Top 10 Unique Gifts From Nepal: A Guide to Authentic Souvenir
Introduction
Gifts are always been an authentic thing to consider as one of the best things you can take for anyone. And if it is taken from the places which you have traveled or traveling then it carries another perception of special. So, one of the best things which you can have during and after your travel anywhere in the world is gifts are the things which carry both emotions and memories for you to your home.
So, here we are to guide you for the Authentic Souvenir which you can take from Nepal during your travel or after you get to return.
As, Nepal is a very beautiful mountainous country with countless different traveling aspects and diverse features from the culture, traditions, and history. These all are enough to make your travel to Nepal a very memorable and different out of box experience. All these can be more memorable with definite souvenirs that you can take from different places that carry specific backgrounds and relatable stories with them. These gifts from Nepal will play and can play as a box that can carry your best memories with you in your land.
Here we are about to talk 10 best souvenirs that you can take as a gift or token for yourself after your visit or travel to Nepal with you. All of these can be found during your travel in different parts of Nepal as they also carry different Unique features and backgrounds to be there with you.
Top 10 Souvenirs and Gifts From Nepal
1. Khukuri
No doubt, khukuri is always very symbolic of Nepal, and its bravery in people makes it one of the best gifts from Nepal. It carries its history and dozens of stories of glory which Nepalese people made along it.
It came out of wars, hunting, farming, caste, and many other aspects which makes it very symbolic to the people of Nepal. It is also officially tagged as the national weapon of Nepal, as it is strongly beloved to be a very helpful weapon during the unification campaign of Nepal and saving the nation from different external attacks as well was very efficient during both world wars used by Gurkhas.
So, it can be a very special gift or token to be taken from Nepal to anyone you want to buy or for yourself too. You can buy them in different local markets in Kathmandu and in Pokhara during your visit to Nepal or you can also find them in the local produce on trekking trails like Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Everest Base Camp Trek if you want your weapon to be more symbolic.
2. Thanka Paintings
Thanka is a way of painting over cotton canvas and applique using different kinds of colors. It is a form of art which is originated from the land of Tibet. Some of them are even drawn over animal skin or silk. It is the art of drawing and painting various Buddhist gods but It is also culturally painted or filled with the depiction of different gods and goddesses of Hindu through the Buddhist perception which is to be more relatable for Newari People as they pass to upcoming generations and adopted this culture inside the Kathmandu valley. Newars are the natives of Kathmandu Valley from ancient times.
But as of time now you can also see a wide range of different arts over there other than the picture of gods and goddesses drawn over the Thanka. But still, the old gesture of panting with the picture of god’s is considered to be authentic and the original one. Also, it is the only form of painting that you can find inside the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal which you can take as a gift from Nepal.
Undoubtedly, it is already one of the best gifts you can take with you as It become one of the symbolic art forms of Nepalese to the world which is only found in Nepal in very specific places.
3. Singing Bowl
It is another authentic souvenir, which can be bought while in Nepal. It is an instrument that produces the sound of the fiction of a bowl and its stick. The sound qualifies as calm and relaxing. It is typically called the Buddhist instrument which is beloved to be originated from Tibet, as it is used during the time of medication also.
It comes in different sizes and with different harmonics. As it on you to choose which can be best for you. It can be a very charming gift for your friends and family and for yourself too. You can buy them in different art and crafts shops in Kathmandu during your visit.
4. Tibetan Prayer Flag
It is a very iconic flag Nepal which can be seen all over Nepal in different parts. It is mostly used by the people of the Himalayas such as Sherpa, Gurung, and Tamang. It is filled with colorful flags where various sacred texts and scriptures, are believed to bring good fortune and luck as well as good health to people. But especially people take it as a symbol of peace too, as it is related to Buddhism.
So, it can be taken as a good gift from Nepal. You will also see them in almost every part if you do trekking in Nepal. All the paths and routes are filled with it. So, related to your travel it can be more significant a gift to take with you when you return from Nepal.
