Pokhara: Cultural Heritage Walk with Newari Food Tasting
ID: GYG1191314-1827520
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore Pokhara’s spiritual and cultural heart on a guided walking tour. Visit the Bindabasini Temple, stroll through Old Pokhara, and enjoy a traditional Newari food tasting.
Begin your morning with a convenient hotel pickup from Pokhara Lakeside and set off on a journey into the city’s spiritual and cultural heart. Your first stop is the sacred Bindabasini Temple, one of Pokhara’s most important Hindu temples, dedicated to Goddess Durga. Enjoy peaceful surroundings and panoramic views of the old city.
From the temple, continue with a guided walk through Old Pokhara (Purano Bazaar), a historic marketplace rich in Newari architecture, traditions, and daily local life. As you walk through narrow streets and traditional houses, your guide will share stories about Pokhara’s history and royal connections.
The highlight of this tour is an authentic local cultural food tasting experience in Nalumukh, a place historically visited by King Mahendra after worship at Bindabasini Temple. Here, taste traditional Newari delicacies such as Bhuteko Jarin (fried local snacks) and the famous Yomari, a sweet steamed dumpling that represents Newari heritage.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Newari cuisine with a traditional food tasting
- Explore the historic Old Pokhara and its rich Newari architecture
- Visit the sacred Bindabasini Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga
- Learn about Pokhara’s history and royal connections from your guide
- Enjoy a comfortable hotel pickup from Pokhara Lakeside
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a camera for photos
Be prepared for walking through narrow streets
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private, air-conditioned transportation
- Government tax and service charge
- Entry fees
- Guided cultural walking tour
- Local Newari food tasting
- Experienced local guide
- A Bottle Mineral Water
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuity
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
