The Nepali Cooking Experience is perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers. Participants get hands-on experience preparing iconic Nepali dishes:

  • Dhido: A traditional buckwheat or millet porridge, staple in rural Nepal.

  • Nepali Daal Bhat: Rice with lentil soup, vegetables, and pickles, the national dish of Nepal.

  • Momos: Steamed or fried dumplings filled with vegetables or meat.

The cooking class is guided by experienced local chefs who explain the ingredients, techniques, and cultural significance of each dish. You’ll also learn to prepare side dishes, sauces, and traditional condiments.

After cooking, participants enjoy a shared meal with their creations. This experience is suitable for solo travelers, families, or groups and provides a unique insight into Nepali culture through cuisine.

Half-Day Cooking Experience:

  • Pick-up from hotel in Kathmandu

  • Arrival at local kitchen or village home

  • Hands-on preparation of Dhido, Daal Bhat, and Momos

  • Short cultural session on Nepali food traditions

  • Enjoy the meal prepared together

  • Return to hotel

Full-Day Culinary & Market Tour Option:

  • Morning visit to local market to select fresh ingredients

  • Hands-on cooking session (Dhido, Daal Bhat, Momos)

  • Cultural discussion about food and dining customs

  • Lunch with your prepared dishes

  • Tea and dessert session

  • Return to hotel in late afternoon

Duration: 4–6 hours (half-day), 7–8 hours (full-day)

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu

  • All ingredients and cooking equipment

  • Professional, local chef / instructor

  • Hands-on cooking session

  • Meal with dishes you prepared

  • Tea / local snacks (if full-day option)

  • Cultural explanation of Nepali cuisine

Excludes

  • Personal travel or health insurance

  • Additional meals or beverages outside the cooking session

  • Tips for instructor or staff

  • Extra shopping outside the arranged market visit

  • Activity Type: Cooking / Culinary Experience

  • Location: Kathmandu or nearby traditional villages

  • Duration: Half-day (4–6 hours) / Full-day (7–8 hours)

  • Best Season: All year (indoor activity)

  • Group Size: Typically 4–12 participants

  • Highlight Dishes: Dhido, Nepali Daal Bhat, Momos, pickles, chutneys

  • Skill Level: Beginner-friendly, no prior cooking experience required

    • "Learning to cook Nepali dishes was fun and delicious! I never knew Dhido could taste so good with local pickles. Highly recommended."

     

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