Recommended Souvenirs You’ll Want When You Go to Kathmandu, the Capital of Nepal!
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the "Kathmandu Valley," it is an attractive city worth sightseeing. And for those who climb the Himalayas, Kathmandu is known as a place to prepare for the trip, a place where climbers and tourists from all over the world gather. What kind of souvenirs can you get in Kathmandu? Here, we will introduce some souvenir items that are unique to Kathmandu. Please use it as a reference for your Kathmandu trip.
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Recommended Souvenirs You’ll Want When You Go to Kathmandu, the Capital of Nepal!
1. Knit or Hemp Hats
When walking around Kathmandu, you will find many souvenir shops, but the recommended souvenir here is "hats." Handmade hemp and knit hats, which are a little expensive when bought in Japan, can be purchased relatively reasonably in Kathmandu. There is a wide variety of designs and colors, so you will be spoiled for choice.
Knit hats are very useful in Kathmandu, where it gets cold in winter. Also, not only knit hats but also hemp hats have many very cute designs, making them perfect souvenirs for Japan. When purchasing, please try to negotiate the price first. Hats made in Nepal are recommended as souvenirs from Kathmandu.
2. Nepalese Tea
Nepal is also known as a famous tea producing area. In Kathmandu, there are many shops selling tea for souvenirs. And like India, Nepal favors boiled milk tea with spices called chai, and chai is a national drink in Nepal. When visiting Kathmandu, it is a good idea to drink chai and make your favorite tea leaves into souvenirs.
Another tea leaf that I would like to recommend as a souvenir that can be bought in Kathmandu is Nepalese tea. Nepalese tea is of high quality, and some packages come in cute pouches or wooden boxes, making them a popular souvenir. Some are organic, making them perfect for those who are particular about their tea.
3. Wool Blankets (Cloth)
In Nepal, you often see wool blankets made from the hair of an animal called a yak. You will see them in souvenir shops and markets in Kathmandu, so you will see them at least once when you stroll around Kathmandu. In recent years, these kinds of blankets have often been seen as fashion items in Japan as well. In Nepal, you can buy them at a more reasonable price than in Japan, and the variety of designs and colors is very rich. Find a blanket with your favorite design from many types and give it to yourself or your dear friends as a souvenir.
Wool blankets are attractive because they are light and warm. It is a recommended souvenir because it can be used as a shawl or as an interior decoration. They are also available at markets in Kathmandu. Why not enjoy price negotiations and choose?
4. Spices
Nepal is a spice kingdom. If you eat, you can enjoy dishes with various spices. And you can buy various spices here in Kathmandu. You may want to look for cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, etc., which are delicious to put in chai, as well as garam masala and turmeric used in curry. Spices from Nepal, the mecca of spices, will be a souvenir that people who like cooking will appreciate. When you go to the Kathmandu market, you will find a large variety of spices for sale, so please join the locals of Kathmandu and look for souvenirs in the home of spices.
◎ Summary
We have introduced recommended souvenirs from Kathmandu, Nepal. There are many souvenir shops for tourists in Kathmandu, so you will have no trouble finding souvenirs. There are many things that Japanese people like, so you may be overwhelmed. Also, you can get souvenirs relatively reasonably at markets that locals frequent. Looking for souvenirs at the market with the locals of Kathmandu will be a good memory of your trip.
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