Nepal · MARKETS
Good market tours fill up in October and April; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste Newari street snacks and Ason Bazar on a 2-hour guided Kathmandu market crawl with at least five tastings.
“We had the most delicious food, such as lapping, panipuri, and chapatr, in places I would never have found myself, more for locals but very safe to eat there. Servings were very generous. It is a good way to try lots of different types of food, especially if travelling alone.”
Kathmandu’s Thamel to Ason Bazar food crawl. 2 hours of guided street-food tastings, markets, and drinks for $25 per person.
“Manoj was a great guide showing us some local food spots that we never would’ve found on our own down side alleys. Tastings included chatamari, Papadi chaat, Panipuri, Lalmohan, and laphing.”
Cook Nepali classics in Thamel, shop spices at a local market, and learn from a Nepali cook, with vegetarian options included.
“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.”
Taste Newari classics and street favorites on a 2-hour Kathmandu market walk to Ason Bazar, guided in English, from $28.
“The tour was great! We went into a couple of areas to get food that I would have never even thought were traversable--definitely adding to the sense of adventure. Santosh was very real as we discussed various aspects of life in Nepal.”
A 2-hour Kathmandu walk through Ason market and Durbar Square to witness the Living Goddess Kumari with an English guide.
“Great tour with Santos.. excellent communicator, extremely knowledgeable and all round great day.. 🙏”
See Kumari at Kumari Chowk, then explore Ason Bazaar and Kathmandu Durbar Square on a 2-hour guided walk from $40.
“Seeing the Kumari is a really special experience, expert guide through the market and Kathmandu Durbar Square, an ideal tour to begin to orientate yourself in the city.”
Half-day cooking in Thamel with a local market visit, small-group class, and 4 courses of Nepali and Newari dishes you cook and eat.
“We had so much fun learning about Nepalese culture and food! It was very interactive and the girls were so kinds and nice!! I would definitely recommend going here :))”
Private Kathmandu market walk linking Asan, Indra Chowk, and UNESCO Kathmandu Durbar Square, with hotel pickup and expert guide.
“Great introduction to Kathmandu. Bharat was a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended to anyone.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
