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.
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.”
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.”
Make a 6-inch khukuri from raw iron in a small group in Kathmandu. Hammer, polish, meet master blacksmith Indra, take it home.
“Four countries and numerous events, this was by far my favorite! To turn that plain piece of metal into such a beautiful knife was a fascinating process with all the intricate steps involved. The length of time and effort it takes gives a new appreciation for this old craft. The hotel pick up and drop off was great. This is a must-do activity!”
Women-led Nepali cooking class in Kathmandu’s Thamel. Masala chai welcome, hands-on meal, lunch, recipe book, and pickup options.
“Fantastic class, the girls were incredibly upbeat and friendly and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I was on my own and I had a great time with them. You cook everything yourself with their guidance and there was no cleaning up on my part, they did everything for me. I would definitely recommend this class while in Kathmandu.”
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!”
Shop market ingredients and cook Nepali favorites in a private Kathmandu home with hotel pickup, masala tea, and PDF recipes.
“This cooking class was so much fun. The family is so kind and I had so a good time there. I learned how to prepare Dal Bhat and Momos and even received the recipes afterwards. Don't miss on this one!”
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 😍”
Hands-on Nepali momo class in Kathmandu with masala chai, step-by-step shaping, and lunch included, taught by women in Thamel.
“Lovely cooking class with great hosts! Highly recommended if you want to learn to make momos in a fun and interactive way!”
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”
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