3-Hour Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour through Thamel and Ason

1. Meet Your Guide in Thamel

Meet your professional English-speaking local guide at the designated meeting point in Thamel.

Receive a short introduction to Kathmandu's food culture before starting the walk.

2. Thamel Food Streets

Begin with some of Kathmandu's popular local snacks.

Possible tastings include:

• Momo

• Chatamari

• Sel roti

• Samosa

Your guide will explain how these foods are prepared and how they fit into everyday Nepali cuisine.

3. Jyatha and Traditional Lanes

Walk through the quieter lanes around Jyatha and nearby traditional neighborhoods.

Stop at local eateries and food stalls to sample additional dishes and learn about Kathmandu's culinary traditions.

4. Ason Market

Continue toward Ason, one of the city's historic market areas.

See shops selling spices, grains, vegetables, sweets, and other ingredients while learning about the role of traditional markets in Kathmandu's food culture.

5. Newari Food Tasting

Taste traditional Newari specialties such as:

• Bara

• Choila

• Chatamari

These dishes provide an introduction to the distinctive food traditions of the Kathmandu Valley.

6. Street Food Experience

Continue to local street-food stops and sample items such as:

• Pani puri

• Chatpate

• Laphing

• Seasonal snacks

The exact selection can vary depending on availability and the season.