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Corn Husk Doll Workshop

About this experience

This workshop is fully led by local people, and your booking directly supports their income and skills. You learn a traditional Nepali craft in a relaxed village-style setting and make your own 5-inch corn husk doll to take home. It’s a meaningful, hands-on cultural experience you won’t find anywhere else in Kathmandu.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Corn Husk Doll Workshop
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Step-by-step instruction from local women
  • 5-inch handmade doll
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Guests will join a hands-on craft workshop run by local women. You will learn step by step how to make a traditional corn husk doll (corn husk means the dry outer leaves of corn). The instructors will show you how to shape, tie, and decorate the doll. Each guest will make one 5-inch doll and take it home as a souvenir.

You will enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment and learn about the cultural meaning of these handmade dolls. This experience directly supports local women and helps keep traditional village crafts alive.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick up guests from any hotel within 1 km of Thamel. Please wait in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before the pickup time. If you prefer, you can also meet us in front of the Garden of Dreams (main entrance). Our team will contact you through WhatsApp after booking to confirm the pickup point.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Queermandu | Gay Tours Nepal

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up guests from any hotel within 1 km of Thamel. Please wait in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before the pickup time. If you prefer, you can also meet us in front of the Garden of Dreams (main entrance). Our team will contact you through WhatsApp after booking to confirm the pickup point.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 8+. 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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