
Bungamati & Khokana Private Day Trip
Discover the history and traditions of Newar culture on this English-language private guided tour of the Nepali villages of Bungamati and Khokana. Bungamati & Khokana Day Trip. On the morning of your activity, you'll be picked up from your hotel...
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Discover the history and traditions of Newar culture on this English-language private guided tour of the Nepali villages of Bungamati and Khokana.
Bungamati & Khokana Day Trip
On the morning of your activity, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Kathmandu at your chosen time and head out to the rural villages located to the south of the Nepalese capital.
The first stop will be in Bungamati, located in the heart of the Lalitpur Valley. The majority of the population are Newar people, a community that has preserved its ancient culture, religion, and language over centuries. During the tour, you'll explore the main customs and traditions of Newar Bungamati and visit notable landmarks, including the Temple of Machhindranath, known for its prominent domes.
Following Bungamati, you will proceed to Khokana, where you'll learn about the origins and history of the Newar civilization. Your guide will discuss the cultural evolution while you visit significant religious sites, such as Shree Rudrayani, a 500-year-old temple notable for its three-storey architecture and intricate latticework.
At the end of your tour, you'll be taken back to Kathmandu and dropped off at your hotel.
Important Info
A supplement will be applied to the tour price if the pickup takes place outside the city of Kathmandu.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by air
- conditioned vehicle
- English–speaking guide specialized in the history of Nepal
- Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group
Not included
- Admission to Bungamati and Khokhana temples: 1.50USD per person per temple
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility