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Kathmandu From Queer Eye Cultural Heritage Tour
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Thamel
About
In Kathmandu, historical temples rich with queer imagery offer a unique glimpse into the city's inclusive past. The Tridevi Temple in Thamel is renowned for its gay sexual carvings, while nearby in Asan, the 19th-century Annapurna Temple is surrounded by tantric temples adorned with transgender icons. Over in Kirtipur, the 17th-century Uma Maheshwor Temple displays an array of Kamasutra carvings that celebrate polygamy, homosexuality, zoophilia, and self-pleasure. These sites not only highlight Kathmandu’s spiritual diversity but also its long-standing embrace of gender and sexual identities, making them pivotal in understanding the city’s rich cultural tapestry.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Garden of Dreams
Let's gather on the street outside, directly outside the Garden of Dreams.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In Kathmandu, historical temples rich with queer imagery offer a unique glimpse into the city's inclusive past. The Tridevi Temple in Thamel is renowned for its gay sexual carvings, while nearby in Asan, the 19th-century Annapurna Temple is surrounded by tantric temples adorned with transgender icons. Over in Kirtipur, the 17th-century Uma Maheshwor Temple displays an array of Kamasutra carvings that celebrate polygamy, homosexuality, zoophilia, and self-pleasure. These sites not only highlight Kathmandu’s spiritual diversity but also its long-standing embrace of gender and sexual identities, making them pivotal in understanding the city’s rich cultural tapestry.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Garden of Dreams
Let's gather on the street outside, directly outside the Garden of Dreams.
Return
Itinerary
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Thamel
Tucked away in the fabulous kaleidoscope of Thamel, honey, are temples just dripping with queer heritage, waiting for a kiki! These hidden gems are totally off the beaten path, not your usual tourist tea! So, grab your heels, get your strut on, and prepare to throw shade at the past in the most gag-worthy way! Let's turn the party and serve some historical eleganza extravaganza!
2 hours
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Oh, darling, get ready to dive into the heart of Kathmandu with your lashes on fleek and your history cap tilted just so! We’re about to serve you a full course of Nepal’s gender-fluid past, no tea no shade! Honey, this ain’t your mama’s tour—this is where the fierce and fabulous licensed guides spill all the T on Nepal’s queer icons and legendary gender-bending moments. We’re talking full-on kiki sessions where no topic is too taboo, no story too scandalous! So, cinch up, strut down, and let's get this historical ball rolling! Let the library of Kathmandu be open, because reading is what? Fundamental, darling!
1 hour
3
Kirtipur
Oh, honey, pack your best sequins because we're about to sashay our way to Kirtipur! Just a stone's throw from the heart of Kathmandu, this little slice of fabulous is serving up Newari culture with a side of gender-bending realness. We’re not just walking through history, we're voguing through it! Get ready to gag on the eleganza of Kirtipur’s temples, where the spirits of queer deities are living their best lives, untouched by time. And as the sun dips down, and if you’re up for it, we'll be living it up, tasting the spice of life with some scrumptious Newari cuisine. So, let your hair down, let your spirit soar, and let's toast to the queer ancestors with every bite we take! This isn't just a trip, it's a journey to fabulous!
