Top 10 Shopping in Kathmandu, Central Region

February 6, 2022 Alida England

Nepal’s capital is surrounded by a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square’s monuments, or join mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. Explore shops for exquisite work by local artisans—carpets and paper prints are specialties.
Restaurants in Kathmandu

1. Socialtours

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5.0 based on 401 reviews

Socialtours

Soft adventure specialists that custom tailor experiences - half day, day and multi-day - for solo travellers, small groups and families. Experts answer your question, develop suggestions, do all bookings and deliver the experience. Sustainability certified and industry leaders who are based in Nepal. Mentions on Lonely Planet, National Geographic Adventure, and several other guide books, articles and publications. Experiences in the GO LOCAL, GET ACTIVE, GET IMMERSED and GET INVOLVED categories of products. Offer excursions, treks, soft adventure all over Nepal. All custom tailored.

2. Friendly Pashmina Export

Thamel Marg/Thahity Street Thamel Chowk, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal +977 985-1008304 http://www.facebook.com/Friendlyexport
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Friendly Pashmina Export

Reviewed By 668jasmind

Easy to find. It was the second shop I’ve been. I didn’t liked the material in the other one (high rated here in TA) so I decided to give this one a shot. Everybody was very nice and the shawls had all beautiful colour and the material was good. I left the shop with 3 shawls but wanted to buy a lot more!

3. Mero Chitra Wears

J.P. Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal 0424 336 146 [email protected] https://merochitrawears.com/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Mero Chitra Wears

Made in Nepal quality printed tshirts at very reasonable price. Customers can custom print their own designs even in one piece. Mero chitra wears offer you quality prints in their tshirts, mugs and cushions for both retail and custom order.

4. S.K. Handicrafts Export

29 Jyatha Street Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal +977 985-1077930 [email protected] http://www.skhandicraftnepal.com
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5.0 based on 310 reviews

S.K. Handicrafts Export

S.K.Handicrafts Export is the "FAIR TRADE COMPANY" We are S.K. Handicrafts Exports (Shusma and Keshab Handicrafts) and we have been serving the market for past 21 years with the finest pashmina artifacts. Since the very first day of our establishment we had a vision of serving our customers with premium quality pashmina and we have been consistent till today as we are committed to go on with the same vision forever. We follow ethical guidelines while manufacturing our products and make sure our employees have the best environment to work in. We export our products to different parts of Europe and North America as a brand representing Nepal. We also work with Disable Newlife Center Nepal (DNS) by contributing a part of our profit each year. As a family business we serve all our customers like a family member and we will continue to do so with our best and premium quality products. - S.K. HANDICRAFTS EXPORT FAMILY

Reviewed By 756sisic - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

If you are looking for high quality & affordable cashmere sweaters or scarfs this is the place to be! I have been to the shop in 2018 (before hiking my way up to ME basecamp as I had a day or two to spare, I went shopping all over Kathmandu and ended up buying most things here). After coming back home (Netherlands, Europe) I regretted not buying more. Having more spare time (due to Covid19), I went to search online and found the shop I visited in 2018! At first I was a bit hesitant about ordering online and wiring money, but the shop owner Keshab assured me that it would be fine. Everything went super smooth, DHL delivery was amazingly fast (1 week, quicker than the postal service in my country nowadays in Corona times). The sweaters are of high quality. The one I bought in 2018 I wear endlessly in winter. This time I bought a few different colors and a scarf. On top of that I got a present scarf from the shop owner! I highly recommend this shop! Ps. Don’t forget to check your country’s import duties!

Babar Mahal, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal +977 1-4220735 http://www.nepalartcouncil.org.np
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Nepal Art Council Gallery

6. Backstreet Academy

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5.0 based on 572 reviews

Backstreet Academy

Explore Nepali culture through our exclusive collection of travel experiences - carve a wooden mask, cook momos or learn pottery, the backstreets offer the richest interaction with the culture and people of a place. Immerse yourself in the de facto Nepali experience where the local backdrop retains its integrity and originality and discover a side of the city you never knew, available only through the forgotten backstreets. Backstreet Academy works with many competent yet struggling craftsmen with whom we structure a course together to teach the world about their traditional craft. Be it at their home or their workshops, we offer our guests access to a 'behind the scenes' experience that is often overlooked. This is the real local, the real Nepal, the real experience. And as you discover the backstreets, we will pair you with a facilitator who will help you translate and make sure you have a great time while making an impact. Courses available include: - Mask Carving - Stone carving - Momo Cooking Class - Dal Bhat Cooking Class - Pottery - Kite Making - Jute Bag Making - Sari Wearing - Paper Lantern Making Our other cities include: Phnom Penh | Siem Reap | Pokhara | Luang Prabang | Vientiane

7. Gorkha Zone Khukuri House

Tridevi sadak- 369, Narshingchowk, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal +977 1-4251497 [email protected] http://www.gurkhakukrihouse.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Gorkha Zone Khukuri House

