NEPAL
Nepal's classics.
10 of the most popular workshops in Nepal. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hands-on Nepali cooking class in Thamel, Kathmandu. Pick a menu, learn spices and momos, then eat your meal with beverages included.
“My friend and I took the class and it was so much fun. They modified the menu to be gluten-free and taught us good local tips. We aso enjoyed being taken to a local spice shop and were able to buy some of the spices to take home. The ladies who taught were kind, funny…”
Thamel market-to-kitchen Nepali cooking class: learn momo and dal bhat, choose dishes, taste your meal, and pay $9.
“Tons of fun! Bikram and Nishma were very friendly and great at teaching with patience. Relaxing experience with a nice clean kitchen. They gave nice amenities like masala tea and peanut sadeko on the house. Great value for a very reasonable price! Easily one of the highlights of my trip”
Kathmandu khukuri workshop with Indra the blacksmith. Hammer and finish a 6-inch knife, learn the Gurkha meaning, take it home.
“It was fun. Very kind people. Was awesome to see how to start with a part of steal and than steadily working toward the knife as the end result. What I somewhat missed was that I thought more parts of the process could be done by myself. Read more”
Women-led Nepali cooking class in Thamel with masala chai welcome, spice lessons, hands-on cooking, lunch, and a recipe book.
“This was Not a dull event. We laughed, we danced, we sang….I made a delicious meal. The bonus is the cookbook that you receive at the end of the event. When I make these meals at home, I will always remember the fun. Great job ladies….i.e.sistas.”
Small-group Nepali cooking in Pokhara at Hotel Diplomat. Choose momos or dal bhat, learn hands-on, then eat your own meal.
“Great experience to do at a central location in Pokhara. It’s run by a father/son combo who were very friendly, enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions we had! You get to make it all from scratch, and leave with a belly full of delicious momos. Would recommend to all!”
Private Nepali cooking class in Kathmandu with pickup, market and organic farm visits, hands-on dal bhat and momos, full lunch, recipes.
“This is where you experience Kathmandu beyond temples. It's a drive out past the city to lovely countryside where every inch is cultivated and used daily. Kalpana seems to be famous. Her son, who I call, "Little Bit More" was delightful too because when I though I was finished grinding, he's say, "little bit more".…”
Hands-on momos or dal bhat cooking class in a real Pokhara home kitchen, with pickup from Lakeside and recipes to take home.
“There were 3 of us and we all had a brilliant time in Sarita kitchen learning how to make momos. She was extremely informative (I have already made 2 more batches at home) and we all enjoyed getting to know Sarita too 😊. This was a fab way to learn a new skill.”
Learn traditional Nepali momo making in Thamel with a chai welcome, hands-on shaping, local flavor tips, and lunch plus a recipe book.
“This was so much fun! The ladies made me feel so welcome! This was interesting, informative, and I definitely improved my cooking skills. While you could learn to cook anywhere, these were the best, most patient, kindest ladies in all of Kathmandu!”
Learn to make Kathmandu momos with a market ingredient tour, hands-on folding and steaming, and a tasting with Nepali masala tea.
“Great activity very good to learn about Nepalese flavours 😍”
Make a small khukuri blade in Kathmandu with a 42-year blacksmith. Hands-on hammering, safe grinding, and a take-home knife.
“Had one of the best experiences I’ve had in Nepal so far here, very personal experience with an experienced blacksmith and really informative guide. The passion for this work was palpable, would highly recommend as the quality of the knife is unreal.”
