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: $ 35 (exclusive of transportation charges)

$ 20 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: 

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 01.00 PM Lunch at Prathampur Vihar
• 02.00 PM Visit to Karyavinayak Temple 02.45 PM Departure

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.