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15 Workshops & Classes in Nepal to Build a Day Around

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu - Instructors who make beginners feel at home
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Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

1.Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $28Our pick

Meet at Divine Kathmandu Hotel in Thamel for a hands-on Nepali cooking class led by instructors such as Anshu and Nilam. Choose one of three four-dish menus, shop for spices, make momos from scratch, and eat what you cook. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available.

“Great experience cooking authentic Nepalese food. The tutor was knowledgable, personable …and patient! Kitchen was hygienic. A must if you are a foodie”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - Inside the Thamel kitchen
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Kathmandu: Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

2.Local Women-Led Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 360 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $4

Join Nishma, Nish, Bikram, and the local team in Thamel for a hands-on Nepali cooking class. Shop for ingredients at a nearby market, make momos and dal bhat, choose extra dishes, then sit down to eat what you cooked with masala tea.

“Had a really nice evening with Nish. First we went shopping at the local market and then prepared everything for our three meals. We were a big group and everybody had a job to do. It was a really great experience and so much fun!”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - Learning momo, the dish that demands practice
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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

3.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $5

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy near Thamel, you’ll shop for fresh ingredients, learn momo-making, and prepare three Nepali dishes with a local chef. The 3.5-hour class includes masala tea, cooking equipment, a shared meal, and recipes to use at home. Hotel pickup is available with the selected option.

“Fantastic cooking class with a great chef. Location is only 10 min walk from Thamel so easy to walk from your hotel. Can recommend.”

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Knife (Khukuri) Making Workshop- Forge of the Gurkhas - From Thamel to a home forge in the Kathmandu hills
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Knife (Khukuri) Making Workshop- Forge of the Gurkhas

4.Knife (Khukuri) Making Workshop- Forge of the Gurkhas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $68

Meet guide Swoyam or Namrata, then travel from Kathmandu to Indra’s home forge. Hammer and help shape a six-inch khukuri from recycled steel, watch the host handle the hottest grinding work, and finish with a polished Nepali knife of your own.

“This was an amazing experience - definitely the highlight of our trip to Tibet and Nepal. To learn the craft of making this traditional Nepal knife was very special and a memory that will last a lifetime. Everyone there was very welcoming and the green tea they offered was some of the best I have had in years. If you have 4 hours of time in Nepal - this is an absolute must do.”

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Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight) - Pick Momos for an Evening of Folding and Steaming
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Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight)

5.Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $50

At Hotel Diplomat in Pokhara, you’ll learn either momos with Sandhya or a Nepali dal bhat set in a small class capped at five people. Follow a printed recipe, cook from scratch with local instruction, then eat your meal with soft drinks and water.

“We love momos! They are tricky to make though! Nothing beats hands on teaching to learn the technique, with instructions on finger and thumb placement, grip pressure etc. It was a really fun class, and good to chat as we ate our tasty and beautifully imperfect creations!”

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The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu - Grinding Masala Is Part of the Work
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The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

6.The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $24

Kalpana and her family welcome you into their home for a hands-on Nepali cooking class. Choose ingredients from a local market and organic garden, prepare dal bhat, momos, sel roti, and other dishes, then eat lunch together. Hotel pickup, private transport, and PDF recipes are included.

“This is a fabulous experience in Kathmandu! You really get to do all the cooking. Food is delicious. Family is wonderful!”

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Nepalese Kitchen in Pokhara: Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class - Starting from Lakeside Road in Pokhara
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Nepalese Kitchen in Pokhara: Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class

7.Nepalese Kitchen in Pokhara: Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Join Sarita for a three-hour private cooking lesson in a real Pokhara home. Choose momos or Dal Bhat, prepare fresh ingredients and Nepali spices by hand, eat what you cook, and take home a recipe. Round-trip pickup from Lakeside is included, with English, Hindi, or Nepali guidance.

“Authentic and Fun Dal Bhat Cooking Class in Pokhara This cooking class was a highlight of our time in Pokhara! We learned how to prepare a traditional Dal Bhat meal from scratch, using fresh local ingredients and authentic techniques. The host was warm, patient, and explained each step clearly, making it easy and fun—even for beginners. It was more than just a class—it felt like a cultural experience. We got to enjoy the delicious meal we cooked and had great conversations along the way. Highly recommended if you want to dive into Nepali culture and learn to cook one of the country’s most beloved dishes!”

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Kathmandu: Traditional Momo Making Class & Pickup - The 1 PM market and ingredient stop
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Kathmandu: Traditional Momo Making Class & Pickup

8.Traditional Momo Making Class & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $4

At Kathmandu Cooking Academy, an English-speaking local chef guides you through fresh ingredients, momo dough, filling, shaping, and steaming. Choose veggie, vegan, or chicken momos, then enjoy your meal with Nepali masala tea. The class starts at 1 PM and lasts 1.5 to 2 hours.

