Private Tour

The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

Name: The best Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (83 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

1. Hands-on Experience: where participants actively engage in preparing traditional Nepali dishes from scratch.

2. Authentic Nepali Cuisine: Kalpana specializes in teaching authentic Nepali cuisine, providing participants with the opportunity to learn about and taste traditional flavors, spices, and cooking methods unique to Nepal.

3. Personalized Attention: With small class sizes, Kalpana ensures to each participant, allowing for tailored instruction and guidance throughout the cooking session.

4. Comprehensive Learning: The class covers a wide range of cooking techniques and dishes, including a complete Nepali set meal.

Additional Info

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Discover authentic Nepal at Kalpana's Cooking Class in Kathmandu. Escape to a quiet location with serene downtown and Himalayan views. Experience true cultural immersion. Your journey includes convenient hotel pickup. Begin with welcome tea, then explore Kalpana's garden for fresh vegetables and fruits. Under her guidance, prepare a traditional feast like Dal Bhat (plain rice, dal soup, spinach, pickle, chicken, seasonal vegetable, Papad etc) in a hands-on session, learning the stories behind each dish. Conclude by sharing the meal you’ve created, like an honored guest in a local home. More than a class, it’s a heartfelt experience of Nepali hospitality. Perfect for travelers seeking a genuine connection and an unforgettable memory.

Sample Menu

main

Nepali Set meal

Plain rice, Dal soup, mix vegetable, pickle, Chicken/ mushroom, Crispy papad and spinach.

What‘s Included

Transportation by a private vehicle

Morning tea or coffee

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Over night stay

Over night stay : We are running a clean and quiet family running hotel. You an stay and experience a Nepali culture
Pickup included

MoMo making class

Duration: 3 hours
MoMo
Private
Pickup included

Solo Experience

Solo Experience
Pickup included

Buying Real Honey

Buying real honey (200gm): We bring first hand honey from rural village.
Pickup included

Small group

Duration: 6 hours
private
Pickup included

Large Group

Price is per person, applicable for a minimum group size of 4
Pickup included

Reviews

4.96

83 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Nepal must-do
Q5426OCsamuels,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed being welcomed into Kalpana’s kitchen! Her and her family’s warm hospitality and knowledgeable teaching was such a great experience. We shared many laughs and folded many momos together. We are so excited to make momos at home and show our friends! Thanks again.
Best cooking class ever!
Sarah N,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the most incredible cooking classes we have attended! Way exceeded our expectations. Beautiful home and we got to choose our ingredients. The most LOVELY hosts and my daughter and I loved every minute of our day. Such incredibly good food and amazing hospitality! Would definitely do it again!!!
Best Cooking Class
Compass07455595915,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was the best experience I could ever describe. I was a little nervous about the solo participation, but Mr. Kalpana and Ms. Sachiko, who have a nice smile, are really fun to teach me. I learn a lot because I spend a lot of time teaching more than 10 items. Also, although I don't speak much English, I can rest assured that my Japanese speaking staff (husband) will be there to help. The seasoning is natural, so it suits Japanese tastes.
Highly recommend, it was a great day
Barry M,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Awesome day learning to cook the local food, great home cooking. They do everything possible to make you feel comfortable and to make it fun.
Amazing class! Tons of fun!
206mh,,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and a friend visited Nepal for a week and this was our favorite experience. It was a ton of fun learning to cook and getting to chat with Kalpana and her kind family. I recommend this class to anyone visiting Nepal!
Kalpana was such a warm,...
Alice B,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kalpana was such a warm, kind and thoughtful host. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed this cooking class and would highly recommend. Kalpana adjusted the menu accordingly for dietary preferences and even swapped out a meal when we showed interest in another dish. The food itself was delicious and we are so grateful to be ablento share these flavours back home with our family! Both Kalpana and her daughter made us feel welcome and made sure we all had a memorable experience. Highly recommended!
Thoughtful host and delicious food!
alicebH9631NM,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kalpana was such a warm, kind and thoughtful host. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed this cooking class and would highly recommend. Kalpana adjusted the menu accordingly for dietary preferences and even swapped out a meal when we showed interest in another dish. The food itself was so delicious and we are so grateful to be able to share this with our family back home. Both Kalpana and her daughter made us feel welcome and made sure we all had a memorable experience. Highly recommended!
Fantastic cooking class 😄
mmw700,,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of 6 did the half day cooking class with Kalpana. It was a treat to leave busy Kathmandu and travel by private car (included) to the countryside and spend the morning at Kalpana’s home. The cooking class was very well structured with cutting, chopping, mixing, cooking and rolling experiences for everyone. Kalpana’s kitchen was spacious and her family were so welcoming. We learnt a lot and then really enjoyed sitting at Kalpana’s table and eating our delicious meal all together. Kalpana and her husband were delightful - with generous smiles and laughter and excellent English to help us through. Our only regret was that we hadn’t also arranged to stay the night at their lovely attached hotel (Green Eco Resort). Also Kalpana was able to accommodate our coeliac daughter and include gluten free momos on the menu which we really appreciated. An excellent cooking class experience for us all.
An absolutely great experience! Must-do for anyone who enjoys Nepali food.
Seaside39336849980,,Nov 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our cooking class and spending time with the family. The private car transfer was very convenient and comfortable and we enjoyed spending half a day away from the inner city craziness. The home has a gorgeous garden and we loved hearing about the different vegetables, spices and fruits. Even greater was that we then got to cook with them! The entire family was so nice, speaks good English and we had a lot of fun learning to cook Momo and Dhal Bhat. The mom is a gem, food was delicious, and we can only recommend this experience to anyone visiting Katmandu!
Experience cooking in a Nepali home with lovely people
paulwZ5264VR,,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My Mom and I spent a great afternoon with Kalpana and her son Sagar, making momos, chatting and laughing a lot. Kalpana emmantes so much warmth (and has an amazing smile) and made us feel so at home while she shared her fantastic cooking knowledge. This is not just a regular tourist experience. It's a wonderful opportunity to spend time with a lovely family, to make food and eat together. We won't forget the experience and are so grateful to Kalpana for what she shared with us. We left smiling and happy.