Nepal · THAMEL
The 11 thamel tours below are compared on price, length and what the day actually contains. Start at the top and work down until one fits the gap in the itinerary.
Cook four Nepali dishes in Thamel, learn spices and momos in a small group, and eat what you make with coffee or tea.
“This was delectable!!! Our cooking instructor was amazing. I was most amazed with the mo mos, though everything was good.”
Shop Thamel’s local market, cook with Nepali chefs, and eat your creations. Vegetarian options, recipes, pickup, all for $30.
“We were four persons this day. Not room for any more in the small kitchen. A nice morning although it was a bit stressful and more like putting ingredients togheter, than a schooling.”
Hands-on Kathmandu wood carving in Thamel. Learn chiseling techniques with artisan Hera, create a take-home piece in 3 hours.
“I booked this in the off season so ended up getting a one on one class. It was so fun and the teacher was very kind and encouraging. I would definitely recommend giving this a go. Its a fun new skill to try and you get to take home a beautiful and personal souvenir at the end!”
Private car pickup from Tribhuvan Airport to Thamel, Kathmandu, with a professional driver, parking fees included, and a quick safe transfer.
“This was the best pick up service to use. My flight was even one hour delayed, and the driver was waiting right in front with a sign very easy to find and quickly got me to my hotel highly recommend.”
Learn Nepali wood carving in Thamel with a local artisan, practice chiseling and detailing, and take home your own artwork in 3 hours.
“I did this with my two children (aged 15 and 13) and it was fantastic. For the 3 of us there were 2 people showing us what to do. Kind, patient and fun. Set in the hub of activity and we all created a great memory too. Thanks.”
Thamel cooking class with a local market stop. Shop spices, cook 4 Nepalese and Newari dishes including momos, then eat fresh.
“We had so much fun learning about Nepalese culture and food! It was very interactive and the girls were so kinds and nice!! I would definitely recommend going here :))”
Guided Thamel food walk in Kathmandu with Newari bites like momo, chatamari, sel roti, lassi, street snacks, and jalebi. $28.
“Great evening with Mr suresh, walking through the busy streets of Kathmandu. Tried some of the street foods and local drinks. Got to taste 5/6 types of foods; i found momo and chhoila the most delicious. Lassi at the end was good too.”
A 3-hour cooking class near Thamel in Kathmandu, where you pick 3 Nepali dishes, cook with local chefs, and eat what you make.
“Esperienza molto bella! Mi sono divertito tanto, la cucina nepalese é ottima.”
3-hour Nepali cooking class near Thamel. Choose any three dishes like dal bhat, momos, chatamari, and more, then eat together.
“Esperienza molto bella! Mi sono divertito tanto, la cucina nepalese é ottima.”
A 4-hour private Thamel rickshaw tour through Ason Market, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Shree Gha Stupa, plus an optional $5 street food challenge.
Kathmandu near Thamel cooking class, 3 dishes + market visit, hands-on with Chef Vikram, eat what you cook in about 3 hours for $24.
“The chef was knowledgeable kind and explained everything in excellent English. The momos were amazing and I'm confident I can cook them at home.”
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