Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha and Chhetrapati
by Deepak Kushwaha
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$102.22Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Kathmandu focuses on the city’s food and drink across four neighborhoods. The tour starts in Thamel, a lively area filled with street food vendors, colorful alleys, markets, and temples. Visitors spend about an hour tasting local street snacks and interacting with vendors while exploring the bustling streets. Next, the tour moves to Asan Bazaar for 30 minutes, where participants see a wide range of spices and fresh produce. The guide explains the marketplace’s role in local culture while guests sample traditional foods. After Asan, the group spends 30 minutes in the Jyatha district, visiting small eateries and food stalls to try authentic Nepali dishes like momos and enjoy traditional tea. The final stop is Chhetrapati, where the tour lasts about an hour. This neighborhood features narrow streets with historic charm and a variety of local food options. Guests sample street snacks including spicy chaat and sweets while learning about Kathmandu’s culinary traditions. The tour includes bottled water, brunch, lunch, snacks, tea and coffee, and dinner throughout the route. Personal expenses, tips, and transportation to or from the tour are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Thamel
Spend one hour walking the streets of Thamel, Kathmandu’s busy cultural center. The guide leads the group through colorful alleys decorated with prayer flags, busy markets with spices and handicrafts, and historic temples. Participants sample street food and interact with local vendors while observing traditional Newari architecture and monastery chants.
60 min
Asan
The tour spends 30 minutes in Asan Bazaar, a historic market known for its variety of spices and fresh produce. Visitors engage with local sellers and try traditional Nepali foods while learning about the market’s cultural importance.
30 min
Jyatha
Walk through Jyatha for 30 minutes visiting local eateries and street food stalls. The guide introduces Nepali culinary traditions as guests taste dishes such as momos and drink traditional chiya tea. The area is lively with local residents and food vendors.
30 min
Chhetrapati
In Chhetrapati, guests spend one hour exploring narrow streets and alleys featuring a mix of old and new culinary offerings. The group samples spicy chaat and sweets while learning about the food customs of Kathmandu. The neighborhood has a vibrant atmosphere with local people and small restaurants.
60 min
Meeting point
Please wait in front of Kaiser Library. It’s open Sunday–Friday with free entry. Don’t go to the Garden of Dreams. Avoid strangers claiming to be guides. If you want pickup, share your accommodation after booking and pay the driver directly:-)
End point
Please wait in front of Kaiser Library. It’s open Sunday–Friday with free entry. Don’t go to the Garden of Dreams. Avoid strangers claiming to be guides. If you want pickup, share your accommodation after booking and pay the driver directly:-)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha and Chhetrapati
by Deepak Kushwaha
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$102.22Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Kathmandu focuses on the city’s food and drink across four neighborhoods. The tour starts in Thamel, a lively area filled with street food vendors, colorful alleys, markets, and temples. Visitors spend about an hour tasting local street snacks and interacting with vendors while exploring the bustling streets. Next, the tour moves to Asan Bazaar for 30 minutes, where participants see a wide range of spices and fresh produce. The guide explains the marketplace’s role in local culture while guests sample traditional foods. After Asan, the group spends 30 minutes in the Jyatha district, visiting small eateries and food stalls to try authentic Nepali dishes like momos and enjoy traditional tea. The final stop is Chhetrapati, where the tour lasts about an hour. This neighborhood features narrow streets with historic charm and a variety of local food options. Guests sample street snacks including spicy chaat and sweets while learning about Kathmandu’s culinary traditions. The tour includes bottled water, brunch, lunch, snacks, tea and coffee, and dinner throughout the route. Personal expenses, tips, and transportation to or from the tour are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Thamel
Spend one hour walking the streets of Thamel, Kathmandu’s busy cultural center. The guide leads the group through colorful alleys decorated with prayer flags, busy markets with spices and handicrafts, and historic temples. Participants sample street food and interact with local vendors while observing traditional Newari architecture and monastery chants.
60 min
Asan
The tour spends 30 minutes in Asan Bazaar, a historic market known for its variety of spices and fresh produce. Visitors engage with local sellers and try traditional Nepali foods while learning about the market’s cultural importance.
30 min
Jyatha
Walk through Jyatha for 30 minutes visiting local eateries and street food stalls. The guide introduces Nepali culinary traditions as guests taste dishes such as momos and drink traditional chiya tea. The area is lively with local residents and food vendors.
30 min
Chhetrapati
In Chhetrapati, guests spend one hour exploring narrow streets and alleys featuring a mix of old and new culinary offerings. The group samples spicy chaat and sweets while learning about the food customs of Kathmandu. The neighborhood has a vibrant atmosphere with local people and small restaurants.
60 min
Meeting point
Please wait in front of Kaiser Library. It’s open Sunday–Friday with free entry. Don’t go to the Garden of Dreams. Avoid strangers claiming to be guides. If you want pickup, share your accommodation after booking and pay the driver directly:-)
End point
Please wait in front of Kaiser Library. It’s open Sunday–Friday with free entry. Don’t go to the Garden of Dreams. Avoid strangers claiming to be guides. If you want pickup, share your accommodation after booking and pay the driver directly:-)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.