Patan Durbar Square Full Day Tour - Daily Departure 2025

This Bungmati Khokana Day Tour, which circles the historic Kathmandu Valley towns of Bungamati and Khokana, will offer you a firsthand understanding of daily life in the region.

In the Lalitpur area of central Nepal, a small Newari hamlet called Bungamati Khokana, which dates back to the sixth century, nevertheless adheres to its traditions as an important aspect of daily life.

In the regional Newari language, Bungamati is referred to as the Bunga. The pit is what is meant by the word "Bunga." It is located 6 km south of Patan and 12 km south of Kathmandu. The only river in Nepal that runs from south to north is the Karmanasha, which can be seen on the route to Bungamati. The old settlement occupies 7.2 square kilometers of space. 

 With its rows of brick homes and its small, flagstone-paved streets, it is one of the valley's most typical settlements. These two little towns, Bungmati and Khokana, are unaffected by the contemporary city that is only a few kilometers away.

Even though Bungamati is only 10 kilometers from Kathmandu, its isolation from the rest of Nepal and the city has shielded it from most of the development and social degradation that has taken place elsewhere. You'll appreciate the traditional architecture and voluminous culture that harken back to the Middle Ages during the full-day trip. You'll witness women, men, and children sitting on the sidewalks or on similar patios while weaving, conversing, playing, or working in the heat. As you go around the streets, you'll see a lot of amazing woodcarvers and artisans selling high-quality items for low prices. The majority of them operate from home, and some may even offer you additional items that you may buy.

The women use their additional energy to weave and stitch by hand.

 However, the town is probably most renowned for its woodcarvers, whose expertise in their specialty is immediately apparent. Both Bungamati and Khokana, which date back to the sixteenth century or before, are home to some really impressive landmarks and historic sanctuaries.

 Rato Machhendranath, the protector of the valley, was born in Bungamati, and he spends half the year living in the large shikhara-style temple in the center of town. Whatever energy he has left over, he devotes to Patan. He must be moved via Patan, to Bungamati, and back again for one of the valley's most important annual events. Rato (Red) Machhendranath, a strong deity of rain and fertility, makes Bungamati his summer residence. Every twelve years, a significant festival takes place. The deity's chariot procession travels down the route from Bungamati to Patan before returning to Bungamati. Legend has it that Bungamati marks the location where the drought-protecting bee was born. At the rear of the Machhendranath temple lies the Huangriva Bhairavnath temple. He represents rage, outrage, and devastation. As one of Adi Shakti Durga's manifestations, Kumari is worshipped in Bungamati.

The center of a bustling Newari town may be seen in the area surrounding the sanctuary. You can clearly see the many chortens and a huge wheel of prayer to God, which represent the various religious practices. The Karya Binayak Temple, dedicated to Ganesh, is located between Bungamati and Khokana. The Rato Machhendranath Festival, which takes place annually at the end of April, is a significant occasion on the Kathmandu Valley festival calendar. If your Nepal vacation with Bungmati Khokana Day Tour with Mountain Rock Treks and Expeditions happens to be within that time, you'll be lucky to see it!

The villages of Khokana and Bungmati, which are both 10 kilometers south of Kathmandu, each have their own distinctive traditions and cultures. This little Newar village is known for two things: a distinctive method of gathering mustard oil, and a nearby three-story temple.

 Amazing views may be had from this location, which looks across the Bungamati valley to the foothills. The lone location of Khokana is north of Bungamati. This little Newari village is well-known for its mustard oil and the local sanctuary. The Newari that resides here lead a simple life in the region. The majority of the Newar people who reside here depend on agriculture, and because they value nature, much of their everyday activities take place outside of their homes.

No matter where you travel in this tiny town, you'll notice that a massive, three-story sanctuary will catch your eye. The local mother goddess, Shikali Mai, is honored in the sanctuary. During calamities, a comparable refuge is used to the northeast of the town.