Bungamati Khokana

Kirtipur is unique for its well-preserved medieval charm and historical significance. The town is known for its traditional Newari architecture, with intricately carved windows, doors, and buildings that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region. Bagh Bhairab and Uma Maheshwor temple, The pagoda-style architecture and the cultural rituals associated with the temple make it a unique place to visit. Chilancho Stupa, An ancient stupa adds to the town's cultural and spiritual ambiance. Bungamati and Khokana are a traditional Newari town. The town are renowned for its well-preserved traditional Newari architecture. The Rato Machindranath temple is one of a deity worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists. Tourist can witness local artisans practicing their crafts in the village. The village has retained its cultural authenticity, providing visitors with a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle, customs, and rituals of the Newari community.

Step off the beaten path and journey into the heart of traditional Nepal with this unforgettable 4-hour tour of Bungamati and Khokana-two timeless Newari villages where ancient culture still thrives. Wander cobbled streets lined with red-brick homes, witness locals weaving, carving, and pressing oil just as their ancestors did, and soak in the serene beauty of village life. Visit sacred temples like Rato Machhindranath and Shikali, rich in legend and spiritual energy. With a friendly local guide and separate driver, you’ll dive deep into stories, rituals, and traditions that few travelers get to experience. This is Nepal, unfiltered—authentic, soulful, and alive.

From the traditional view point to the cultural and nature oriented perspective, the Bungmati and Kokhana Village tour is one of the most easy yet exciting and serene tours around the Kathmandu valley. From the culturally inclined Bugmati valley to the naturally beautiful Kokhana, this tour has a lot to offer. Bungmati is home to the famous RatoMachindranath Temple and KaryaBinayak Temple. Kokhana is famous for the green rice fields carpeted across the Newari village.

Patan is one of  three medieval Malla principalities, In the medieval times, these three principalities maintained a very fierce rivalry and fought several wars against each other. They also competed with one another in the building of temples, palaces as well as the development of arts and architectures. Many of these creations still exist with all their charm and glory and have been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. You will visit the temples, palaces, stupas and monasteries and traditional Newari villages, Bungamati and Khokana. Highlights • Visit the Durbar Square of Patan. • Stroll around the traditional Newari village of Bungamati and Khokana. • Discover the ingenuity of Newari cuisine. • Visit local people and cultural villages, Hindu and Buddhist temples      

Visit the Newari villages of Bungamati and Khokana on a day trip from Kathmandu. See traditional houses and experience a culture reminiscent of medieval times. Visit the Rato Machhendranath and Karya Binayak temples, and see master woodcarvers at work. Admire the traditional houses and centuries-old traditions of Bungamati and Khokana. Visit the Rato Machhendranath Temple, dating back to the 16th century. See the large, 3-storied temple to the goddess Rudrayeni Mai that dominates the village of Khokana.

These two villages offer you the pleasant smell of Nepalese culture and tradition within a few hours of your visit to Nepal. These two classical village lies across the sacred Bagmati River beside Chobhar. The major attraction of Bungamati village is the Shikhara style of a temple of Rato Machindranath where the rivered rain god is believed to have been born there.

Traditional Kathmandu day tour with history and mystery is a friendship tour operated in a daily basis in Kathmandu by Nepal One Tours. Led by our experienced tour guide, you will visit really interesting places inside Kathmandu Valley with interesting commentary. On this tour you will visit traditional town, villages which are less popular than the world heritage sites of Kathmandu. You can make friends in this tour so you do not need to feel lonely even you are traveling alone in Nepal. You can have fun with other international travellers traveling together for 1 whole day. On this tour you will visit Kirtipur which is a traditional town of Newar tribe. Then you will proceed to Taudaha which is a beautiful lake with historical and religious importance in Kathmandu. Manjushree park is next where you can see old caves and the George of Bagmati River. Next spots are Khokana and Bagmati village which are beautiful as well as offers stories of mystery which we will share you on the tour.