Namaste, and welcome to Gorkha Zone khukuri House. We are the local business engaged in Handicraft Industry, producing and supplying the local product to the local and international market through the medium of our store in Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal and online store. Through our products we are preserving and globalizing our culture. Since 2003-04,Gorkha Zone Khukuri House has been producing a premium handcrafted Gurkha khukuri(kukri) knives which is famous for its distinct inwardly curved shape knife and the soldier behind this weapon, Gurkha. We are the official suppliers to the Gurkha forces in England, India, Afghanistan, Iraq, Brunei, Singapore; Nepal Army, Nepal Police and foreign diplomats, US army & marines. We were occasionally supplying khukuries to the Chinese Delegates, Pakistan, USA and European Embassies, Travel companies, Manpower Companies, Security Companies and National Banks as well. Gorkha Zone Khukuri House is registered under company registration act of Government of Nepal. We are also registered in Department of Commerce and member of federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal. We deal with our local resources like men, material, money to produce our product. In relation to the men we have employed the Kami's (black smith), who are the born khukuri knife maker to produce a Gurkha khukuri Knives. Mostly Carbon-steel Rc-5160, Nepali Glue (laha), Rose wood, Buffalo Hide, yak Hide, Buffalo Horn, Yak Horn, Pine wood, Brass pins, coal are the material used. We use a local bank for transactions. Since our store is central hub for collection of various Knives and khukuris; We provide employment to local people who make Knives and khukuris, and marketise their products to global market. So these platforms for globalization of local market products has become greater importance to our society and market. Each and every sell of our product has not only generated income but also created employment opportunities in the society. We are a manufacturer and exporter of premium Handcrafted Gurkha Khukuri (Kukri) knives from Nepal . The Kami, who has been making Gurkha khukuri Knives to Gurkhas, King and Soldier of Nepal since 16th century are the ones making khukuri knives for us, so that we can preserve, globalize our culture by showing our bravery, honesty and determination for our family and country. our customers for nearly a decade. We believe in quality product and service with 100% customer satisfaction. As all of our Khukuries are made by hand using a high grade carbon steel as raw materials, they are very strong and with 100% performance. Since due to popularity of our products we have been manufacturing swords, knives and daggers as well and we also take order from the customer and fulfill their product as per their customization. So, we are very happy to serve customer all around the world and we welcome you to our store and please help our community to make stronger.

8. Universal Crafts

6 Kageshori Manohara, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal +977 984-1282296 [email protected] http://www.universalart.com.np
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Universal Crafts

Universal Crafts is an Online Wholesale Store based in Nepal. Our main focus is to provide most reasonable price to the Nepalese Handicrafts for reseller all around the world. Best Price Guaranteed Genuine Handicrafts and Free Branding of your products.

9. Local Women's Handicrafts

Pakanajol Marg Road opposite NCCS College, Kathmandu 21010 Nepal +977 1-4255073 [email protected] http://www.lwhnepal.com/
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Local Women's Handicrafts

Our Mission: To promote quality education, employment and health care for all people by empowering women, educating children, and building learning centers in underserved communities. Our Vision: We envision a world where women are leaders in their communities and are in control of their own lives, their own rights, and their own decisions.

Reviewed By MathildeD525

Have you ever wondered whose hands made those souvenirs in Katmandou tourist shops ? At Local Women's Handicraft, you can buy responsibly and empower local nepalese women ! I really appreciate the time that Sahin took to explain me the artisanal and ethnical production process. I definitely recommend this place :)

Lazimpat Rd Scout Building Lainchour/Lazimpat Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal +977 984-1805379 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/nepalmusicgallerylainchour/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Nepal Music Gallery

Nepal music gallery aims to introduce traditional Nepalese musical instruments all over the world such as the Sarangi, Madal, Tabala, Sitar, Bamboo Classical Flute etc among those who love different types of musical instruments. And to the music lovers here in Nepal, we aim to introduce world musical instruments such as the Guitar , Keyboards, Violin, Wind instruments,drums & percussion etc.

Reviewed By 885kamals - Kathmandu, Nepal

Best ,Khaijadi-Damfhu-Tunguna- store in nepal The best quality of musical instrument at one place This Nepalese frame drum is made of iguana / skin stretched across a carved wooden shell. Large ones, like the one on display, are often used in the accompaniment of dances known as chudka and kauda, which are performed by members of the Magar, Gurung, and other indigenous communities in Mid-Western Nepal during social activities. Smaller khaijadi drums are used by members of other ethnic groups, like Brahmin and Chhetri, in devotional music known as bhajan. In other parts of Nepal, India, and Pakistan, frame drums (such as the khanjari, kanjira, and damphu) are also used in devotional music traditions. The names of these drums are often interchanged, although they are used in many different musical traditions.

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