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Festival Tour in Patan Rato Machhindranath Jatra 11 or 15 May

By Royal Mountain Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥8,679 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
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Overview

This chariot festival happens in Lalitpur, this year it is happening on 11th and 15th May at the city of fine arts and the home to Patan Durbar Square, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This festival is celebrated to honor the Vajrayana Buddhist God of compassion, ‘Avalokitesvara Karunamaya’. It is one of the longest-running chariot festivals celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley.

Trip Highlights
Procession of 60-Foot Tall Chariot of Rato Machhindranath
Statue of Rato Machhindranath (Rain and Harvest God)
Living Goddess of Patan “Kumari”
Traditional Newari Music “Dhime” (Traditional Drums) And “Bhushya” (Brass Cymbals)
Observe Devotees Pulling Two Chariots
Traditional Newari Feast with The Local Community

Activity location

  • Patan Durbar Square
    • 44700, Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lal Durbar Marg
    • Lal Durbar Marg
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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11th May
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:15pm
Price details
¥8,679 x 1 Adult¥8,679

Total
Price is ¥8,679
Until Tue, Jul 1
15th May
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:15pm
Price details
¥8,679 x 1 Adult¥8,679

Total
Price is ¥8,679
Until Tue, Jul 1
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional Newari Dinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Speaking Local Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedSamay Baji, comprising a variety of dishes served alongside flattened rice on a single plate, is widely regarded as the favored cuisine among the Newari community in Nepal.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips and Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPick up and Drop to Hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional Expenses which may arise due to circumstances beyond control of Royal Mountain Travel

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Patan Durbar Square
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Rato Machhindranath Jatra festival day tour in Patan offers visitors a deep insight into Nepal’s unique and cultural chariot festival. It reflects the devotion of people towards the god of rain and harvest, Rato Machhindranath, referred to as the color of the deity’s image. Meet your local guide and fellow travelers at the premises of Royal Mountain Travel, Lal Durbar Marg. Transfer to Patan, explore the historic alleys, the fine arts and architectures of the Durbar Square, monuments and heritages. This experience will give you an insight into Nepal’s unique culture and festivals. Later, you will visit the house of the host family, where you will witness the chariot pulling festival from their balcony or window. Later in the evening, you will celebrate the festivity and enjoy “Bhoye” (the traditional Newari feast) with the host family and their relatives.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPatan Durbar Square
    • 44700, Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELal Durbar Marg
    • Lal Durbar Marg
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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