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Darjeeling

Shopping in Darjeeling

  1. A

    Oxford Book & Stationery Company

    The best bookshop in Darjeeling, selling a vast selection of books and maps on Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and the Himalaya. They will mail worldwide.

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  2. Life & Leaf Fair Trade Shop

    Life & Leaf Fair Trade Shop supports local artisans and environmental projects, and sells stylish and cute bags, scarves, toys and organic tea.

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  3. B

    Hayden Hall

    Hayden Hall sells carpets as part of its charitable work (Rs5000 for a 3ft by 6ft carpet).

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  4. C

    Das Studios

    Film and printing, lots of camera gear, passport pics (six for Rs50), burns two CDs for Rs75.

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  5. D

    Goodricke, the House of Tea

    Sit and sip a range of brewed teas from local estates before purchasing packaged tea.

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  6. E

    Das Studios

    Film and printing, lots of camera gear, passport pics (six for Rs50), burns two CDs for Rs75.

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  7. F

    Nathmull’s Tea Room

    This is some of the finest tea in the world and is a very popular and portable souvenir. The best supplier, with over 50 varieties, is Nathmull’s Tea Room. Expect to pay Rs80 to Rs150 per 100g for a decent tea and up to Rs1400 per 100g for the finest brews. You can ask for a tasting, which will be expertly brewed, and you can also buy attractive teapots and cosies. The family has run the business for 80 years, and is very knowledgable. (The Nathmull’s in the Rink Mall is a recent start-up, and no connection to this long-established business.)

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  8. G

    Trekking Shop

    The Trekking Shop sells satisfactory Nepali counterfeit clothing, and waterproofs and jackets, as well as Chinese- and Russian-made boots (larger sizes are rare).

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