Thakali Culinary Heritage: Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of the Thakali people, an ethnic group known for their unique flavors, traditional cooking techniques, and wholesome ingredients. Our cooking class provides an authentic insight into the Thakali culinary tradition. Hands-On Experience: Unlike typical cooking classes, we offer a hands-on experience where participants actively engage in the preparation of Thakali dishes. From chopping vegetables to stirring pots, you'll be an integral part of the cooking process. Signature Thakali Dish: Our cooking class focuses on preparing a signature Thakali dish, such as Dal Bhat or other traditional specialties. You'll learn the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of flavors, making it a truly authentic experience.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $65.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:34 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
We will pickup you from any hotel within Lakeside area of Pokhara.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pokhara: 3 Hour Authentic Nepali Thakali Dish Cooking Class lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Pokhara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $65. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pickup you from any hotel within Lakeside area of Pokhara. Pickup points include Hotel Himsagar, A Paradise.
The experience is available in HI, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Crystal Holidays Nepal.
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You are invited into the home of a local family. Our hosts were gracious and fun to get to know. They use a ton of spices in this dish. Don’t eat breakfast before you go, you have a lot of good eating to do!
Thank you so much sir and madam for the wonderful feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again for others activities too. Namaste 🙏
We had an excellent time with Sarad! She was kind and patient as she taught us the local way to make dal bhat. It was so fun being invited into her home and kitchen to learn.
Thank you so much Annie and sir for the wonderful review and enjoy a lot with our special Nepali authentic cooking class. See you soon in Nepal along with friends for other activities too.🙏🙏
Very interesting to cook Dal Bhat yourself. It was mega delicious and was a lot of fun. Super nice people:) Gladly again
Thank you so much sir for the wonderful review and enjoy a lot with our special Nepali authentic cooking class. See you soon in Nepal along with friends for other activities too.
Super nice that it was in people's homes! Very tasty cooked and eaten! Definitely recommended. We were picked up and dropped off at our hostel.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We truly appreciate it and look forward to serving you again in Nepal.
The cooking class was so so fun! We made vegetarian momo’s and I learnt how to properly make the dish from scratch. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn how to make traditional food!
"Thank you so much Hannah for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed our services and had a great time learning to cook authentic Nepali food specially momos with our chef."
So enjoyed watching Sanva and her cousin move around her very efficient kitchen. Loved how she kept her spices organized. We used all the veggies I have seen growing in the area. We were able to taste the dishes as they cooked. The grand finale was lunch.
"Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed our services and had a great time learning to cook authentic Nepali food with our chef."
A really fun and relaxed cooking experience. Shanta and her family were incredibly friendly and generous with their time and knowledge. Shanta was super patient and an amazing teacher! I really enjoyed learning how to make all the different elements of an authentic Nepali Dal Bhat. Can’t wait to try and make this back home. Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.
Thank you so much Morwenna for the wonderful review and like our services including cooking classes. Looking forward for other services in near future .🙏 With best regards Chhabi paudel Crystal Holidays
Aside from learning how to cook, it was the best meal we had in Nepal! The teachers were very nice and we highly recommend it.
Thank you so much sir for the wonderful review and like our services including cooking classes. Looking forward for other services in near future .🙏 With regards Chhabi paudel
Wonderful cooking and learning experience in a Nepali kitchen with very experienced and good teachers. Having enjoyed the local flavors, I was eager to learn the secrets, the spices, and the process. Did not disappoint and both myself and my eight-year-old daughter had a lot of fun.
Thank you so much for the wonderful reviews. feel so happy to serve you. waiting for the any other new activities by Crystal Holidays have a great days. with best regards chhabi paudel
I had a wonderful time learning to cook with Roma and Rita. The very welcoming, heartwarming, and hard working women. I got to cook one of the most popular dishes in Nepal and learn about the food culture, all whilst using homegrown ingredients. I would recommend this to anyone! Thanks so much for welcoming me into your home!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review sir.. See you in your next trip to Nepal. With best regards Chhabi Paudel
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