BUNGAMATI

Activities : Transfer to Bungamati, Local Activities

Drive Duration : 35 mins drive approx

Accommodation : Kirtipur Community Homestay

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bungamati, a traditional Newari town unknown to many for its rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship. Bungamati is famous for its woodcarving tradition, where artisans craft intricate works of art. As you wander through the narrow alleys with your local guide, you’ll engage with the community, watching local artisans at work and learning about their craftsmanship and daily life through a wood carving experience. This day offers an in-depth glimpse into how the people of Bungamati have preserved their age-old traditions, and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in local activities, truly immersing yourself in their way of life.

KIRTIPUR

Activities : Town Excursion with Hosts, Cooking Momo with Community Women

Accommodation : Kirtipur Community Homestay

Today, you will experience another town full of culture and warm people together with your hosts to tour the temples and religious sites of Kirtipur. In the evening, join the community women who have been leading our most successful Momo cooking classes and learn how to make the most-loved Nepalese dumplings. You will be introduced to all the ingredients, spices and also folding methods to make the best possible shape and get the best taste!

Shortly after, you will learn to write an ancient Newari Script, Ranjana Lipi with an experienced instructor. Taste a local alcoholic drink ‘ Aila’ while you are learning to write the letters and also enjoy a Newari Set meal, Samay Baji. This meal is a ‘must have’ in festivities for the Newari Communities. You will be writing using traditional bamboo pens with ink along with enjoying delicious Newari cuisine. At the end, have a word of your choice in Ranjana script framed as a special memento.

DHULIKHEL

Activities : Ranjana Lipi Experience, Transfer to Dhulikhel, Evening at Leisure

Drive Duration : 1 hour 20 mins approx

Accommodation : Hotel 

The following morning kicks off with a serene Ranjana Lipi workshop. Learn to write the ancient Newari Script with an experienced instructor. Taste a local alcoholic drink ‘ Aila’ while you are learning to write the letters and also enjoy a Newari Set meal, Samay Baji. This meal is a ‘must have’ in festivities for the Newari Communities. You will be writing using traditional bamboo pens with ink along with enjoying delicious Newari cuisine. 

Shortly after, you will be transferred to Dhulikhel where you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

NAGARKOT

Activities : Transfer to Nala, Nala to Nagarkot Hike, Experience Tapari and Batti Making

Hike Duration 4.5-5 hours approx.

Accommodation : Nagarkot Community Homestay

In the morning, you will be dropped off at Nala to start your hike to Nagarkot Community Homestay, a popular getaway for all travellers during the heat. Starting with an uphill hike, you will be walking through the jungle passing by the nearby Tamang village and reaching Shanti Park for a brief rest. Then you will cross the famous suspension bridge to reach Nagarkot Community Homestay.

On your arrival, the Nagarkot community homestay will warmly welcome you with garlands. You will be introduced to the community and the host family with whom you will be staying for two days. After a brief rest, you will explore the village with the hosts and make tamari (leaf plates) along with batti (wick) with the women of the community, ending your day while bonding. 

NAGARKOT

Activities : Morning Hatha Yoga Session, Hike to Jalpa Devi Temple,, Cooking with Hosts

Hike Duration : 1 hour 30 mins approx.

Accommodation : Nagarkot Community Homestay

Start your day with Hatha yoga, an experienced instructor from the local community will guide you through these exercises and poses to start afresh in the morning at Shanti Danda. After breakfast with a great view, you will climb onwards to the Shanti Danda, where you can observe a great panoramic view of the valley and visit the Jalpa Devi Temple which is a revered religious site for the local people at Nagarkot.  

In the evening, assist your hosts in the kitchen to make your dinner of the day. Your host will guide you on how to handle all the ingredients as well as the spices to make the local meal in the best way.

KATHMANDU

Activities : Bhaktapur Sightseeing, Mask Painting, Transfer to Kathmandu Hotel

Accommodation : Hotel

Today, you will be travelling to the infamous Bhaktapur area-  walk through the historical Newari Town of Bhaktapur, showcasing lavish examples of Newari architectural and handicraft skills. Explore the narrow historic alleys and observe the richness of medieval art and architecture around its Durbar squares. Before travelling back to Kathmandu, participate in a hands-on mask painting experience in Thimi. Following a short introduction to this old art of mask painting, the local artisan will teach you the patterns and colours from the basics. You will have your own mask to take away when you return to Kathmandu. 

DEPARTURE