THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular workshops 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“Genuinely some of the friendliest people I have had on a cooking class, excellent vibes My dad also thoroughly enjoyed, super parent friendly Wholeheartedly recommend”
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.
“Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt, das Kochen hat Spaß gemacht, es waren alle sehr freundlich und zum Schluss hat es wunderbar geschmeckt. Die Rezepte wurden in einem PDF gesendet so dass man alles wunderbar wieder kochen kann”
Make a 6-inch khukuri in Kathmandu. Small-group workshop with real forge work, safety-first grinding, and a souvenir you’ll keep for life.
“Great experience with my tour guide. Picked me up from my hotel and took me to the home of a well-experienced Blacksmith. He'd been doing this for many years crafting to local residents and personal requests. All material used has bRead more”
A women-led Nepali cooking class in Thamel with hands-on cooking, masala chai, fresh lunch, and a recipe book. Pickup available.
“This was Not a dull event. We laughed, we danced, we sang….I made a delicious meal. The bonus is the cookbook that you receive at the end of the event. When I make these meals at home, I will always remember the fun. Great job ladies….i.e.sistas.”
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 an amazing time with Sandhya making veg momos during our trip to Pokhara earlier this year. I would highly recommend the cooking course to anyone visiting. It is a unique experience that gives you something beyond pictures and memories to bring home - we made delicious momos using her recipe for our families…”
Private Nepali cooking class in Kathmandu with market and organic farm stops, hands-on dal bhat and momos, lunch, and PDF recipes.
“This was an amazing experience. Not only did we learn so much about Nepalese food, Kalpana and her son taught us so much about Nepalese cultural! This was the first experience I had booked for my trip, and I’m so grateful I was able to learn so much on my first full day in Nepal.…”
Pokhara home-cooking class with Sarita. Learn momos or dal bhat, use fresh spices, eat your meal, and take recipes for $28.
Learn Kathmandu momo basics with a market ingredient tour, veg or chicken fillings, soup or regular dumplings, and masala tea tasting.
Learn traditional Nepali momos in Thamel with Namaste Cooking School. Hands-on class, masala chai welcome, lunch, recipe book.
“My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our private momo cooking class. We were firstly shown how to make masala tea, I didn't drink it so I have a ginger and lemon tea made for me. We then made a load of vegetable momos. We made everyRead more”
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.
Make a 6-inch khukuri with a 42-year blacksmith in Kathmandu: hammering, first grinding, tea, and hotel pickup for $73.
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.
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