The 6 Newari Food & Culture Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Discover Ranjana Lipi the Traditional Newari Script

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $42Our pick

At Jatra Restaurant in Kirtipur, you learn the ornate Ranjana Lipi script from a local instructor using a bamboo pen, ink, and canvas paper. The three-hour workshop includes Sagun snacks, Samay Baji, a traditional drink, and a framed piece of your own writing. Morning and evening sessions are available.

“Learning about Ranjana Lipi script and having a traditional Newari dinner was a perfect introduction to the culture of fascinating Nepal.”

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2.Kirtipur & Swayambhu Trip from Kathmandu: Local Eats and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $80

Travel from your Kathmandu hotel to Swayambhunath and Kirtipur with a private vehicle and guide. See the hilltop Monkey Temple, old Newari streets, temples, and local crafts, then enjoy a rooftop meal with two or more local beers or liquors. Guides Ananta and driver Bijay have received special praise for their friendly help.

“We were picked up on time at our hotel by Bijay the driver and Ananta the guide. Both were friendly, informative and helpful. We visited a beautiful statue/temple and a Hindu blessing place then off to Kirtipur which was beautiful ,nterestinRead more”

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3.Private half day Medieval Kirtipur town with Newari food tasting trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $120

Spend about four hours exploring Kirtipur with a private guide and your own group. Visit Uma Maheshwor Temple, Bagh Bhairab Temple, and Chilancho Stupa, then enjoy a traditional Newari lunch. Guides such as Bharat, Prabha, and Rajat have received strong praise, but confirm your preferred language before booking.

“Rajat was an incredible tour guide. We went to many places that I had not expected to go. The experience was much more than ever I could have imagined.”

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4.Escorted Full Day Pharping, Dakshinkali and Kirtipur Day Trip with Newari Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $120

Travel from Kathmandu to Pharping, Dakshinkali, and Kirtipur in a private vehicle with a guide such as Bharat. Visit caves, temples, and Chilancho Bahal, then try a traditional Newari feast. The tour runs about seven hours, includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch, but the spicy food and temple rituals may not suit everyone.

“Bharat was an excellent guide and kindly helped me when I had difficulty navigating treacherous steps. I would not hesitate to recommend him and this particular tour which was perfectly designed!”

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5.Private Half Day Kirtipur Trip With Newari Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Spend four hours exploring old Kirtipur with a private guide and transfer from a Kathmandu hotel. Visit Bagh Bhairab Temple, Chilancho Stupa, Uma Maheshwar Temple, and a Theravada monastery, then sit down to a traditional Newari lunch. English and Japanese guiding is available. Expect walking, stairs, scenic views, and spicy food.

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6.Kirtipur: Kritipur Tour, tasting local Cuisines and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

Spend six hours exploring Kirtipur with a private English-speaking guide, tasting Newari food and local drinks, and visiting temples, markets, and old streets. Add Swayambhunath, Dakshinkali, or Chandragiri Hill. Guides such as Umesh Khanal and Hemant have helped visitors understand local customs, history, and food.

“Our Guide, Umesh Khanal, demonstrated the utmost professionalism and customer care, accompanying us on a tour in adverse weather conditions, making it an enriching immersive experience in Newari culture and history. He shared his knowledge on a wide range of topics, patiently and comprehensively answering our constant questions. In addition to being attentive to us, providing us with directions to safely complete our tour, he provided useful information for planning other excursions in the following days, ensuring we didn't miss out on meaningful experiences in Nepal's stunning landscapes. Kudos also to the skilled driver, who made sure we could navigate safe the chaotic city traffic at our ...”

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