5. Tea
Tea is also an iconic stuff that represents Nepal as you cannot find organic tea with the highest quality in Nepal all over the world. Not only the organic feature, the advantages, and the healthy tea grown over the hills of Nepal make it more outstanding. Tea enthusiast from all over the world prefers organic tea from Nepal as it is already a trademark of organic as well as healthy tea.
So, it can be a very good as well as healthy gift from Nepal that you can take from your family or loved ones while you are retiring from Nepal. You can find it in different shops and if you want a more authentic and organic one then you can visit specific tea and Herbal shops that you can find in different parts of Nepal. It also comes with different choices as black tea, green tea, and other specific types.
6. Pashminas
Pashmina is similar to the scarf. But it is made out of Pashmina and called to be very attractive and warm to wear. It is popular among tourists and visitors who come to visit Nepal. They all come for Men and Women as well for both winter and summer.
You can take them for your family and friends as it can be very useful during winter as it keeps you warm at your neck. It also comes in different sizes so there is no issue with age. Depending on quality the prices may differ and sometimes the gap can be huge. So, you can take as of your choice and as of your need as a gift from Nepal which can be useful later.
7. Nepali Handicap crafts
Another iconic thing about Nepal is its art and culture. Out of this, you can see a huge and wide range of different handcrafts with different arts and designs. You can take them as a decorative souvenir. It can be a very memorable gift later as it also carries a whole subject about its background and history in itself. It can include small sculptures, wooden crafts, and instruments. Most of them are to be called iconic which are crafted with the face of various goods and demons.
So, it can also be used as a decorative part in your house which makes it a great gift from Nepal that you can take after your travel through Nepal. You can buy them I’m various craft shops. You can visit Thamel or Asan to get more authentic crafts.
8. Prayer wheel
Mane wheels are another souvenir having similar features as Prayer flags, which consist of cylindrical shapes filled with different Buddhist scripts and sacred mantras. It also comes in different sizes. You can choose it as a more authentic gift from Nepal as it is very iconic for Buddhist people and you can see it over almost every Himalayan part of Nepal, and more amazingly, it is used for those wishing to bring peace and harmony among the people, which is also the main principle of Buddhism.
You can have it as a token for you too as well as you also can take it as a gift for your friends while you get to return from Nepal. The back story and the aspects of these wheels are beyond words which makes it a more iconic gift that you can have.
9. Flute
It is a hollow pipe instrument that produces different harmonic sounds through breathing, very similar to a harmonica. It can be found in different parts of the world but the flutes that are specifically found in Nepal are considered to be different from others due to their notes and sizes which are specifically called ‘Murali’. The sound and harmonics of it depict the culture and the folk genre of South Asia more of India and Nepal. And the amazing thing is all the flutes you find in Nepal are all homemade with bamboo sticks. Most of the musical people also appropriate the flutes which are built in Nepal and produce different and unique sounds than what you find in other countries.
So, if anyone from your family and friends who are music enthusiast or loves to play such instrumental stuff, then it can be the best for them to take as a great gift from Nepal. And if you are a musical person then it can be a great token to be taken from Nepal after your visit.
10. Herbal Products
Nepal also offers you a huge range of herbal products that are organically produced in Nepal. The products come with different purposes for skincare and health-related features. Most of them are produced through home-based farming and natural breeding in forests. So, if you want to take some gifts for your health-conscious friends then it can be a cool thing to get them when you return from Nepal.
You can get them from stalls and shops that are specifically open for such products in Nepal in different places all around Kathmandu Valley.
Conclusion
The above-listed souvenirs are some of the best that you can pick as gifts from Nepal. There is a countless number of a wide range of such stuff and crafts as well as arts which you can buy in different places during your travel and take as a gift.
Nepal is very diverse in culture, tradition, and ethnicity which opens a wide choice of souvenirs that all feel authentic and are obvious as all of them carry different backgrounds and their own iconic characters behind their origins and crafting.
You can find them and choose them in different craft shops and art galleries. You have countless choices in souvenirs in Nepal for any kind of gift for your family, friends, or loved ones. So, it is on you to choose out of them as of which fits well on your own point than to have a choice over others perspective.
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