Nepali Chhyang (Rice Beer) Making Experience with Tasting

Discover the art of making traditional Nepali rice beer in Kathmandu. Learn about its cultural significance, participate in the preparation process, and enjoy a tasting of the finished product.
Meet your local host and learn about the history and cultural importance of traditional Nepali rice beer. Rather than simply tasting the finished drink, learn how local families have traditionally transformed cooked grains into a naturally fermented beverage using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Discover the ingredients used in the process, including rice and marcha, a traditional fermentation starter. Depending on the local brewing tradition, other grains such as millet or barley may also be used. The exact preparation varies between communities and regions of Nepal, making each brewing tradition slightly different.

Take part in the preparation process by helping with selected stages such as handling the cooled rice, mixing the traditional starter, and preparing the mixture for fermentation. Your host will explain why the rice must be cooled before the starter is added and how temperature, fermentation time, and traditional techniques influence the final taste.

See the traditional containers and equipment used for fermentation and learn what happens while the mixture rests. Traditional preparation can take several days, with the fermentation period varying according to the season, ingredients, and local method.

After learning about the process, enjoy a tasting of traditionally prepared rice beer. Depending on the local style, the drink may be cloudy, mildly sweet, slightly sour, or refreshing. It is commonly served alongside traditional foods and snacks, making the tasting an opportunity to experience the social side of Nepali food culture as well.

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.