Morning Cultural Walk

Tour Details

Away from the hustle and bustle and the modern development that has quickly flourished in this ancient valley, which once boasted more temples than houses, there lies a uniquely old and traditional Newari community in Asan, untouched and unaffected by the changing times. This community sits deep inside Asan in its nooks and cranny, which hides glorious treasures of the past like ancient buildings, courtyards, temples, art and architecture, music, Newari ways and lifestyle. Our guide walks you back through time to observe this scarce culture and get a better sense and understanding of Nepal’s unique Newari heritage’s past.

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- Gather at the starting point at 7:30 am

- Walk through the old vegetable market of traditionally Newari Asan
  Bazaar

- Observe the activities of locals, ancient Tyodas (courtyards),
  traditional houses and it's artisanal architecture

- Visit Machhindra Bahal (Goddess of Rain, White Machhindra)

- Visit a herbal medicine shop and observe ancient medical herbs and
  practices

- Visit Itumbahal courtyard of Goddess Manjushree (she cut a gorge that
  drained the lake and turned Kathmandu into a habitable valley)

- Walk through the ancient narrow streets to see a popular, historic art
  of carved window (located at a private residence but the owner cannot
  tamper or sell it as it is a national property)

- Return 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”.