Paro
Chencho has an interesting selection of local handicrafts, and is particularly strong on weavings, antique kiras (women's traditional dresses) and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Paro
This slick operation has some expensive pieces, such as silver amulets and carved block prints, alongside cheaper souvenirs, fridge magnets and postcards.
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…
Collection of Rare Stamps & Souvenir Shop
Paro
First covers and rare items, like hologram stamps and stamps you can play on a record player, are available here, as well as handmade balms and hand…