Kathmandu Courses
Stone Carving
Ever wondered how ancient inscriptions and hieroglyphics got onto the caves? Learn how to carve on stone and inscribe anything onto smooth slates! Also learn to carve traditional Nepali patterns and understand the meaning behind them! Create your own little piece of history now.
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 3hrs |2-4pax | 1,600Rs
Chatamari (Newari Food)
Hailed as the pizza's asian rival, Chatamari actually has a history older than that of pizza itself! Made with a rice crepe skin, the fillling is entirely up to your creativity, and they can be served both closed or open-faced. Learn how to make this traditional dish of the Newaris and impress your friends & family back home!
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 3hrs |2-4pax | 1,300Rs
Mask Carving
Calm & elegant, these elongated faces adorn the insides of Tiki bars and classy rooms. Made entirely from a single block of quality wood, they were symbols of luck and prsperity. Try unravelling the mystery behind them by carving one by yourself!
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 4hrs |2pax | 1,600Rs
Momos
You have seen them, you have eaten them, but have you tried making them? Locals not only love the dish, but the social process behind it. Making momos together before big festivals and celebrations is one of the most beloved activities, and now you can try your hand at it too!
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 3hrs |2-4pax | 1,300Rs
Kathmandu
So you've decided to step into the mystical land of Nepal and is now at its gateways, the city of Kathmandu. The gateway to the Himalayas, Kathmandu is a traveller's haven, with hippies dining beside mountaineers and monk converts meditating amongst the locals in the lively markets. The snaking streets and labyrinthe of back alleys hold countless surprises, from little sacred temples to large abandoned bathing pits and even little workshops practicing their traditional craft since hundreds of years ago. While the city rushes towards development, there are still jewels for you to pick up in the city. Here's our picks of experiences and crafts that you can learn from an experienced local artisan while enjoying the exotic Kathmandu.
Laptop Cover
There's no harm having a little more protection for your precious machine! Made with traditional Nepali Dhaka cloth, this eye catching piece of garment will be the envy of everyone! Then make their jaws drop by letting them know you made it all by yourself. Neat.
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 3hrs |2-4pax | 1,200Rs
Massage
Daily 9am & 12.30pm | 3hrs |2-4pax | 1,600Rs
Experienced the wonders and sensual pleasures of traditional Ayurvedic massage before? Now you can learn how to do it and spread the joy by performing it for your loved ones back home! Get all the killer moves from professional local masseurs!
Dal Bhat
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 3hours |2-6pax | 1,300Rs
This. Is the legendary food that Nepalis eat all day all night all year-long. The quintessential staple, this dish comes with rice, lentils soup, curry chicken, cauliflower with potato and a special chutney concoction that will fire up your taste buds. Learn what makes the Nepalis tick through this course!
Newari Cheura
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 3hours |2-6pax | 1,300Rs
Tried the omnipresent Dal Bhat? Had enough of it? Now try the Newari version! Similar on many levels yet absolutely different, the Newari Cheura features a number of exotic side dishes you won't ever see in the traditional Dal Bhat. Even rice is substitued for a special rice crisp called 'Beaten rice'.
Secret Food Tour
Daily 12.30 & 4pm | 3hours |2-8pax | 1,000Rs
You've seen the restaurants advertising 'Traditional Nepali food', when its so obviously westernized! Here's the trip where you get to visit the 4 famous stalls frequented only by the locals! Samosas, Momos, pani purri and lassi are the 4 epic stops. Once on the dark side, you never wanna go back.
Paper Lantern
These little wonders create an atmostphere so cozy you wanna.... They come in a slew of colours and shapes and did we mention they are collapsible? You've seen them at the stores now come see how they're made and try your hand at making one for yourself!
Daily 9am,12.30 & 4pm | 3hours |2-4pax | 900Rs
Landmarks Sketching
Daily 9am & 12.30pm | 4hours |2-6pax | 2,000Rs
This activity allows you to learn sketching of famous buildings and visit them at the same time! Inspired by urban skechers communities worldwide, we have created a course which brings you to the famous landmarks of Kathmandu coupled with an instructor who will teach you how to sketch urban cityscapes.You'll be really inspired to continue sketching when you return home, marvelling in the beautiful cityscapes and beauty of your own sketches in depicting them!
Sari wearing
Daily 9am & 12.30pm | 5hours |1-8pax | 1,500Rs
Does the bright and beautiful patterns on Nepali women's traditional sari entice you? Want to feel totally like a local from the inside and out? Learn how to wear a traditional Sari with guidance from a local sari maker! Choose any cut you like and they will help to deck you out like a Nepali. Then traipse down the streets of Kathmandu and have the time of your life looking like a local!
Kite-Making
Daily 9am, 12.30 & 4pm | 2-3hours |1-3pax | 1,000Rs
Inspired by the Kite runners? Learn how to make your own kites and have a kite fight with your friends in charming old Kathmandu!
The sport was similarly popular in the past where many locals used to fly kites on their roofs before more entertaining technology stole their attention.
Silk Looming
Daily 9am, 12.30 & 4pm | 3-4hours |2-4pax | 2,000Rs
One of the most prized commodities in the old world before the industrial revolution, the art of silk looming was understandably a fiercely guarded secret.
Now you can take a look at the entire process from farming the silk, weaving the fibre and finally looming your own piece of silk fabric! This is not just a tour where you just snap pictures, you actually get to create your own patterns on a silk loom!
Pottery
Daily 9am, 12.30 & 4pm | 3-4hours |2-6pax | 1,800Rs
An integral part of Nepalese culture, the art of pottery goes back milleniums, with the oldest being found in Lumbini with a recorded age of over 2,600 years old.
These pots are used in everyday life, be it storing, transporting water, decorative purposes, lamps and even for making liquor. Made on a traditional potter's wheel, and adorned with traditional Nepali designs, this is quintessential Nepali culture at its best!
Jute Bags
Daily 9am, 12.30 & 4pm | 3-4hours |1-4pax | 1,500Rs
Jute fiber bags are a-plenty along the streets of Thamel, but now you can make one to truly call it your own! Learn to sew pieces of jute fabric together to create a unique design, and from it understand the complexities and wonders of bag-making! You'll never turn back once sucked into the 'maker' culture!
You'll also come to appreciate the work and effort these amazing craftsmen put it to create each and every one of these products.