THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Hands-on Nepali cooking in Thamel. Cook and eat classic dishes, including momos, in a small group with step-by-step guidance and great value.
Most Popular“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, whicRead more”
Kathmandu cooking class with market shopping, hands-on momo and dal bhat, and a homemade Nepali meal with masala tea.
Kathmandu Cooking Academy teaches momo-making plus dal bhat and yomari. Shop for ingredients, cook hands-on, taste, and leave with recipes.
“Best experience ever. They were hands on and we laughed a ton at how instructors turned out vs ours. Tasted amazing and would go back for another class.”
A women-led Nepali cooking class in Thamel with hands-on cooking, masala chai, fresh lunch, and a recipe book. Pickup available.
“A fabulous way to spend an afternoon in Kathmandu. The team were so much fun and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!”
Hands-on Nepalese cooking in Pokhara: choose momos or dal bhat with a small family class, learn technique, then eat what you make.
“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!”
Private Nepali cooking class in Kathmandu with market and organic farm stops, hands-on dal bhat and momos, lunch, and PDF recipes.
“Had a great morning of cooking at Kalpanas cooking class! Kalpana was really welcoming and friendly with an amazing home. Started off making daal baht then had a 30 minute break. After that we made two types of momos to finish the morning off. Was great to see how both dishes are made and will…”
Pokhara home-cooking class with Sarita. Learn momos or dal bhat, use fresh spices, eat your meal, and take recipes for $28.
Learn Nepalese cooking in Kathmandu with a market stop, hands-on momo and dal bhat class, masala tea, and optional hotel pickup.
Kathmandu Cooking Academy class: shop for ingredients, learn momo and dal bhat, then eat with masala tea. 3-4 hours.
Cook and dine in Rishikesh with Miss Anju, a sattvic Ayurvedic class with no onion or garlic, plus a spice lesson and lunch.
“Great experience with Miss Anjou. She prepared three dishes, including dessert. We participate in everything, take notes and take knowledge home. Miss Anjou is a great hostess. We recommend it for those who want to get to know better Indian cuisine and spend good times with nice peopleAuto-translated”
Hands-on momo or dal bhat class in Aama Kitchen, Pokhara. Pickup from Lakeside, cooking with the family, and recipes to take home.
Taste Kathmandu for $30: market shopping plus a hands-on Nepali cooking class in Thamel with vegetarian and vegan options.
“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.”
Kathmandu cooking class in Thamel: shop spices, learn momo and dal bhat, sip masala tea, then taste what you made. Pickup optional.
“Fantastic, fun and informative class. The menu and food was awesome food to enjoy after preparing and cooking. Highly recommended.”
Learn masala chai and make Nepalese momos in Kathmandu, then craft jewelry over 2 days, with your money supporting women-led empowerment.
“Brilliant experience learning to make momos with Aastha and the Momo Queen Syanbi, followed by delicious lunch with volunteers and project members. Wonderful group and project.”
Women-led Kathmandu cooking class with a market tour and hands-on dal bhat and momo making, plus masala tea and your own meal.
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