Kathmandu · SHOPPING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 11 shopping tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Explore Ason Bazar and Kathmandu’s local food scene with Santosh, tasting Newari dishes, street snacks, and market treats for $28.
“Was a great introduction into local nepalese food and culture and taken to some great hidden street food place.”
Taste Nepali street food, ride a rickshaw, and shop Kathmandu’s local markets with guide Deepak Kushwaha for $25.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Deepak! He's super conversational and friendly. We went to a lot of local restaurants. He called ahead to make sure that the food came out right on time. I love the vegetable momos! If you are traveling alone in Kathmandu and needs a good local guide, I highly recommend Deepak!”
Taste Kathmandu’s street food on a two-hour walk from Thamel to Ason Bazar, with five or more local dishes, drinks, and cultural insight.
“This was our first activity in Nepal. We flew in and immediately met our guide for the food tour. Highly recommend doing this early in a trip. Understanding food is one of the most basic things to understanding a culture and moving with ease iRead more”
Shop a Kathmandu market, cook Nepali dishes with local cooks, and share a generous meal in a small group for $30.
“Great cooking class and learned lots of new things I would definitely recommend going here and plenty of food!”
Taste Newari food, street snacks, and market life on a two-hour Kathmandu crawl through Ason Bazar with guide Santosh Pandey.
“The tour was really nice. The guide was super friendly, easy to talk to and gave is a lot of info about history, religion and food preferences of Nepalis people. I felt like I was at my grandma's s place, eating a lot of tasty food and walking out with a full tummy. He was really attentive, explaining us the ingredients and bringing me and my husband to real local hidden jems. The food was delicious and we had a really good time :)”
Explore Ason market, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and the Kumari for $39 with an English-speaking guide.
“Her gaze is impressive!! I’m so happy and honored to have visited the living goddess Kumari”
Explore Kathmandu’s Ason market, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the Kumari’s courtyard on a two-hour guided walk.
“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.”
Sample momos, thukpa, sel roti and local drinks while shopping Kathmandu’s markets by rickshaw with guide Deepak.
“The foodie walking tour weaves through lively alleys around Thamel, stopping off for various treats like steaming momos, spicy samosas, fresh cane juice and the delicate Panipuri. Deepak was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing the rich history of typical Nepalese cuisine. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes. As a title though, it is a bit confusing as it is not ‘all’ part of the tour, though it can be arranged. Deepak showed some shops separate to the rest of the group who left after we finished the food. Come with an idea of what you want to buy.”
Cook four Nepali and Newari dishes, shop for ingredients at a Thamel market, and enjoy a friendly three-hour class for $21.
“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 :))”
Explore Kathmandu’s Asan and Indra Chowk bazaars, Durbar Square, temples, crafts, and local food on a private guided walk.
“Great introduction to Kathmandu. Bharat was a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended to anyone.”
Shop Kathmandu’s New Road, Asan Market, and Thamel with a private guide, transport, bargaining help, and four hours of local market time.
“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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