Nepal · WORKSHOPS
The good craft workshops fill up in October and again in April. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes, and how they differ once you read past the title.
Kathmandu women-led cooking class in Thamel with a market visit, hands-on momo and dal bhat cooking, and masala tea plus tasting.
“Great cookery class! Nishma and Vikram were really good teachers! The food was really good and can’t recommend the class enough! Can’t wait to try and make some of the food again when I’m home”
Learn Kathmandu staples from scratch. Market walk, hands-on momo and dal bhat cooking, plus tasting and masala tea for about $9.
“This Nepalese cooking class was an unforgettable experience! The friendly staff made learning traditional recipes fun and engaging, while the super clean kitchen ensured a smooth process. From fresh ingredients that we got to shop for to hands-on techniques, every detail was thoughtfully planned. The best part? Tasting the incredibly flavorful dishes we prepared - an absolute treat! Highly recommended for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts.”
A small Pokhara cooking class where you make momos or dal bhat from scratch with a local family, then eat your meal near Phewa Lake.
“We love momos! They are tricky to make though! Nothing beats hands on teaching to learn the technique, with instructions on finger and thumb placement, grip pressure etc. It was a really fun class, and good to chat as we ate our tasty and beautifully imperfect creations!”
Cook momos or dal bhat in Sarita’s Pokhara home kitchen. Hands-on spices, fresh ingredients, meal, recipes, and Lakeside transfer.
“Really nice experience, we happily learned about the local cuisine, how to cook Dal Bhat and how locals live. Everything is well organized, neat timing, transfer, clean kitchen and fresh products.”
Learn Kathmandu momo from scratch with a small-group class, market stop, and tea tasting. Veg, vegan, or chicken, plus soup momos.
“Great activity very good to learn about Nepalese flavours 😍”
Kathmandu local momo class with market stop, hands-on shaping and steaming, and a tasting with Nepali masala tea. Optional pickup.
“Delicious momo making class with knowledgeable chefs. We made many different types of Momos. They were helpful, flexible and kind. Thank you!”
A small-group Kathmandu cooking class with a market tour, hands-on momo and dal bhat, plus masala tea, chef coaching, and pickup in Thamel.
“Such a great experience! You have to select what the group makes so if you, like me, went expecting to cook Momo, you have to convince the group to do so. But thankfully there was only a small group and they wanted to make Momo too so we did. Amazing experience with fun chefs.”
Shop ingredients in Kathmandu, learn momo and dal bhat with a chef, then eat your meal with masala tea. Pickup optional.
“AMAZING HOST, she was welcoming, energetic, enthusiastic, brought us to the market, explained everything and introduced us very well to the Nepalese culture. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to cook Nepalese food again at home. Thanks for everything, we highly recommend 😋”
Hands-on khukuri workshop in Bagmati Zone, Nepal. Make a 6-inch knife with a master blacksmith in a small group. Pickup, tea, cover.
“I really enjoyed it! The guide was great and it was really nice to be involved in helping to make it in parts of the process. Its a chance to meet local Nepalese people and do something truly unique! My guide Namrata was lovely and it was great to get some insight into Nepalese people and traditions.”
Hands-on Kathmandu cooking class for momo and dal bhat, with a market stop, Nepali masala tea, and optional hotel pickup for $5.
“We had a fantastic time, we loved this cooking class, the food was amazing. We had a great time”
Hands-on Kathmandu class to shop ingredients, cook momo and dal bhat, and taste with masala tea. Small group, optional pickup.
“we had a great time cooking some traditional Nepali dishes. before cooking we took a short walk to market to get some ingredients. we cooked various dishes based on the classes decision and then ate the food. e had a great group of 9 people. the master chef and his 2 assistants were very helpful.”
Cook Nepal in Pokhara with Aama Kitchen. Hands-on MoMo or Dal Bhat in a home kitchen, plus hotel pickup and recipe to take home.
“Definitely one of the highlights of my family’s trip to Nepal. We’ve enjoyed eating momos now we know how to make them. Being in a real home kitchen and meeting Aama and her lovely 2 sons was a great experience that I’d really recommend. Informative, interesting and a lot of fun for us all.”
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!”
Hands-on Kathmandu cooking class with market shopping, masala tea, and momo making. Pick a menu, cook dal bhat, then eat what you make.
“Fantastic Culinary Experience at Kathmandu Cooking Academy! Kathmandu Cooking Academy offers an amazing hands-on experience for anyone interested in Nepali cuisine. The class was both interesting and delicious, making it a perfect blend of learning and enjoyment. The chef who guided us was not only professional but also very friendly, patiently answering all our questions about the preparation process, ingredients, and the unique spices used in Nepali cooking. We gained valuable insights into the culture and techniques behind traditional dishes, and the best part was getting to enjoy a fantastic meal at the end of the course. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. If you’re looking ...”
Kathmandu women-led momo class. Shop ingredients, make dal bhat and momos, sip masala tea, then eat what you cook in 2-3 hours.
“The kitchen was very clean and well organized. You could buy the recipe book for only 400 baht. Most of the dishes were delicious and you could choose which 3 dishes you wanted to eat.”
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