Highlights
- •Meander amongst the residents of Bungamati as they go about their day-to-day activities See the Rato Machhendranath Temple, a Hindu temple for the patron god of Patan Visit the Newari village of Khokana and get to know the local farming community Learn about its renowned mustard oil and harvesting process See the 3-storey temple dedicated the local mother goddess, Shikali Mai
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Venture into the ancient villages of Kathmandu Valley in this exploration of Bungamati and Khokana. Because of their relative inaccessibility, visiting the towns is akin to going back in time – a time when locals gather in main squares and the call of everyday work intermingles with communal life. Such sights are what you'll see on this journey, with Bungamati's resident woodcarvers and craftsfolk hard at work. The place is home to the shrine of Rato Macchendranath, patron god of Patan, alongside other religious monuments. You can expect a similar ambience in Khokana, where locals live largely off of their agriculture. Learn about their renowned produce, mustard oil, and the unique way it is harvested, then pay a visit to the landmark three-storey temple dedicated to Shikali Mai, the local mother goddess. Turn back time with this trip to Kathmandu's oldest villages Spend some time exploring the Rato Machindranath Temple which dates back to the 16th Century Discover the local customs and traditions of this ancient area Learn about the community's renowned mustard oil industry Get a taste of the local day-to-day life