THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 11 most popular shopping tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Taste Newari classics and Kathmandu street food on a 2-hour crawl through Ason Bazar with an English guide.
Most Popular“The food tour was wonderful. we tried lots of food we'd never seen before and our guide did a great job of explaining it and providing context for what we were eating. it was definitely a great experience. Highly recommended!”
Rickshaw food tour in Kathmandu with Deepak Kushwaha: Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, Chhetrapati street snacks, tea, lunch and dinner.
“The rickshaw ride experience was so fun. Then I met other people who joined the group for the walking food tour. We went to 5-6 places and sampled different Nepali foods. Our guide Deepak gave us the name and descriptions of all the fRead more”
Kathmandu food crawl: 2-hour Thamel to Ason Bazar market walk with 5+ tastings, English guide, and $25 value.
“the guide brought me to try the lesser known foods in Kathmandu, and visited places that mostly only locals wil be aware of (off the grid). it's an enriching experience about the food and cultures of Kathmandu, and exciting treat for the taste bud.”
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.”
Walk Kathmandu’s Ason bazaar and UNESCO Durbar Square, then see the living goddess Kumari at Kumari Chowk on a 2-hour tour.
“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.”
2-hour Kathmandu Food Crawl at Ason Bazar with English guide Santosh. Eat at least 5 local bites, from Newari to street snacks.
Walk Ason’s oldest lanes, meet Kathmandu’s living goddess Kumari, and learn Hindu-Buddhist stories at Durbar Square on a 2-hour tour.
3-hour rickshaw tour in Kathmandu’s Thamel for Nepali food, drinks, and shopping with bargaining tips and craft-store stops.
Thamel half-day cooking with a local market visit. Cook four Nepali and Newari dishes, including momos, then eat hot, fresh food.
“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 :))”
A private 3.5-hour bazaar walk in Kathmandu with hotel pickup, a pro guide, UNESCO Durbar Square, and time for traditional lunch.
“A great way to epxlore the lively action filled streets of Kathamandu. It was helpful to be picked up and dropped back at our hotel. Our guide was knowledgeable very patient with us as we stopped to take photos and do shopping along the way.”
Private Kathmandu shopping tour with pickup and a guide, visiting Pipal Bot, Asan Market, and Thamel for smart deals.
“I really enjoyed this tour. Kabita was very nice and helpful m. She made sure we searched everywhere for the items we were looking for and we saw some we weren’t looking for. Most people speak English in Nepal, but it was great having a Read more”
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