The tourist does not have to think about what to bring from Nepal at all. Souvenir shops and small markets are filled with locally sourced goods. Only there you can buy truly amazing ethnic things and unique souvenirs.
Drinks and spices
Like any Asian country, Nepal maintains its own special culinary traditions. National cuisine is unthinkable without spices and herbs. Of course, it is unlikely that you will be able to cook real traditional dishes at home on your own. But adding spices from Nepal to your food can remind yourself of a recent trip. The range of spices is simply huge: ginger; coriander; white pepper; anise; saffron; nutmeg and many others.
There are no restrictions on the export of spices, so you can buy whatever you want and in any quantity. Experienced travelers are advised to buy Nepalese tea. The most famous varieties are Darjeeling and Masala. Tea is almost always packed in beautiful colored boxes. Therefore, such a gift can be safely purchased for colleagues and relatives.
Nepalese tea, which is produced in the highlands, is considered not only very tasty, but also healthy. It is recommended to drink it to prevent various diseases and to strengthen the immune system.
Products made from yak milk (cottage cheese, butter, cheese) are very unusual and interesting in taste. You can’t buy such a gift anywhere else, but it’s quite difficult to take it home. As a gift, you can take away hard varieties of cheeses, since they have a fairly long shelf life.
Products from wool, fabrics, leather
Cashmere (pashmina) scarves and shawls are very practical and beautiful gifts. In Nepal, you can buy things made from natural materials much cheaper than similar goods in your country. Cashmere is made from the wool of the Himalayan sheep and does not add artificial dyes to the products. That is why sweaters and bedspreads made from natural fabrics are so soft and warm.
Many people note that Nepalese carpets are of high quality, rich in colors and traditional patterns. In addition, they are relatively inexpensive. True, even at a low price, not every tourist will take home a large carpet. Therefore, you can simply admire the creations of local craftsmen in the markets or in shops.
An unusual gift can be a national dress of Nepalese women - a sari. Usually it is sewn from silk, chiffon or satin. For a man, you can buy a shirt (daura) and pants (suruval). The most popular national garment among tourists is the dhaka topi, a traditional hat. The national headdress of the Nepalese is somewhat reminiscent of a Russian garrison cap. Only his colors are always bright enough and not monochromatic.
Tourists often buy various leather accessories: wallets; belts; business card holders; passport covers; jackets. Firstly, things made of mountain goat or buffalo skin are very easy to care for. Secondly, almost all things are very cheap. By the way, hemp wicker products are in great demand. This type of craft is found only in Nepal. Therefore, a hat or belt will become an original and exclusive gift.
What other souvenirs are brought from Nepal?
Nepal is one of the few countries where there is a large selection of quality and interesting things at a low price. Fans of painting and connoisseurs of art can buy Mathila or Thangka paintings as a souvenir. The former are characterized by the depiction of ritual scenes to scare away evil spirits. For the second - the image of Buddhist deities. Traditionally, only natural paints are used to create paintings.
Be careful when purchasing pictures or statues depicting gods. Icons and other religious attributes are allowed to be exported only with the agreement of the Department of Archeology of Nepal.
A typical Nepalese souvenir - imperishable paper - will become more affordable than works of art. Thanks to a special production technology, it can be stored for many centuries. In gift shops and souvenir shops today you can buy not only a notebook or notebook made of this paper, but also a lamp shade or even wallpaper. Pottery from Nepal is also very unusual. Vases and jugs are often made in the form of human or animal figurines. In addition, you can buy souvenir figurines of Buddha or other deities.
One of the most exotic and memorable gifts will be the Bach Chal board game. The board and figures for it are made of different materials (leather, wood, stone), which naturally affects the price.
In addition to the above-mentioned souvenirs, travelers often buy national musical instruments (for example, a singing bowl), jewelry and jewelry made of precious stones (ruby, aquamarine, pomegranate and others), statuettes and masks as a keepsake.