If you have day leisure while you are in Kathmandu, why don’t you explore Bungmati and Khokana, the two virgin Newari settlements!  Lie in the south of Patan city; Bungmati and Khokana are the two medieval villages in the Kathmandu Valley are 12 kilometers away from Kathmandu. These are only the villages in the valley, where tradition and culture of Neweri community are still as it was. Highlights • Visit the Ganesh and Machhindranath temple in Bungmati • Observe rural life of the Newari community of of Bungmati and Khokana villages • See the villagers working at traditional crafts in Khokana • Explore an antique mill of Mustard oil of Khokana village • Taste the original of Newari cuisines

Discover ancient temples and myths in the valley of gods where Hinduism and Buddhism meet. Stroll through the small little alleys around the “durbar squares” in any ancient king cities of the Kathmandu Valley. Watch how the people of the valley still use their temples to practice rituals that have been passed from generation to generation. Discover the temples of the valley, Stupas, Vihars, Courtyard, Maths, resting houses, Hiti (stone tap), learn more about the rituals of the people of Nepal. Visit the Newari villages of Bungamati and Khokana, see traditional houses and experience a culture reminiscent of medieval times. Admire the traditional houses and centuries-old traditions of Bungamati and Khokana. See the large, 3-storied temple to the goddess Shikali Mai that dominates the village of Khokana. Patan is known as Lalitpur, "City of Beauty", and its unique Durbar Squares, temples, alleys, cuisine, hospitality and religious tolerance justify the pre-historic status of the city.

Visit the ancient cities of Khokana and Bungamati inhabited by the Newari people of Kathmandu. See the way of life and experience the local culture and traditions of the people still maintaining the old way of life of community. Explore the 500 year old temple dedicated to Shree Rudrayani and the Machhindranath Temple of this area.

Champadevi (about 2200m) is a pure nature walk , located in the southwest of Kirtipur, an ancient city of Kathmandu. Join this day tour where to hike without any disturbance of vehicles and pollution. As you go higher up the hill, see mountain peaks and a bird's eye view of the valley. Enjoy the cool air when you arrive at the top of Champadevi hill. Have your lunch, take pictures, and hike down to Kirtipur where your car will be waiting to take you back.

Ever wonder to learn about about the Newar people, who are one of Nepal’s many distinct ethnic groups and the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley. Come to Bungmati, Khokana and Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views. Wandering around its winding streets feels like walking through a traditional Nepali village, offers some of the finest views of sprawling Kathmandu and the hills and mountains beyond. It’s full of cobblestone streets, old brick houses with elaborately carved door and window frames, and multitier pagodas. Many travelers don’t visit these old Newari cities as part of Kathmandu trip, yet it’s worth visiting. Bungamati is the hometown of the deity Machhindranath, regarded as the patron of the valley and his large shikhara-style temple in the center of the village square. Kirtipur is one of several ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley that were once independent, but now make up part of greater Kathmandu.

This 6-hour private tour from Kathmandu takes you to a journey back in time. Visit Bungmati and Khokana, villages that have retained its culture and traditions since the 6th century. Bungmati is believed to be the birth-place of deity Rato 'red' Machindranath. There's a large shikhar styled temple dedicated to him inside the village. After, see the lush green fields of the farming village of Khokana and learn about their unique harvesting process of mustard oil. There is also a spectacular three-storied temple in Khokana that is a sight to see.

This tour is specially designed for the travel lovers who have got limited time bound and wants to explore all the major historical ancient places of Kathmandu as well as Bungamati and Khokana. The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple one of the holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa the biggest Stupa in Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa known as monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square once the royal palace of Nepal. Visit the Newari villages of Bungamati and Khokana from Kathmandu. See traditional houses and experience a culture reminiscent of medieval times. Visit the Rato Machhendranath and Karya Binayak temples, and see master woodcarvers at work. Admire the traditional houses and centuries-old traditions of Bungamati and Khokana Visit the Rato Machhendranath Temple, dating back to the 16th century. See the large, 3-storied temple to the goddess Shikali Mai that dominates the village of Khokana.