Join a Gurkha Knife Making Workshop in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu

Summary: Amazing way to spend the morning with local smith and his apprentice. They are great teachers and affable! Recommend 100%.

Summary: It was amazing to see and participate in making such a quality knife from scrap metal!! The person teaching us was a master!! And he was also a lot of fun. This experience was very unique and I recommend it to small groups or even if you want to go by yourself. Our guide was super professional and took great care of us.

Summary: I booked at the last minute and they were so accommodating, with great communication and patience answering any questions I had. My host was Aachal and she was so friendly, really made the day extra special and fun, with lots of laughs. Blacksmith Indra (uncle) was amazing, interested in the world, nice to meet his family popping in and out, and so good at what he does after making knives for 40 years. So so cool to see the knife making process in action, and to have a hand in it. Fantastic day, great experience, highly recommend.

Summary: What an incredible experience – learning something entirely new that 99% of the world’s population will likely never get to try is truly priceless. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of making this knife from scratch, right up to the moment I stamped my family name into it – a piece that will now be passed down as a family heirloom. Aayam has been guiding these tours for years, and this young entrepreneur radiates positive energy. He’s eloquent in English and just an all-round champ! Highly recommended.

Summary: What an amazing day. I recommend anyone visiting Kathmandu to undertake this experience and support the queer community here. It's a hands on and immersive experience that you will never forget. Thank you so much for a lovely day!

Summary: It was e great experience. We had a lot of fun an the hosts were fabulous. It was interesting to see the process and to help. And now we have a spectacular souvenir. Thanks so much.

Summary: The Gurkha knife making course was a fantastic morning spent learning how to create a Kukri knife. Aayam was a fantastic guide who kept us company and made us laugh during the course. Indra was a very knowledgeable craftsman who helped us create a beautiful blade. Definitely worth doing if you’re in Kathmandu and want a hands on experience where you get to take your knife home afterwards to show off to family and friends

Summary: I had an unforgettable experience at the Gurkha knife-making workshop! Aayam was not only skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly, funny, and easy to talk to, making the entire experience feel welcoming and fun. He walked me through each step of the knife-making process with clear, detailed explanations and patiently answered every question I had. It was fascinating to learn the techniques and history behind crafting such an iconic tool. I highly recommend this unique, hands-on experience to anyone looking for something truly memorable. You’ll leave with newfound skills, great memories, and a beautifully crafted, razor-sharp souvenir!

Summary: Our guide is really nice and friendly! He picked us up and take us to the workshop place and prepared some snacks. The gurger knife master is super experienced and talkative, he let us do our part in a safely way and show us his magic! Their family even let us made our own momo🥰 I feel so warm and welcomed in this workshop, and also I am bringing home a shiny traditional knife. I love it!

Summary: This was such an incredible experience, that I can only highly recommend! Our guide Aayam came to pick us up right on time and brought us to the blacksmith home. The knife making process was such an awesome experience, and really special to be a part of. The whole process was explained in detail, and we also got historical origins of the Gurkha warriors! This felt like a much more immersive experience than most other tourist activities, and you get to keep an awesome personalized Gurkha knife as a souvenir (beware it is super sharp)! During the workshop were served some delicious local tea and some snacks, which was also such a nice surprise! I was lucky to meet all three company founders which were a pure delight, and hilarious to be around! The fact that the hole company is run by queers, for queers makes the whole experience that much more special, and it was really great to learn about the queer community in Kathmandu. If you are looking for a more unique cultural experience in Kathmandu, and you want to feel like a total badass, then this experience is for you!