Nepal is a shopper’s paradise whether you are looking for cheap souvenirs or a serious works of art. See master artists finish a traditional Buddhist Thangka painting with fine brushes of gold and earth paints. Also consider buying an original Tibetan rug which has taken a family over 5 years to weave.
Metal crafts, masks and pottery can be found in wholesale markets at unbelievable low prices. You can also pick up old jewellery, an armful of bangles or a handful of beads for just a few rupees.
One of the most sought after souvenirs is a shawl or stole made from fine Pashmina wool - the under hair of a mountain goat. The best Pashmina is the ‘ring shawl’ which is fine enough to be pulled through your marriage ring. Elephant hair bracelets are not uncommon too.
And for all your friends at home, you can get a wide range of gifts made from handmade Nepali paper that has been used to pass down Hindu-Buddhist learnings over the centuries.
Yes. In Nepal, you can shop till you drop.
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