Newari Cultural Tour

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Newari Cultural Tour

Nepal

Tours & Sightseeing

Kathmandu Valley is the primary location of the Newar of Nepal. They have been living for centuries following traditional culture and rituals. During the tour of Kathmandu Valley, we will visit Three cities Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur along with Panauti, a small town in the east of Kathmandu. We will explore ancient temples, historic squares, and intricately carved temples, bearing witness to the architectural brilliance of the Newar people. Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square along with traditional towns such as Bode, Nilbarahi, and Changunarayan. Explore the local Newari food, festivals, pottery, woodcraft, and metalcraft. Visit the narrow alley and Bahal, squares, and traditional markets of Kathmandu Valley. The Newari Cultural tour is ideal for anyone interested in experiencing and exploring the centuries-old cultural heritage of the Newar of Kathmandu Valley.

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Quick Facts

Country : Nepal
Cultural Immersion: Rich cultural heritage of the Newar People, traditional culture and rituals
Destination Highlights: Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Panauti renowned for its ancient temples, historic squares, and intricate architecture.
Local Experiences: Explore local Newari food, festivals, pottery, woodcraft, and metalcraft
Scenic Views: Sunset and sunrise view from Nagarkot Hill, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas and the surrounding landscape

Newari Cultural Tour Highlights

Explore the Heritage city of Kathmandu Valley
Observe and experience local culture and tradition
Meet locals and taste local cuisine
Sunrise view from Nagarkot Hill

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our office representatives assist you in transferring to the designated hotel. Stroll around Thamel- a touristic hub.

Day 2: Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour

The second day of the Newari Culture Tour starts with a morning walk to Durbar Square in Kathmandu. While heading to Durbar Square, we follow the Newari alleys, Bahal, courtyards, squares, and temples on the way to Durbar Square. We stroll around Durbar Square premises and back to the hotel. After breakfast, we start our tour from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bouddhanath Stupa. Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world, stands as a majestic symbol of Buddhist spirituality and heritage in Nepal. The popular heritage site is located in the eastnorth of Kathmandu Valley. The premises are decorated with colorful prayer flags where you can experience inner peace and tranquility. You can observe and explore the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Pilgrims circumambulate the stupa’s base spinning prayer wheels and chanting mantras. After the spiritual vibes of Bouddhanath, we will drive to Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath temple is a sacred Hindu temple that is popular among Hindus throughout the world. The spiritual vibes around the Temple can be experienced as soon as you reach there. The major attraction to Europeans in Pashupatinath temple is cremation at Arya Ghat. After the spiritual tour of these heritage sites, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square. We will have lunch around Durbar Square. After lunch, we will visit Kumari Temple, Kasthamandup, Kaal Bhairav, Museum, and many other monuments around Durbar Square. In the afternoon, we will visit another Heritage site Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple), and complete the city tour for today.

Day 3: Bhaktapur City Sightseeing Tour

Among the three cities of Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur city is an ancient city popular for its traditional art and culture. The Newari community is fully involved to preserve festivals, monuments, traditions, and many other rituals of Bhaktapur. We will explore their living style and their traditional occupation while touring Durbar Square. We will also visit Pottery Square to understand Pottery-making techniques. The famous 55-Window Palace, Nyatapole, Museum, and observe the oldest temple Changunarayan. In the evening drive to Nagarkot Hill for a sunrise view.

Day 4: Tour to Ancient town Panauti and Dhulikhel

We will drive from Nagarkot to Banepa to reach Panauti. Panauti is the historical city of Nepal that nestles 36km southeast of Kathmandu. This place is inhabited by Newari people and is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus. Every 12 years a festival is celebrated at the confluence of three rivers where inhabitants take a holy bath. In the northern part of Panauti, two rivers Roshi and Panauti confluence, and the third river Punyamati which comes across the temple makes a confluence. We will Visit the Indreswor Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the nearby Brahmayani Temple. We will have details of the Panauti town, and the traditional Newari culture and people life lifestyle clearly state the influence of their culture in their daily lives. people are busy in the field with different crops like wheat, rice, potato, and other seasonal vegetables. We have a choice of hiking and driving to Namobuddha via Balthali village. Balthali is a beautiful village near Panauti through which hiking trails reach Namobuddha. Namobuddha is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites of Buddhists which has higher respect and significance in Buddhism. After completing all, we will drive to Dhulikhel to have our lunch and then will back to Kathmandu.

Day 5: Patan City Sightseeing Tour

Today we will visit a traditional town in Lalitpur district. Khokana and Bungmati are well known for their typical Newari lifestyle. The traditional Mustard oil producing mill is still popular there. Contrarily, Bungmati lies 12km south of Kathmandu and 6km south of Patan. People here live traditionally and this place is the summer home of Rato Machhindranath. Khokana is famous for its mustard-oil seed and its functional and industrial heritage. After Khokana, we drive to Patan Durbar Square. The entire premises of Patan Durbar Square will be visited including the Patan museum. Lunch at Newari restaurant of Patan. Drive back to Kathmandu and have leisure to stroll around Thamel. The evening will be followed by Farewell Dinner.

Day 6: Departure

One of our staff will assist you in reaching the international airport three hours before your flight.

Cost Includes

All Ground transportation during the tour
Destinations Hotel with Full Board Package.
Chitwan Activities
Pokhara Activities
Guide and Applicable Entrance Fees.
All government Taxes and Company service charges.

Cost Excludes

Travel Insurance
International Airfare
Alcohol, soft drinks, etc.
Personal touring equipmentz
Tips for staff and driver (Tipping is respected but it is not mandatory)
Emergency evacuation expenses.
Mountain Flights, Bungee, and other activities not on the Itinerary
Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances

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