3-Hour Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour through Thamel and Ason
About This Tour
Explore Kathmandu through its flavors on a guided food and drink walking tour through Thamel and the historic old-city streets. Taste popular Nepali and Newari...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Kathmandu · Languages: English
Know before you go: This is a walking and food-tasting experience.; Guests should arrive hungry but avoid skipping all meals if they have dietary or medical restrictions.; Food stops may change according to opening hours, availability, and season.; Some foods may contain dairy, gluten, nuts, meat, or spicy ingredients.; Please inform us about dietary restrictions or vegetarian preferences when booking.; Guests with serious food allergies should discuss their requirements with us before booking.; Some food stops are small local establishments and may not have extensive seating.; The tour involves walking through busy streets, markets, and narrow lanes.; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.; Alcohol is not included.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Nestled in the shadow of the majestic Himalayas, with a unique blend of Hinduism and Buddhism, Kathmandu offers an experience that is hard to match. Book a Everest Global Hub local guide and explore the stunning architecture and ancient wonders of Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa on your next visit.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking local food guide
- Guided walking tour
- Food tastings at selected local eateries and food stalls
- 8-10 food and drink tastings
- Nepali and Newari food experience
- Local street-food experience
- Cultural and culinary explanations
- Bottled drinking water
- All applicable local taxes
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional food or drinks not included in the tasting menu
- Personal purchases
- Tips for the guide
- Travel insurance
- Any items not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Kathmandu Food Walk Through Thamel, Jyatha, and Ason
1. Meet Your Guide in Thamel Meet your professional English-speaking local guide at the designated meeting point in Thamel. Receive a short introduction to Kathmandu's food culture before starting the walk. 2. Thamel Food Streets Begin with some of Kathmandu's popular local snacks. Possible tastings include: Momo Momo Chatamari Chatamari Sel roti Sel roti Samosa Samosa Your guide will explain how these foods are prepared and how they fit into everyday Nepali cuisine. 3. Jyatha and Traditional Lanes Walk through the quieter lanes around Jyatha and nearby traditional neighborhoods. Stop at local eateries and food stalls to sample additional dishes and learn about Kathmandu's culinary traditions. 4. Ason Market Continue toward Ason, one of the city's historic market areas. See shops selling spices, grains, vegetables, sweets, and other ingredients while learning about the role of traditional markets in Kathmandu's food culture. 5. Newari Food Tasting Taste traditional Newari specialties such as: Bara Bara Choila Choila Chatamari Chatamari These dishes provide an introduction to the distinctive food traditions of the Kathmandu Valley. 6. Street Food Experience Continue to local street-food stops and sample items such as: Pani puri Pani puri Chatpate Chatpate Laphing Laphing Seasonal snacks Seasonal snacks The exact selection can vary depending on availability and the season.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Thamel · Tour start: Thamel — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
