The 4 Shopping Tours in Nepal That Earn Their Price

1.Kathmandu Secret Food Crawl & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Taste Newari food, street snacks, and local drinks while exploring Ason Bazar and Kathmandu’s back alleys with an English-speaking guide.

“I had an amazing 5/5 experience on the local food and market tour in Kathmandu! My guide, Santosh, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Nepali food and culture. He explained the history and significance of each dish, making the experience not just about eating, but truly understanding the customs and traditions behind the food. The dishes were not only delicious but safe, and Santosh carefully selected clean, reputable food stalls, which gave me peace of mind. The market tour was equally fascinating, as I wandered through vibrant streets, learning about local traditional clothing and more. It was a perfect blend of great food, cultural insights, and personalized service—I highly...”

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2.Kathmandu Food & Drink and Shopping Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $25Cheapest here

Sample Nepali food, tea, spices, and local markets on a three-hour Kathmandu rickshaw tour led by guide Deepak Kushwaha.

“Deepak was a great guide, so knowledgeable and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting”

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3.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $25

Taste Kathmandu’s street food, from chatamari to laphing, while walking from Thamel to Ason Bazar with a local guide.

“Wow the guide was amazing. His knowledge of the country and the food was so extensive. I was so impressed with the whole tour thank you”

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4.Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $30

Cook Nepali dishes, shop a local market, and share a generous meal in Thamel during this friendly three-hour class 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.”

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