1-Day Sarangi Class in Kathmandu with a Take-Home Sarangi Gift

1 Day Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn to play the traditional Nepali Sarangi with a local musician
  • 02 Discover the Sarangi's history and cultural importance in Nepal
  • 03 Practice basic bowing, fingering, and a simple melody in a hands-on class
  • 04 Explore the Sarangi's role in Nepali folk music and storytelling
  • 05 Take home a Sarangi as a gift to continue practicing after your visit

Discover the soulful sound of Nepal in Kathmandu with a traditional Sarangi class led by a local musician. Learn about the instrument's origins, construction, and cultural importance, then watch a live demonstration of essential techniques, including how to hold the Sarangi and bow. In a guided hands-on session, practice basic fingering and bowing, learn a simple melody, and explore how the Sarangi is used in Nepali folk music and storytelling. At the end of the experience, take home your own Sarangi as a special souvenir to continue practicing after your trip.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Kathmandu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Traditional Sarangi Class with Cultural Introduction

Introduction to the Sarangi
Meet your local musician and learn about the origins, construction, and cultural importance of the Sarangi in Nepal.

Live Demonstration
Your instructor will demonstrate the instrument and explain basic techniques, including how to hold the Sarangi and bow.

Hands-On Sarangi Class
Start practicing basic fingering and bowing techniques under the guidance of your instructor. Learn a simple melody and experience the distinctive sound of the Sarangi.

Nepali Music & Cultural Session
Learn how the Sarangi has traditionally been used in Nepali folk music and storytelling, and hear about its connection with Nepali musical traditions.

Sarangi Gift
At the end of the experience, receive a Sarangi to take home as a souvenir and continue practicing after your trip.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Sarangi music class
  • Local Sarangi musician/instructor
  • Introduction to Nepali musical traditions
  • Hands-on practice session
  • One Sarangi to take home
  • Drinking water
  • All applicable taxes

What's Not Included

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional musical instruments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Water bottle
  • Camera or smartphone
  • Open mind and enthusiasm to learn
  • A small bag to carry your Sarangi gift

Know before you go

  • No previous musical experience is required.
  • The class is designed for beginners and cultural enthusiasts.
  • The Sarangi provided as a gift may vary slightly in size, design, and finish depending on availability.
  • The class is an introductory cultural experience rather than a professional music course.
  • Please arrive a few minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel in Kathmandu
Tour start
Kathmandu
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kathmandu.

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