Nepal · WORKSHOPS
Good craft workshops fill up in October and April; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Half-day cooking class in Thamel, Kathmandu. Learn Nepali dishes from scratch, make momos, and eat your food with tea included.
“I had a wonderful experience at the Nepal Cooking School! I chose one of the three menus, and I was so excited that they all taught you how to make momo. As the only student that afternoon, I had my teachers' undivided attention, whi”
Kathmandu women-led cooking class with a market visit, hands-on momo and dal bhat, plus tea and sweets, all for $4.
“Nish was a great teacher. I enjoyed learning how to make the Mo Mo and she explained everything really well and made sure nothing was rushed.”
Small-group khukuri workshop in Kathmandu where you hammer, grind, and finish a 6-inch knife, then take it home.
“Incredible! Absolutely fantastic experience that is one-of-a-kind and very unique. We had a great time making our own khukuri knives and learning about the history of them. Swoyam was a wonderful guide, very friendly, chatty, knowledgeable and amazing English … he’s a credit to the tour company! Indra and his two apprentice nephews showed us how to make the knives and were very friendly and helpful. I’d give this workshop 11/10 … best thing we’ve ever done!”
Cook momos or dal bhat in Pokhara at Hotel Diplomat, capped at 5 guests, then eat your own home-cooked meal included.
“We had a great cooking class and the hotel is charming, and we will definitely book there to stay next time too. Highly recommend this experience!”
Cook Nepali classics in a family home in Kathmandu, starting at a market and organic farm, with pickup, lunch, tea, and PDF recipes.
“We had a great day with Kalpana and her family. We made a dal bhat and enough momos to feed the whole village! A really great experience and the food was delicious.”
Hands-on Momos or Dal Bhat cooking class in Pokhara at Sarita’s home kitchen. Private, 3 hours, $28, fresh ingredients, easy recipes.
“It was such a pleasure to meet Sarita, she’s a really lovely person and she made the cooking class very fun and engaging! I would absolutely recommend this class to everyone visiting Pokhara. You will learn so much and leave very well fed! After eating and enjoying so much dal bhat during our time in Nepal, it was really interesting to learn how to make it, including all the authentic Nepali tips and tricks! Thanks so much for welcoming us into your home Sarita, and for sharing your warmth and wisdom with us! :)”
Learn to make veggie, vegan, or chicken momos in Kathmandu with a market tour, hands-on shaping and steaming, soup or regular options, tea.
“Great teachers and delicious food, thanks for a great afternoon :)”
Make Nepali momos with a women-run team in Kathmandu’s Thamel, enjoy masala chai and lunch, and take home a recipe book.
“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!”
Hands-on momo and dal bhat class in Kathmandu’s Thamel, with a market walk, masala tea, and optional hotel pickup.
“The cooking class was fun and very interesting! Nishma is a great cook and was very friendly and patient. Her English is outstanding as well. In the class, you get to choose a starter, a main course and a dessert, which I appreciated a lot. All in all, the cooking class is good value for money and I highly recommend it.”
Hands-on Kathmandu momo and dal bhat cooking class with a local market tour, masala tea tasting, and optional hotel pickup.
“The range of dishes available to cook was tremendous. The staff were extremely welcoming, helpful and informative. The cooking progressed at a very pleasant pace. This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Well worth doing.”
Hands-on khukuri workshop in Kathmandu. Learn Gurkha knife lore, hammer and do safe grinding, then take home a 6-inch blade.
“This was a meaningful and fun process to be involved with. We were guided to do the steps we could and watched Indra do the other steps. The knife is beautiful.”
Hands-on momo or dal bhat cooking class in Pokhara at Aama Kitchen with hotel pickup, family instruction, and a take-home recipe.
“The cooking class was amazing! We cooked the dish Dal Bhat & we learned not just how to cook the meal. Furthermore we got really into all the different spices & vegetables which were used for the dishes & they origins in Nepal the harvest time etc. Due to the fact that we had the class during the festival time we also had the opportunity to get to know the culture better and even got a Ticka and a little ceremony like the Hindus celebrating the festival in October.”
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.”
Wood carving workshop in Thamel, Kathmandu. Learn chiseling from a local artisan, create a souvenir, and finish in 3 hours.
“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.”
Learn Nepali momo and dal bhat in Thamel, start with a market ingredient hunt, then cook and taste with local women. Pickup optional.
“Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
