THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular food tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Taste Kathmandu with Deepak: safe street eats, lassi and spices across Thamel and Asan on a 3-hour walking tour with lots of included food.
Most Popular“Come hungry. There are plenty of tasty things to try. Not really suitable for someone with mobility issues as there are tight staircases and narrow lanes to navigate”
A 3-hour Kathmandu food walk with Deepak: 9+ tastings of Nepalese classics, sweet and savory drinks, and culture stories as you wander Thamel.
A half-day Kathmandu street food walk with hotel pickup, at least 5 tastings, and temple-market stops at Asan and Durbar Square.
“Kabita was so wonderful! It was nice to have a female tour guide since I myself am a solo female traveler. She took me to all the spots local’s actually eat it and gave some real interesting facts about the history of the food and how each meal is made. All the walking is good…”
Kathmandu food tour with Indra Chowk and Thamel walks plus 14+ tastings and coffee in about 3 hours for $35.
“Namata was soo sweet and the tour was so fun! We walked around and tried food at 6 places. Momos and jerrys were my favorite, would recommend!”
Taste Newari classics and Kathmandu street food on a 2-hour crawl through Ason Bazar with an English guide.
“Santosh was a fount of knowledge for all things Nepali. Easy to chat to, friendly and courteous. Whilst we were not particularly enamoured with food it was a good selection of Newari cuisine we wouldn’t have tried without this tour. Well recommended.”
Rickshaw food tour in Kathmandu with Deepak Kushwaha: Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, Chhetrapati street snacks, tea, lunch and dinner.
“I had a lot of fun with my guide and the group I was with. It was not boring! I learned the history of the foods I was eating and met with the locals who made it. I was introduced to different types of Napeli foods that I had not tasted in the two weeks…”
Small-group walking food tour in Kathmandu: Indrachowk to Durbar Square for $36 with all snacks included and local guides.
“This was one of the first things we did in Kathmandu, and one of the things we think most highly of. It was a fun and interesting way to see the city and try the local food. On the tour we visited a number of hidden gems with fantastic fooRead more”
Kathmandu food crawl: 2-hour Thamel to Ason Bazar market walk with 5+ tastings, English guide, and $25 value.
“Wow the guide was amazing. His knowledge of the country and the food was so extensive. I was so impressed with the whole tour thank you”
A 2-hour Shimla home-meal with a local family. Taste rare Himachali dishes, learn ingredients, and enjoy friendly conversation.
2-hour Kathmandu Food Crawl at Ason Bazar with English guide Santosh. Eat at least 5 local bites, from Newari to street snacks.
Sample Newari and Nepali street food in Kathmandu’s oldest markets, spice stalls, and temple squares on a guided 3-hour walk for $15.
“Excellent street food tour ~ this was the real deal ~ the real Kathmandu experience ~ Umesh was a great guide thru some truly hair raising experiences ~ highly recommended for a real Kathmandu experience 💯 🏴☠️💜🇳🇵🙏🏼”
3-hour rickshaw tour in Kathmandu’s Thamel for Nepali food, drinks, and shopping with bargaining tips and craft-store stops.
A 2-hour guided Darjeeling food crawl with Nepali and Tibetan flavors, tea stops, and 5+ tastings for $35, with a chatty bilingual guide.
“The tour was fun and insightful. It was a great deal”
Private half-day Kirtipur tour with Newari lunch, medieval temples, and hotel pickup in Kathmandu. Entrance fees and guide included.
“I really liked this half-day trip to Kirtipur. You can admire Newari architecture and enjoy the traditional Newari-style lunch. The ancient Buddhist stupa is exceptional. Our tour guide was great.”
Walk Thamel with a local guide in Kathmandu, sampling 9+ Nepali dishes and drinks, plus Newari specialties and market stops.
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