Must-see shopping in Western Bhutan

  • Chencho Handicrafts

    Paro

    Chencho has an interesting selection of local handicrafts, and is particularly strong on weavings, antique kiras (women's traditional dresses) and…

  • Lama Tshering Dorji General Shop

    Paro

    This monk supply shop is one of several in Paro aimed squarely at locals and monks rather than tourists, but it's a fascinating browse. Items for sale…

  • Tashi Gongphel Bhutanese Paper

    Paro

    This showroom has products ranging from notebooks and cards to sheets of wrapping paper, all created from Bhutanese paper, traditionally made from either…

  • Bhimraj Stores

    Western Bhutan

    Located in the central bazaar next to Hotel Namgay, here you can buy a range of cloth from Nu 350 to 950 per metre; you'll need about 4m for a gho or kira…

  • Yuesel Handicrafts

    Paro

    This superior souvenir shop has the normal incense, tea, masks, cane boxes, traditional locks and books, but also dried mushrooms, ceramics, and the worm…

  • TT Extra

    Paro

    This innocuous local grocery store has a section dedicated to local and organic Bhutanese products, making it a great place to pick up everything from…

  • Made in Bhutan

    Paro

    This slick operation has some expensive pieces, such as silver amulets and carved block prints, alongside cheaper souvenirs, fridge magnets and postcards.

  • Paro Canteen

    Paro

    A local general store that sells hard-to-find bottles of Red Panda beer for Nu 120, as well as TashiCell SIM cards (bring a photocopy of your passport).

  • Tashi Industries Carpet Factory

    Western Bhutan

    Anyone interested in carpets is welcome to make a visit to this handmade-carpet factory hidden in the north of town. At 49 knots per square inch, woven…

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