3-Hour Kumari Chhen Tour in Patan with Living Goddess Blessing
About This Tour
Step into one of Nepal's most fascinating living traditions on this private 3-hour visit to Kumari Chhen, the residence of the Kumari, the Living Goddess. With...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Patan
Know before you go: Photography of the Kumari herself is allowed on special request.; Please maintain quiet, respectful conduct throughout the visit, as this is an active place of worship and residence.; Traditional offerings (flowers, fruit, or a small monetary donation) are customary; your guide can advise on what is appropriate.
About Patan
Patan
Patan tour guides courtesy of Everest Global Hub promise a journey like no other through this historic southern section of Kathmandu, revealing Nepal's ancient past, complete with temples, palaces and monasteries aplenty.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Parking fees
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off from and to the hotel
Not Included
- Any offering made at the shrine
- Food and beverages
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuity for the guide and driver
- Any disruption caused by weather conditions
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Meet the Living Goddess at Kumari Chhen
Hotel pickup: Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel to begin the visit. Hotel pickup: Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel to begin the visit. History of the Kumari and Shakta tradition: Before arriving, your guide walks you through the origins of the Kumari tradition, the process by which a Kumari is chosen, and her role within Nepal's Shakta and goddess-worship traditions. History of the Kumari and Shakta tradition: Before arriving, your guide walks you through the origins of the Kumari tradition, the process by which a Kumari is chosen, and her role within Nepal's Shakta and goddess-worship traditions. Kumari Chhen: Arrive at the Kumari's residence in Patan and admire its intricate metal carvings and courtyard, among the finest examples of Newari architecture. Kumari Chhen: Arrive at the Kumari's residence in Patan and admire its intricate metal carvings and courtyard, among the finest examples of Newari architecture. The Kumari's shrine: Visit the shrine dedicated to her worship, offering prayers and reflecting on the deep devotion surrounding this living tradition. The Kumari's shrine: Visit the shrine dedicated to her worship, offering prayers and reflecting on the deep devotion surrounding this living tradition. Offering, blessing, and photography: Make a traditional offering in the courtyard. If the Kumari appears at her window, as she sometimes does, you may receive her silent blessing - a moment many describe as unexpectedly moving. Offering, blessing, and photography: Make a traditional offering in the courtyard. If the Kumari appears at her window, as she sometimes does, you may receive her silent blessing - a moment many describe as unexpectedly moving. Drop-off: Your driver returns you to your hotel once the visit concludes. Drop-off: Your driver returns you to your hotel once the visit concludes.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Your hotel lobby · Tour start: Hotel lobby — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
