Kathmandu: Traditional Tapari Making Experience Private Experience

Learn the traditional art of making Tapari, eco-friendly leaf plates used in Nepali daily life and rituals. Visit the home of a local Nepali family for a hands-on cultural experience.
Step into the welcoming home of a local Nepali family and experience a tradition that has shaped everyday life in Nepal for generations. Tapari are biodegradable leaf plates commonly used during daily meals, rituals, and festivals, reflecting a deep connection between community, culture, and nature. In this family setting, your host will introduce the natural leaves used for Tapari, explain how they are traditionally gathered, and share their cultural and ceremonial importance in households and temples.

With gentle guidance from your host, learn the folding and stitching techniques that give each Tapari its strength and form. As you work with your hands, conversations naturally unfold about daily life in a Nepali household, seasonal festivals, family traditions, and how Tapari bring people together during shared meals and ceremonies. Enjoy simple local snacks while listening to personal stories and insights from the hills of Nepal.

The experience concludes with time to photograph your handmade creation before taking your Tapari home as a meaningful, eco-friendly keepsake. More than just a craft session, it concludes with a new skill learned, a meaningful connection built, and a new friend made, leaving you with a deeper understanding of Nepal’s living traditions and everyday lifestyle.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.