incredible cultural experience.

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    DeviesMarch 06, 2023Cambodia
  • TripAdvisor

    Bungmati Khokana Village Tour offered by Green Valley

    I recently had the chance to take part in the Bungmati Khokana Village Tour offered by Green Valley Nepal Treks, and it was an amazing experience. The tour was well-organized, and the tour guide knew a lot about the cultures and history of the communities. It was fascinating to learn so much about the traditional Newari architecture and culture of the people. Visiting the neighboring mustard oil plant as part of the excursion was an unusual experience. The Bungmati Khokana Village Tour provided an excellent opportunity to observe Nepal in its natural setting. I wholeheartedly recommend Green Valley Nepal Treks to anybody looking for truly genuine cultural interaction.

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    BrownFebruary 19, 2023Canada
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