Bungamati Attractions

The Karya Vinayak Temple stands on a tree-covered hill between Bungamati and Khokana. The shrine is dedicated to Ganesh, whose image is a block of undressed stone. There are splendid views of Bungamati and the Bagmati Valley with its backcloth of mountains.

North of Bungamati lies the little Newari village of Khokana. Most of Khokana's daily life, from spinning to massage with mustard oil, takes place in the open air. The unusually wide main street was built in the aftermath of the 1934 earthquake. Khokana is renowned for its edible oil, produced by an interesting process in which the mustard seeds are pressed using heavy wooden beams.

The village is dominated by its large three-storied temple dedicated to Shikali Mai, the local mother goddess. North-east of the village there is another temple similarly dedicated, used particularly in times of epidemic.