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Two women cooking flatbreads on a street. 1
Women engaged in traditional food preparation, using large wooden mortars and pestles. 2
A traditional hookah with a long hose, a wooden base, and a metal bowl. 3
Skewered meat with vegetables on a metal plate, and a piece of flatbread on a paper plate. 4
A street food vendor serving various dishes at an outdoor stall. 5

Tokha: Saturday Market & Fair Food Hunt Experience

By Eternal Himalaya Adventure Treks Pvt Ltd
Free cancellation available
Price is €31 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Tokha's Saturday market
  • Taste traditional Newari snacks, seasonal street foods, and local drinks
  • Learn about the preparation and cultural significance of beaten rice
  • Explore heritage alleys and visit small temples with a local guide
  • Interact with vendors and discover the local lifestyle of Tokha

Activity location

    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Tokha, Nepal
    • Tokha, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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Tokha: Saturday Market & Fair Food Hunt Experience

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
€30.51 x 1 Adult€30.51
Total
Price is €30.51
Until Fri, 26 Jun

What's included, what's not

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    Local English-speaking guide
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    Guided walking tour of Tokha
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    Food tasting stops
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    Cultural storytelling
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    Market & heritage exploration
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    Beaten rice (chiura) cultural demonstration
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal shopping expenses
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    Additional food outside tasting stops
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    Transport (optional add-on if required)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Vegans, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your journey in Kathmandu and travel to Tokha, a historic Newari town known for its preserved traditions and local lifestyle. Every Saturday, the town becomes a bustling fair where locals gather to sell homemade foods, seasonal produce, spices, pickles, and handmade goods.

A key highlight of this experience is learning about beaten rice (chiura)—a traditional Nepali staple. Observe how it is prepared, processed, and used in daily meals and cultural settings, giving you insight into one of Nepal’s most important food traditions.

As you walk through the market with your guide, sample local snacks, interact with vendors, explore heritage alleys, and visit small temples that reflect centuries of Newari culture. This is a deep cultural immersion into everyday life in the Kathmandu Valley.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Tokha, Nepal
    • Tokha, Bagmati Province, Nepal