Kathmandu · MARKETS
3 reviewed
Below are the 3 best market tours we have found, with what each one costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earned the spot.
A 2-hour guided Kathmandu food crawl through Ason Bazar, with Newari classics, street snacks, and culture from Chhaya Devi Complex.
“Great tour with lots of different food and a great chat. Would do this again!”
Kathmandu street-food crawl with an English guide, at least 5 tastings and drinks, plus a market walk through Thamel and Ason Bazar.
“The tour started off excellently, with the guide arriving well ahead of time and being very friendly. From the beginning of the walk, there was plenty of explanation given about the city and its diverse cultures, making the experience both informative and engaging. During the walk, we visited places that would otherwise be difficult for tourists to find. These hidden spots offered a unique perspective on the city and added deeper meaning to the tour. One of the highlights of the tour was tasting various local dishes. The diversity of the dishes was remarkable, and each dish had its own character that beautifully reflected the local flavors. The food was…”
Thamel cooking class with a local market trip in Kathmandu. Hands-on Nepali meals, ingredients included, vegetarian options, recipes to take home.
“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.”
