Patan Food Step: Walk, Taste, Repeat
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the hidden flavors and living heritage of Patan with your unique food tour with cultural stops, designed to show a different side of the city beyond typical tourist routes. The journey begins at Patan Dhoka and continues through quiet local streets to Pimbahal Pokhari, where you experience traditional life and enjoy authentic Newari snacks. You then visit Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, a beautiful monastery rich in culture, followed by Bangalamukhi Temple, a lively spiritual site. This tour stands out by focusing on real local Newari food, hidden places, and meaningful stories, offering a simple, friendly, and memorable experience of Patan.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Meals
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Pimbal Pokhari is a historic pond located in the Pimbal area of Kathmandu. It is an important cultural and religious site for the local Newar community, often associated with traditional rituals and festivals. Surrounded by temples and old settlements, the pond reflects the rich heritage of the Kathmandu Valley and serves as a peaceful spot with historical significance.
Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, also known as the Golden Temple, is a famous Buddhist monastery located in Patan. Built in the 12th century, it is renowned for its richly decorated golden façade, intricate wood and metal carvings, and beautiful courtyards. The temple is dedicated to Lord Buddha in the form of Shakyamuni and is an important religious site for the Newar Buddhist community. Inside, you can find statues, prayer wheels, and sacred shrines, while monks and young boys traditionally serve as caretakers. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Kathmandu Valley, admired for its art, history, and spiritual atmosphere.
Baglamukhi Temple is a well-known Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidyas (powerful forms of the Divine Mother). The temple is especially famous for its association with tantric worship and rituals believed to protect devotees from enemies and negative forces. Many people visit to perform special prayers seeking victory, protection, and success in difficult situations. Located near Patan Durbar Square, the temple has a calm yet powerful spiritual atmosphere and is an important religious site for devotees in the Kathmandu Valley.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Entrance of Patan Dhoka
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- I. Experience Nepal
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kathmandu
- Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 20 food tours we list in Kathmandu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's ancient, colourful capital, a valley city of temples, stupas and royal squares and the gateway to the Himalaya.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal square, is crowded with pagoda-roofed temples and palaces, and nearby lives the Kumari, the city's living child goddess. Thamel, the travellers' quarter, is a tangle of lanes selling trekking gear, prayer flags and handicrafts, busy with cafés and rooftop restaurants.
Top-ranked sights in Kathmandu: Namche Bazaar, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur).
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