One-day Tour To Patan Durbar Square, Traditional Village Khokana & Bungamati
Highlights
Kathmandu
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali
Languages
English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali
Description
Visit Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, mesmerizes visitors with intricately carved temples, palaces, and courtyards, reflecting the glorious Newari craftsmanship. Explore the traditional village of Khokana, renowned for its oil seed production and traditional farming practices. Head to Bungamati, another charming Newari village famous for woodcarving craftsmanship and the revered Rato Machhindranath Temple.
Itinerary
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Patan Durbar Square, Traditional Village Khokana & Bungamati tour
- 8:00: Hotel pickup (after breakfast)
- 9:00: Go to Patan Durbar Square for sightseeing (Temples, palaces, and courtyards from the Malla era) and museum (Keshav Narayan Chowk, Sundari Chowk, and Mul Chowk) with gilded doorways and decorative stone baths and wells.
- 11:00: Stop for lunch.
- 12:00: Move to Khokana, one of the most ancient Newari villages. This sleepy village was once a thriving economic hub. Surrounded by paddy fields, Khokana is filled with traditional Newari houses and Hindu and Buddhist shrines. The shrine of goddess Rudrayani (the patron goddess of Khokana) lies at the center of the village. The village is known for the production of mustard oil using traditional methods. Stroll around and visit an ancient oil mill that is still in use.
- 14:00: Visit Bungamati, the home of the valley’s Rain God, Machhindranath. The temple Built-in a shikara style, traditional homes of the villagers surround the large temple. The village streets are lined with wood and stone carving workshops. Bungamati Culture Museum, De Punkha (sacred pond), Karya Binayak Temple, and Bhairab Temple are other places of interest.
- 16:00: Drop off at the hotel.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 20 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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