Home Based Newari Cooking Class with Local Family at Panauti

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Duration1 day
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Escape the tourist trail and discover authentic Newari cuisine in the historic town of Panauti, just 1.5 Hours from Kathmandu. Your experience begins with a hotel pickup and scenic drive to a traditional family home, where you’ll join a hands-on cooking class led by locals.

Learn to prepare iconic Newari dishes like Chatamari, Bara, Yomari, and Chhoila, with optional dal bhat and local meat curry. More than just cooking, you’ll discover the cultural stories, festival traditions, and unique spices behind every dish.

After enjoying the meal together, explore Panauti’s ancient temples, stone-paved alleys, and rich heritage on a guided village walk. You can also extend the journey to Namobuddha Monastery for panoramic Himalayan views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

What's included

  • Welcome Nepali masala tea
  • Entry fees to Panauti heritage sites
  • Hands-on cooking class (1.5–3 hrs)
  • Full meal of everything you cook
  • All cooking ingredients (fresh, locally sourced)
  • Panauti village walk (full-day option)
  • Recipe cards to take home
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (Kathmandu area)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips for guide/driver (not required, always appreciated)

What to expect

Most cooking classes teach you a recipe. This one takes you into a real Newari family home in the ancient valley town of Panauti where the food has been made the same way for 500 years.

  1. Panauti Museum

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up travelers from their hotels in the selected area. Pickup time is usually around 7:00 AM. The exact pickup time and driver details will be shared one day before the tour.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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