• HGQ7+HH3 - While many cooking classes focus on teaching a recipe, this unique experience invites you into a genuine Newari family home in the historic valley town of Panauti, where traditional cooking methods have been preserved for 500 years.

• Welcome Nepali masala tea
• Entrance fees
• 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)

• Bara (Newari Lentil Patty) - Black lentil pancake: crispy outside, soft inside
• Chhoila (Spiced Flame-Roasted Meat) - Buffalo or chicken · charred, marinated, deeply smoky
• Samay Baji (Newari Khaja Set Assembly) - Chiura · achar · bhatmas sadeko · saag · egg · aloo sadeko
• Yomari (Yamari) Newari Steamed Dumpling - Rice flour shell · chaku (molasses) filling · steamed · festival food

Venture off the beaten path and explore genuine Newari cuisine in the historic town of Panauti, located just 1.5 hours from Kathmandu. The adventure starts with a hotel pickup and a picturesque drive to a traditional family residence, where participants will engage in a hands-on cooking class led by local experts.

Learn to create classic Newari dishes such as Chatamari, Bara, Yomari, and Chhoila, with optional dal bhat and local meat curry. This experience goes beyond cooking, offering insights into the cultural stories, festival traditions, and distinctive spices that define each dish.

After savoring the meal together, enjoy a guided village walk to explore Panauti’s ancient temples, stone-paved streets, and rich heritage. The journey can be extended to Namobuddha Monastery for breathtaking Himalayan views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided.

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