Secret Food Tour in Kathmandu

Trip ID: UM5103
Destination Kathmandu
Duration 1 Days
Difficulty Easy Persons
Group Size 2-30
Maximum Altitude 1400m.
Best Time All seasons
Activities Sightseeing tour
Accommodation No
Meals Lunch
Transportation No
Start from Kathmandu
End at Kathmandu

Trip Overview

Trip Highlight

  • Walk through ancient alleyways to find eateries serving dishes for over 70 years.
  • Taste traditional favorites like buffalo momo, bara, chatamari, and yomari, while learning their cultural significance.
  • Explore UNESCO-listed heritage sites, hidden courtyards, and vibrant street corners between bites.
  • Customizable menus for vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets without compromising flavor.
  • Visit bustling traditional markets like Ason and Indra Chowk to sample street snacks such as sel roti and spicy potato chaat.
  • Learn fascinating stories from Kathmandu’s food heritage from your local guide.
  • Private tour option available for honeymooners, families, or foodies seeking a personalized experience.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Secret Food Tour in Kathmandu
    • Hotel Pickup: Your culinary journey begins with pickup from your hotel. Wear comfortable walking shoes and let us know any dietary restrictions.
    • Exploring Kathmandu’s Secret Flavors:
      Visit a curated selection of local eateries and sample at least five traditional street foods:

      • Chhoila: Spicy marinated grilled meat (buffalo or chicken) with local herbs.
      • Bara: Savory lentil pancake served with curried potato or sekuwa.
      • Yomari: Festive Newari sweet made of rice flour, filled with molasses or milk pudding.
      • Momo: Dumplings served with tangy homemade chutney.
      • Samosa: Crunchy, spicy potato-stuffed pastry.
    • Cool off with traditional lassi, a refreshing yogurt-based drink.
    • Return to Hotel: Conclude your food adventure with hotel drop-off.

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • • Sampling at least 5 local dishes and drinks
  • • English-speaking local guide
  • • All food tastings

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • • Monument entry fees
  • • Tips for guide

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