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3 Day Newari Culture Tour

3 Day Newari Culture Tour Overview:

The Newari Culture Tour focuses on the traditions and history of the Newar caste which is dominant throughout the Kathmandu Valley. Newars are one of the major ethnic groups in Nepal. They’re famous for their craftsmanship and are responsible for a majority of the architectural gems throughout Nepal including several of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On this tour, you’ll get to experience a pottery class, wood carving class, and cooking class to learn the art of Newari life first hand. You’ll do all of this in the beautiful city of Bhaktapur which is also known as the “cultural capital” of Nepal. In addition to these classes, we’ll go for a day hike to the oldest known temple in the country as well as a city tour.

Days: 3
Nights: 2
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Travel Style: Comfortable

Why you’ll love this trip:

  • You’ll get to experience Newari culture first hand. Instead of spending hours just witnessing Newari culture from afar, you’ll get learn the crafts of the ancient caste.
  • Walk away with new skills, handmade souvenirs, and an amazing story.
  • Learn how to make your own pottery.
  • Try your hand at wood carving.
  • Learn to cook Newari food which you’ll be able to make for your friends when you return home.
  • This trip is perfect for all ages making it a great family experience. Whether you’re five or 70, this is an amazing hands-on experience.
  • This trip highlights Newari culture which is the dominant ethnicity in the Kathmandu Valley. You’ll get to learn the history of this caste within the region, see the architecture, and try wonderful Newari cuisine.
  • The people of Nepal are known for their hospitality and friendly nature, and are often referred to as the friendliest people in the world.
Bhaktapur Newari Culture Tour Itinerary Map

Newari Culture Tour Itinerary

Namaste! Welcome to Nepal! Our adventure will begin in the beautiful, chaotic, and dusty city of Kathmandu. We’ll start bright and early as we head to Bhaktapur. On route, we’ll stop in the beautiful city of Thimi which is known for pottery making. Here we’ll see the famous pottery square and take a tour of the Thimi Ceramics factory. We’ll arrive in Bhaktapur in time for lunch. After eating, you’ll get to enjoy a pottery making class. You’ll even get to make a souvenir to take home with you.
Accommodation: Hotel
Included Activities: Airport Pickup, Private Transport to Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur City Permit, Pottery Class
Meals Included: None

After breakfast, we’ll take a short two-hour hike up to Changu Narayan Temple. Changu Narayan is the oldest known temple in Nepal. We’ll eat lunch in the small village which offers beautiful views. In the evening, we’ll take a cooking class where we’ll learn to make the famous samay baji, which is a popular Newari meal consumed during festivals.
Accommodation: Hotel
Included Activities: Guided Hike, Cooking Class
Meals Included: Breakfast

We’ll start the morning off with breakfast at our hotel followed by a wood carving class. You’ll get to carve an infinity knot by hand with tools used in ancient times. This traditional way of wood carving is still used today by the Newari craftsmen. The piece you carve will be a reminder of your time in Nepal as you get to take it with you as a keepsake. In the afternoon, we’ll have lunch and see the three most popular squares in Bhaktapur including Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, and Dattatreya Square. After the tour, you’ll head back to Kathmandu for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: None
Included Activities: Guided City Tour, Wood Carving Class, Private Transportation to Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Is this trip right for you?

  • Roads in Nepal are notorious for always being under construction. You’ll need a little extra patience getting from point A to point B on days when we travel by car.
  • Besides bad roads, Nepal is infamous for its dust. Although Bhaktapur is not as dusty as other parts of Nepal, this may cause problems for people with asthma.
  • The hotels we have chosen are categorized as “Comfort Hotels.” This means that all the rooms have private bathrooms and are in nice establishments that are well taken care of and clean. We try to choose the best hotels within the price range. But, it’s important to note that most rooms in Nepal do not have heat or air conditioning and these are not “Luxury Hotels.” If you would like a luxury experience, please ask us about our luxury tour packages.
  • We’ll be eating a variety of local cuisine. If you have any food allergies, please let our staff know prior to booking. Most of the places we are visiting offer a variety of western dishes as well.
  • Power outages are still fairly common in Nepal. Most hotels have generators, however it’s important to note that things like wifi, cell data, and hot water are not always guaranteed.

Included

Meals – 2 breakfasts, Farewell dinner
Transportation – Private transportation from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and back. 
Accommodation – 2 nights 
Permits – Bhaktapur Entry Fee
Classes – Cooking Class, Wood Carving Class, Pottery Class

Not included

International airfare to Nepal and back. Your hotel on evenings not mentioned in the itinerary. Tips. 

For further information please contact us at +977 9841 446 020‬ or bluetaratoursandtravels@gmail.com.