Kathmandu · WORKSHOPS
20 reviewed
Below are the 15 best workshops 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.
Half-day Thamel cooking class in Kathmandu with small groups, hands-on Nepali dishes, momos every menu, and meals included for about 2.5 hours.
“Wow, what a fantastic evening! Anshu and the girls were superb in showing us how to cook Nepalise food and threw in a quick dance lesson too to round off the evening. We started the evening by visiting the market and having all the ingreRead more”
Kathmandu’s local women-led cooking class takes you to the market, then teaches momo and dal bhat plus more, with tasting included.
“This was a very interesting and informative momo cooking class! After the lesson, we could enjoy plenty of freshly made dumplings!”
Hands-on Nepali cooking in Thamel: shop ingredients, make momos and 3 dishes, taste your work, plus a take-home cookbook.
“Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt, das Kochen hat Spaß gemacht, es waren alle sehr freundlich und zum Schluss hat es wunderbar geschmeckt. Die Rezepte wurden in einem PDF gesendet so dass man alles wunderbar wieder kochen kann”
Make a 6-inch Nepalese khukuri at a Kathmandu forge. Hammer, grind, and polish with Swoyam and Indra, then take it home.
“This was a favorite. I enjoyed learning how to make a knife….my knife. It is something I will treasure forever. I have a lot of respect for my host and his family. They are so skilled and take such pride in their craft. Thank you for teaching me. Namaste!”
Women-led Nepali cooking in Thamel with masala chai, spice lessons, hands-on meal prep, lunch, and 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.”
A private Nepali cooking class in Kathmandu with hotel pickup, market and organic-ingredient shopping, hands-on dal bhat and momos, and PDF recipes.
“I had the pleasure of spending the day with Thapa Kalpana & her daughter touring her bountiful garden & seeing organic ingredients we were using. She is an absolute delight & filled with great cooking tips! Her class is in the suburbs Read more”
Kathmandu momo class with a local market tour, hands-on veggie or chicken dumplings, soup option, and masala tea. Pickup in the Valley.
“Great teachers and delicious food, thanks for a great afternoon :)”
A women-run momo class in Thamel: chai, spice talk, hands-on folding, lunch, and a recipe book to bring Nepal home for $18.
“This was so much fun! The ladies made me feel so welcome! This was interesting, informative, and I definitely improved my cooking skills. While you could learn to cook anywhere, these were the best, most patient, kindest ladies in all of Kathmandu!”
Kathmandu momo and dal bhat class with a market tour, English-speaking chefs, masala tea, and optional pickup for $5 in Thamel.
“Excellent experience. Would recommend. Learnt how to cook lots of Nepali dishes, food was brilliant. There was only me and my friend but it was still great fun.”
Hands-on momo and dal bhat in Kathmandu with a market stop, chef coaching, masala tea, and optional hotel pickup.
“Niche was incredible. She was super smart and funny. We loved her style of teaching the class. The food was really tasty. We will be cooking at home.”
Make a 6-inch khukuri knife in Kathmandu. Hands-on hammering and grinding with a veteran blacksmith, plus tea.
“very fun experience, friendly guides, delicious tea, and now I have a good sturdy knife! highly recommend this activity”
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.”
Thamel Kathmandu half-day cooking class with a market stop, hands-on momos and dal bhat, and masala tea tasting for $35.
“Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.”
A 3-hour Thamel wood carving class with a local artisan. Learn chiseling and detailing, then take home your own Nepalese artwork.
“I had a lovely time carving with Hera, learning the different techniques. Hera and his wife were very warm, kind and funny. I think I would have liked to learn more about the history/context of the craft.”
A 29-day yoga and meditation course in Kathmandu at Nepal Yoga Home, focused on asana, pranayama, mantra, relaxation, and inner change.
“Nepal yoga home is real home for yoga meditation and authentic journey of life. I learned a lot from all yoga masters. All masters they have real yoga life so they are eager to share their knowledge.”
