A village with a difference Bungamati, a small typical Newari village which is situated about 12 kilometer south from the heart of Kathmandu city. The ancient village came into existence as early in the 7th century but developed in 16th century. This village has many more master wood carver and sculpture producers. It used to be an autonomous province in Kathmandu valley. Regardless of the rapid changes in lifestyle of the urban population and the globalized way of living, this villagers have remained untouched by modern waves. They are living their life “simply is the best” rural ways from the past several centuries. This village has Rato Machhendranath and Karya Binayak temple, regarded as the patron of the valley. Therefore, this village is known as “a village with a difference”.
Khokana, a small traditional and tiny Newari village having 750 houses with population 7000 is situated about 10 kilometers south of Kathmandu city ( on the outskirts of Patan city ) dating from the 15th century. This village has surrounded by terraced farms from four sides, It is medieval Newari settlement. It has own history & culture, and has long been known as the centre of Mustard oil processing in the valley in which a heavy wooden beam is used to crush the mustard seeds in order to extract the oil. This oil can be consumed if desired, but it can also be used for therapeutic massage. 10% of population is business & services, rest of the most population major occupation is farming and much of their daily activities take place outside of their dwellings such as women spinning wool, men crushing seeds and other daily activities. The chain of houses build in traditional Nepalese style gives out an aura of age- old tradition that has been kept intact over the decades. The windows are beautified with chillies, onions, vegitables etc. hung for drying in the sun. Temple of Shikali Ajima, is also known as Rudrayani ( the mother goddess ), is located in a wide street. This village has been nominated to be listed as a Unisco world heritage, representing a vernacular village and Its mustard oil seed industarial heritage.
Overview
3 nights / 4 days
Day 01: Upon arrival at the Kathmandu Tribhuwan international airport, Nepal.
I will be on standby air-condition vehicle and displaying your named template at the airport on that day to pick you up and transfer to your hotel then within one hour later, will go to orientation walk to get familiar with your surrounding or sightseeing in Kathmandu valley if possible otherwise, will be rest in your hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
Swaymbhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple ), Kathmandu Durbar Square ( Basantapur Durbar Square ) and Pashupatinath ( One of the holy Hindu Templa ).
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Sightseeing in Boudhanath Stupa
Sightseeing in Boudhanath Stupa ( one of the biggest Buddhist temple in Nepal ) & Patan durbar square. Then, we will drive to Bungamati & start Hiking in villages, paddy fields, Khokana up to Bungamati. After then, we Will drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Departure at an International Tribhuwan Airport.
After this cultural, historical and hiking tour if you would interest for further activities like national park safari, rafting tour, Hiking tour, Trekking etc. I organize the trip according to your desire. If you decided to leave Nepal then I transfer to Airport for your onward destination.
Cost includes:
. Pick-up & drop from an International Tribhuwan Airport.
. Kathamndu accommodation ( 3 nights tourist standard deluxe hotel with Breakfast ).
. Sightseeing by deluxe vehicle with professional guide.
. Entrance fees of all the monumental areas ( Boudhanath, Patan & villages.)
Cost doesn’t include:
. Lunch & dinner during stay in Kathmandu.
. Nepal entry visa.
. Personal expenses.
. All bar bills.
. Any extra cost due to weather or political problems. &
. Expenses in personal nature i:e soft/hard drinks, tips etc.