Learn Wood Carving in Bungamati

Tour Details

Wood carving is a traditional Nepali art of carving finished sculptures of wooden objects using a knife and chisel. This ancient craft is practiced in Bungamati, located 10 kms south of Kathmandu. The place is owned by a local named Rakesh who has been carving for 12 years and learnt the trade from his father. You can watch and take part in the carving of the items of your choice if you are interested to learn.

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Day 1,Sightseeing of Bungamati and Learn Wood Carving

Pick up in the morning
Drive to Bungamati (approx. 40 mins)
Sightseeing and briefing on the history of the traditional town
Watch and participate to learn how to carve wooden statues, handicrafts etc. of your choice
Return back to the hotel

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Bhaskar

Bhaskar has been part of The Explore Nepal team since 1991 when he was 20 years old and is one of our most experienced trekking guides. “I fell in love with trekking on my first trip to into the Himalayas. It was the Annapurna circuit trek, which remains my favourite trek in Nepal. The 360 degree views of the 8000+m mountains never fail to impress me. Whilst witnessing local cultures in the villages along the way, this trek is also well supplied with many comfortable accommodation options”.

Chandra

Chandra has been working with The Explore Nepal Group for over 25 years. He comes from Solukhumbu and has always loved the mountains. He is our cook for our camping trips and definitely makes your camping holiday in Nepal worthwhile with his amazing tasting food. He says, “being remote and camping is what I love and also love to share what I cook.” He says, “being remote and camping is what I love and also love to share what I cook.”

Rup Naryan

Rup Narayan joined the company for his passion for outdoors in 1999 when he was 19. He is one of our teams most experienced rafting guides as well as having well over 1000 days of trekking in Nepal under his belt.

Aaman

A Kathmandu local, Aaman has great knowledge and love for Nepal’s capital city and the surrounding valley. He is passionate about sharing his Newari culture and enjoys exploring the city and Kathmandu valley with friends from all over the world”.