Bungamati Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Buses to Bungamati leave frequently from Patan's Lagankhel station (Rs 8, 30 minutes).

The road to Bungamati provides yet another ideal mountain-biking expedition (16km return from Patan). From Patan, continue over Kathmandu's Ring Rd from the main road through Jawlakhel. After you cross the Nakhu Khola, veer left; the right fork takes you to the Chobar Gorge. It's a pleasant ride along a gradually climbing ridge to get to Bungamati.

Approximately 6km from the Ring Rd are two restaurants and a viewpoint overlooking Bungamati with its white temple (to the left), the Karya Binayak temple (centre) and Khokna (to the right).

To get to Khokna directly from the main Kathmandu road take the road signposted to the 'Gyanadaya Residential School', 1.5km before the viewpoint.