A night in Bungamati Homestay
The town of Bunga or Bungamati lies about nine kilometres to the south of Kathmandu which is an exclusively Newar farming community. Bungamati is famous for the temple of Bunga-dyo. Buddhists worship it as a two-armed figure of Padmapani Lokesvara (a form of Avalokitesvara, the most important deity in the Mahayana Buddhism) whereas Hindus worship it as the Rato Machhendranath. Bungamati is also famous for the woodcarvers and their exquisite craftwork.
Duration: 5 hours
Group size: 5 & above
Cost: $ 25 (exclusive of transportation charges)
$ 15 for children aged 12 or under
Trip Highlights:
- Meet local people, visit the temples and heritage sites in Bungamati
- Dive into the indigenous culture
- Discover the richness and ingenuity of Newari cuisine.
Itinerary:
- 10.00 AM Breakfast at the Village Café,Jhamsikhel
- 11.15 AM Heritage Walk starts from Bungamati Bus Park
- 01.00 PM Lunch at Prathampur Vihar
- 02.00 PM Visit to Karyavinayak Temple
- 02.45 PM Departure
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Cost Includes:
- An experienced guide/facilitator.
- Breakfast and lunch
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Cost Excludes:
- Meals and drinks during the tour
- Personal expenses such as: souvenirs, maps, and guidebooks etc.
- Guide other than English speaking.
- Tips for your guide and driver (Tipping is not obligatory but only expected by your guide and driver. It is totally your choice and intuition)
Karyavinayak Temple
Impressed by the exquisite woodcraft of Bungamati? The master woodcarvers in Bungamati will be more than happy to share some skills with you. Try your hand and take home the craft you created as a souvenir and show it off to your friends and family.
The town of Bunga or Bungamati lies about nine kilometres to the south of Kathmandu which is an exclusively Newar farming community. Bungamati is famous for the temple of Bunga-dyo. Buddhists worship it as a two-armed figure of Padmapani Lokesvara (a form of Avalokitesvara, the most important deity in the Mahayana Buddhism) whereas Hindus worship it as the Rato Machhendranath. Bungamati is also famous for the woodcarvers and the craftsmen.
Duration: 5 hours
Group size: 5 & above
Cost: $ 35 (exclusive of transportation charges)
$ 20 for children aged 12 or under
Itinerary
Day 1
- 10.00 AM Breakfast at the Village Café, Jhamsikhel
- 10.45 AM Departure to Bungamati
- 11.15 AM Heritage Walk starts from Bungamati Bus Park 12.30 PM Lunch at Prathampur Vihar
- 01.30 PM Visit to Karyavinayak Temple
- 02.15 PM Make your own souvenir at a local craft shop 05.00 View sunset from View-tower
- 06.00 PM Departure
Trip Highlights
- Meet local people, visit the temples and heritage sites in Bungamati
- Dive into the indigenous culture
- Discover the richness and ingenuity of Newari cuisine.
Cost Includes:
- An experienced guide/facilitator.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Cost Excludes:
- Meals and drinks during the tour
- Personal expenses such as: souvenirs, maps, and guidebooks etc.
- Guide other than English speaking.
- Tips for your guide and driver (Tipping is not obligatory but only expected by your guide and driver. It is totally your choice and intuition.
Participate in the festivals
Bungamati has its own set of festivals and jatras. You can witness these festivals and enjoy the age-old tradition along with the locals. All these festivals are observed as per the lunar calendar.- March/April: Karyabinayak (Ganesh) Jatra
- April/May: Bungadyo Jatra (Rato Machhendranath Jatra; Pindadyo Jatra, Buddha Purnima; Sithi Nakha festival
- July/August: Nag Panchami
- August/September: Gunla Jatra
- September/October: Naincha Jatra
- October/November: Manakamana Jatra; Bhairav Jatra
Lalitpur Metropolitan City 
Nepal Goverment Ministry of Urban Development
SABAH Nepal
CIUD 
Lumanti
IHS