Nepal · WORKSHOPS
A knife forged at a Gurkha smithy, momos folded in a family kitchen, thangka paint ground from stone. These 15 hands-on sessions are compared on how much you make, how long it takes, and what you take home.
Learn to make momos and three other Nepali dishes in a friendly Thamel cooking class with market visits, recipes, food, and drinks included.
“Great experience cooking authentic Nepalese food. The tutor was knowledgable, personable …and patient! Kitchen was hygienic. A must if you are a foodie”
Cook momos, dal bhat, and other Nepali dishes with local women chefs, shop for ingredients in Thamel, and eat what you make.
“Nish was a great teacher, the food was delicious. Will definitely be (attempting) to recreate at home for my friend and family.”
Learn momo-making, dal bhat, yomari, and Nepali masala tea in a hands-on Kathmandu cooking class with a local market visit.
“Best experience ever. They were hands on and we laughed a ton at how instructors turned out vs ours. Tasted amazing and would go back for another class.”
Make a six-inch Nepalese khukuri from raw steel with a master blacksmith, hotel pickup, hands-on forging, and a finished keepsake to take home.
“Such a fun afternoon, and came away with a beautiful Khukuri knife that I will treasure forever. They let you do as much or as little as you want, within reason, and you really feel like it is your knife. They will even personalise it for you. Definitely a great thing to do in Kathmandu. Amazing what they/you can do with an old piece of scrap metal...”
Cook Nepali dishes with local women in Thamel, learn about Himalayan spices, share lunch, and take home a recipe book for $30.
“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.”
Learn to make Nepalese momos or dal bhat in a small Pokhara cooking class with a local family, then eat your homemade meal.
“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 dal bhat, momos, and sel roti with Kalpana in a Kathmandu family home, using garden ingredients and recipes to take home.
“The cooking class is highly recommended. After all our adventure tours in Nepal, we wanted something more cultural and this was the perfect tour. Kapalan the chef guides you to make typical Nepalese dishes like dhal bhat and momo. We enjoyed our interaction with the local family as well as the insights gained from interacting with them in their house. We highly recommend this half-day tour who those who enjoy inter-cultural experiences, and interacting with the local people.”
Cook momos or dal bhat in Sarita’s Pokhara home kitchen, enjoy your meal, and take home practical Nepali recipes for $28.
“We had just a great experience with this cooking class. Satira is a very friendly, helpful and patient instructor and made sure that we had a nice time. Even though Dal Bhat is not the simplest dish and needs many steps, we managed to cook it with her help really well and will definitely try it out at home again. Thanks for everything!”
Learn to shape, steam, and eat Nepali momos in Kathmandu with a market visit, local cooks, masala tea, and optional hotel pickup.
“Great fun activity. Had a really good group and the cooking was good fun. Food was delicious”
Make Nepali momos from scratch in Kathmandu with women-led instruction, local ingredients, masala chai, lunch, and a recipe book for $18.
“One of the best experiences I had in Katmandu! Sushila and Sabita were amazing, incredibly talented teachers, dancers and singers. I felt welcomed and learnt a lot on how to do Momos, they were so nice that I stayed for few beers after to chat”
Learn momo and dal bhat in Kathmandu with a local chef, market visit, masala tea, hands-on cooking, and optional hotel pickup.
“This cooking class was so much fun. We got to help go shopping for ingredients as well as help prepare the food and learn about the culture. Very, very highly recommended if you are in Kathmandu.”
Make momo and dal bhat in Kathmandu with a chef, market visit, masala tea, and hotel pickup for a hands-on Nepali food lesson.
“We had a great time!! Thank you!! Food was delicious and was a brilliant experience”
Shape a Nepalese khukuri with a master blacksmith, hammer hot iron, enjoy local hospitality, and take home a handmade six-inch knife.
“One of the best activities I’ve ever done with GYG — from the pickup to the drop-off at the hotel. An unforgettable moment, topped off with a beautiful, high-quality knife. Indra is an exceptional person who shares his craftsmanship with you. Taking part in some of the steps and watching him work the metal is truly fascinating. My guide, Sajeena, was perfect throughout the experience thanks to her kindness and all the information she provided. I highly recommend this activity — you can go without hesitation.”
Cook momos or dal bhat in a Pokhara family home, learn Nepali food traditions from Aama, and enjoy hotel pickup for $28.
“We greatly enjoyed the MoMo cooking class at Aama Kitchen. Our host was lovely and welcoming, and patient with teaching as took us a bit of practice to get it right! Cooking facilities were clean! And to top it off, the food we cooked was incredibly tasty!”
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.”
Pick a valley, a ridge or a kitchen.