“Absolutely amazing! I booked this on a whim and I must say I absolutely loved every second of it! Both of our cooks were incredible! I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking process, and the vibes were wonderful! I eventually got the hang of making the required momo shape. Both chefs were amazing at helping all of us, and the momo tasted delicious! They gave us tea and different variations of momo to try! There was lots of delicious food! Highly recommend it to everyone! Still dreaming of those momo!”

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Traditional Nepali Momo Making Classes - A masala chai welcome at 12:30 pm
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Traditional Nepali Momo Making Classes

9.Traditional Nepali Momo Making Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $18

In central Thamel, Namaste Cooking School guides you through Nepali momo making in about 90 minutes. Start with masala chai, choose a menu, learn about local spices, shape and cook momos, then eat your work for lunch. English instruction, mobile tickets, and a recipe book are included.

“Lovely cooking class with great hosts! Highly recommended if you want to learn to make momos in a fun and interactive way!”

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Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class - What you cook: momos, dal bhat, and a flexible menu
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Kathmandu: Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

10.Local Women-Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $5

Join chef instructors such as Nish or Nishma in Thamel for a 3 to 4 hour Nepali cooking lesson. Shop for fresh ingredients, prepare momos, dal bhat, and your chosen starter, main, or dessert, then eat what you make. Small groups, English instruction, tea, and optional Kathmandu Valley pickup are included.

“My class was delicious. I did the chicken Momo, aloo chop (spiced mashed potato patties), and mushroom choila. It was hands on and a nice way to spend a day. Thank you to the owner who came to open the school on his son’s wedding. Wonderful school and amazing food!”

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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class - Learning momo, the dish that demands practice
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Kathmandu: Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

11.Local Lead Nepali Cooking & Momo Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $4

Meet at Kathmandu Cooking Academy, a 10 to 15 minute walk from Thamel, then shop for ingredients and cook momo, dal bhat, dessert, and other Nepali dishes. English-speaking instructors, including Vikram and Niche, teach in small groups of up to 10.

“AMAZING HOST, she was welcoming, energetic, enthusiastic, brought us to the market, explained everything and introduced us very well to the Nepalese culture. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to cook Nepalese food again at home. Thanks for everything, we highly recommend 😋”

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Knife Khukuri Making Workshop - Hotel pickup and the welcome at the workshop
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Knife Khukuri Making Workshop

12.Knife Khukuri Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Travel from your hotel in Bagmati Zone to a local blacksmith’s workshop, where Indra, a khukuri maker with over 40 years of experience, guides you through hammering and early grinding. Your guide, such as Namrata or Sajeena, explains the craft and local traditions. The finished 6-inch knife comes with a cover.

“Would 100% recommend it! My guide picked me up at my hostel, and together we went to a local family’s home. The father is a traditional khukuri knife maker with over 40 years of experience. The family welcomed me warmly and offered tea and guava fruit from their own garden. During the knife-making process, I even got to help shape my khukuri by hammering and later grinding it. They use a hard steel that makes the blade far more durable than the soft steel versions sold in markets. Blacksmithing a khukuri requires serious skill and experience, so I took part in the easier steps, while the professional handled the difficult…”

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MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara - The ride from Lakeside to Aama’s home
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MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara

13.MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

From Lakeside, ride about 25 minutes to Aama’s home for a private, hands-on class in momos or dal bhat. Family cooks such as Sadhana and Shanta guide you through spices, vegetables, preparation, and cooking, then return you to your hotel.

“Amazing host. Great to be in their home and cook mo mo! It’s a must if you are in town. Book it!”

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Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip - A small kitchen, with a small-group advantage
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Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

14.Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $30

Start with a guided market visit, then cook Nepali dishes with local cooks in a small Thamel kitchen. Ingredients, snacks, and a full meal are included. Groups are capped at eight, with vegetarian and vegan options available by request.

“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.”

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Kathmandu: Wood Carving Workshop with Local Artisan (Thamel) - Entering the workshop in Thamel
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Kathmandu: Wood Carving Workshop with Local Artisan (Thamel)

15.Wood Carving Workshop with Local Artisan (Thamel)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

In Thamel, you’ll spend three hours with local artisan Hera, learning to outline, chisel, and detail a wooden block. The English-language class includes tools, materials, cultural context, and a finished piece to take home. Groups are limited to four, making it easy to get personal guidance.

“I had a lovely time carving with Hera, learning the different techniques. Hera and his wife were very warm, kind and funny. I think I would have liked to learn more about the history/context of the craft.”

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