Kathmandu to Lhasa Tours – Shopping in Kathmandu

Kathmandu is widely regarded as a shopping paradise by tourists who've been here. Tourists join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours could purchase various tourism souvenirs, including various religious instruments of Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as some Nepali handicrafts.

Shopping in Kathmandu – Religious Instruments

Tourists join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours could find a series of religious instruments as your tourism souvenirs in Kathmandu, such as the Buddha statues, prayer wheels, Buddhism paintings, tablets with Buddhism scriptures, amulets, prayer flags, teawares and so on. Besides, there are also some typical Nepali handicrafts with varied qualities in different prices. The well-decorated and exquisite jewelry boxes, wood carving, Nepali hat and so on.

Shopping in Kathmandu – Antiques

There is a series of antique stores in Kathmandu, especially around the Durbar Square, a famous scenic spot in Nepal. Tourists making choice among the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours would also have the chance to select some antiques on Thamel Streets. The ancient Buddha statues, Thangkas and some antiques from Tibet enjoy high reputation among tourists. Tourists planning to pick some antiques in Kathmandu should note that the antiques with a history of more than 100 years would not be allowed to take abroad. Identify documents regarding the history of the antique issued by related heritage sectors in Nepal are required at the Customs.

Shopping in Kathmandu – Cloths and Clothes

Tourists making choice among the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours would find that there is a special dress style in Nepal. Both the cloths and clothes in the local market are of deep Nepalese folk characters. Some of the tourists interested in Nepali clothes would like to pick up their favorite cloth and tailor a Nepali style clothe in a local shop. The experienced local tailor needs only 1-2 days to complete the cloths and the price is always reasonable. Besides, tourists could also purchase some ready-made waistcoat, pants and coats with typical Nepali patterns.

In addition, tourists in Kathmandu could also pick up some interesting artworks from the street pedlars outside the scenic spots. In the consideration of safe payment, tourists join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours are highly advised to exchange the money in the bank in advance. Sometimes, the travel agencies also provide currency exchange service for their clients. The exchange rate would always be posted on the Nepal Daily called The Rising Nepal.