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Home Based Newari Cooking Class with Local Family at Panauti

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 24 hr
  • Private experience

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Home Based Newari Cooking Class with Local Family at Panauti
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour24 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 24 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

What is 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)

Not included

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips for guide/driver (not required, always appreciated)

Itinerary and highlights

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.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • 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.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sunita Dangol

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 24 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
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.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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