What to Buy in Boudhanath

Boudhanath aside from being a major tourist destination in Kathmandu is also a great place to buy souvenirs especially if you’re on the lookout for any arts and crafts related to Buddhism. The large population of Tibetans in this area also contributed to the presence of so many related products related to the Tibetan culture.

You can buy mallas (prayer beads), prayer wheels, incense, incense holders, religious statues, handcrafted Tibetan cabinets and carpets, a variety of artworks and more.

The most popular product that you’ll definitely notice would be thangkas (Buddhist paintings) and mallas.

Here are some of the items you’ll find around the Boudhanath area:

Boudhanath Stupa

Beads Bracelets

Textiles

Music store selling locally pruced music albums, chantings etc

Religious Icons

Thangkas

Prayer Beads

Wool Jackets

Most of the shops around the Boudhanath area were a little expensive compare to the shops in the alleys so before you decide to purchase anything, walk around first to look for the best prices.