Local sweets in Nepal

This one-day food experience takes you beyond momos and dal bhat into hidden alleys filled with traditional sweets tied to festivals, weddings, and everyday life. Taste treats like Yomari and Lakhamari while discovering the stories, culture, and warm spirit behind Nepal’s beloved desserts.

Itinerary

9:00 AM: A Sweet Start in Patan

The day starts at Patan Durbar Square. This is an old place with temples and palaces. The morning sun shines on the buildings. You will meet and hear about the day. After this, you will go to a popular food place. It will be busy with people. Here, you will have a classic Nepali breakfast. You will try Jeri, a sweet that is bright orange and shaped like a spiral. It is fried and then soaked in warm sugar water with saffron. It is often eaten with Swari, which is a thin, flaky, fried bread. This mix is a favorite morning meal for people who live here.

11:00 AM: The Crispy Crunch of Lakhamari

From Patan, a short trip takes you to the middle of Kathmandu at Basantapur Durbar Square. You will walk through the old streets. There are many sounds from sellers and temple bells. You will find a sweet shop that has been in the same family for a long time. Here, you will try Lakhamari. This sweet is large, crunchy, and has a pretty design on it. It is made from flour, butter, and sugar water. It is a sweet for special times. It is needed for Newari weddings. It is a sign of love. Its crispy feel is very good.

1:00 PM: A Savory Break

To balance the sweetness, it is time for a lunch break. You will have a real Nepali lunch. The meal is called dal bhat. It is a full plate of lentil soup, rice, different vegetable curries, a sour pickle, and a crunchy papadum. This meal will give you energy for the rest of the trip.

2:30 PM: The Hidden Treats of Asan Market

Next, you will go to the heart of old Kathmandu. This is the Asan market. It is a very busy place. People have shopped here for hundreds of years. You will find sellers with spices, cloth, and food. You will also find the best sweets here. You will look for Pustakari, which is a hard, toffee-like candy. It is made from molasses and nuts. You will also find Gundpak, a rich, dense sweet. It is made from milk solids. This part of the trip shows you a true part of local life.

4:00 PM: The Yomari Workshop

The best part of the trip for many people is the workshop. You will go to a local home or a community place. You will be greeted with a warm welcome. You will learn to make Yomari. This sweet is a steamed dumpling shaped like a fish. It is made from rice flour dough. The inside has a sweet mix of molasses and toasted sesame seeds. It is well-known during the Yomari Punhi festival, which celebrates a good harvest. Making your own Yomari is a fun way to connect with Nepal's food culture.

6:00 PM: A Warm Goodbye

The sweet trip ends at a local tea shop. This is a good place to rest and think about the day. As you eat the Yomari you made, you will have a cup of warm, milky, and spiced Nepali tea. It is a perfect, happy end to a day full of flavor, culture, and new things.