How long is the Phool Batti Crafting Experience?

The workshop lasts approximately four hours.

What time does the experience start?

The experience begins at 9:30 am.

Do I need any prior experience to join?

No prior experience is needed as the session is fully guided.

Is this experience suitable for all ages?

Yes, it is suitable for most age groups with basic hand mobility.

What will I make during the workshop?

You will handcraft your own Phool Batti incense using traditional techniques.

Can I take my handmade incense home?

Yes, all participants take home the incense they create.

What language is the workshop conducted in?

The workshop is conducted in English with clear explanations throughout.

Is the experience interactive?

Yes, the session is hands on with time for questions and conversation.

Is this a private or group experience?

The workshop can be arranged as a small group or private session.

How do I book the Phool Batti Crafting Experience?

You can book by contacting Maya Trips through the website or email.

Phool Batti: A Traditional Incense Making Workshop In Kathmandu

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Hands-on Phool Batti Crafting Experience
Learn Traditional Nepali Incense-Making Techniques
Take Home Your Handmade Incense
Immersive Cultural Stories and Q&A

Phool Batti is a handmade rope incense that has long been part of daily and spiritual life in Nepal. Prepared from natural herbs and sacred plants, its soft fragrance is used to purify spaces, create a calm atmosphere, and support meditation and prayer.

This half day workshop offers a chance to learn the traditional method of making Phool Batti. With guidance from local artisans, you will take part in every step of the process, from preparing the ingredients to carefully shaping the incense by hand. Along the way, you will hear stories about its cultural meaning and understand how this practice continues to be part of everyday life in Nepal.

The experience is unhurried and personal, allowing time to craft your own incense, ask questions, and connect with a tradition that has been passed down through generations. You will leave with the incense you have made and a deeper appreciation of this living heritage.

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9:30 am | Welcome and Introduction

Guests are welcomed to the workshop with a brief introduction to the day. Over tea, the host shares the story of Phool Batti and its place in Nepali spiritual and daily life.
10:00 am | Understanding Phool Batti

Participants learn about the natural herbs and sacred plants used in Phool Batti, along with its cultural meaning and traditional uses in homes, temples, and meditation.
10:30 am | Hands On Incense Making

Guided by a local artisan, guests begin crafting their own Phool Batti. From mixing ingredients to hand rolling the incense ropes, the process is relaxed and interactive.
12:30 pm | Stories, Q&A, and Finishing Touches

While the incense sets, the session opens into cultural storytelling and conversation. Guests complete their handmade incense, learn how to use and store it, and prepare it to take home.
1:30 pm | Closing

The experience ends with a warm farewell, leaving guests with a handmade keepsake and a deeper appreciation of this living tradition.

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How long is the Phool Batti Crafting Experience?
The workshop lasts approximately four hours.
What time does the experience start?
The experience begins at 9:30 am.
Do I need any prior experience to join?
No prior experience is needed as the session is fully guided.
Is this experience suitable for all ages?
Yes, it is suitable for most age groups with basic hand mobility.
What will I make during the workshop?
You will handcraft your own Phool Batti incense using traditional techniques.
Can I take my handmade incense home?
Yes, all participants take home the incense they create.
What language is the workshop conducted in?
The workshop is conducted in English with clear explanations throughout.
Is the experience interactive?
Yes, the session is hands on with time for questions and conversation.
Is this a private or group experience?
The workshop can be arranged as a small group or private session.
How do I book the Phool Batti Crafting Experience?
You can book by contacting Maya Trips through the website or email.