While Bhutan visibly protects its Buddhist traditions, it is not a museum. Food, culture, people, festivals are all that mirror the tradition of Bhutan, and it’s the Bhutan’s shopping destinations that reflect its modern culture. Norzin Lam Street in Thimphu is one of the famous and most loved shopping destinations in Bhutan.
Norzin Lam is Thimphu city's main trail, one lined with all manner of local craft shops and stalls, along with larger shopping centers. One can expect to find anything from art work and handicrafts to clothing, carpets, books, woven and wood items.
Shopping in Bhutan is a satisfying experience where you learn about local art and traditional items. The locals of Bhutan are extremely skilled and are indulged into the manufacturing superb crafts, including Wooden Bowls and Cups, Cane and Bamboo Products, Bags, Blankets, Wooden Masks, etc. Bhutanese textiles are also famous. These are made from cotton, raw cotton and silk. Adang village in Wangdue Phodrang is popular for textiles. Travellers can also bag traditional costumes like Gho and Kira which make great souvenirs.
In Norzin Lam Street one has to devote time and energy visiting various shops to extract the best fit and price. The clothes that are mostly handpicked here are woolen sweaters, warm mink, long over coats, etc. Gold Ornaments and Thangka Paintings are among other important items that are available for purchase here.
Bhutanese women love carrying jewellery, and thus, one can see beautiful jewellery here made using precious stones, silver, bronze and gold. Apart from this, one can also buy Cane & Bamboo Items which include Food Utensils, Bamboo Baskets, Ropes, Carpets, etc. Buddhist Paintings & Sculptures are also bought in huge number by the followers of Buddhism. Dozens of craft stalls line the middle of Norzin Lam opposite the Taj Tashi hotel. It's the single best place to shop for crafts, with stalls selling everything from embroidered boots to handmade paper.
Norzin Lam Street also happens to be a popular hangout place that sells various street food and Bhutanese delicacies.
It's this blending of the ancient and modern that makes Bhutan endlessly fascinating. There is a famous saying “don’t listen to what they say, go see”. This saying stands true for Bhutan. The country is often overshadowed with other major South Asian countries, but Bhutan has a distinctive charm that separates it from its neighbouring countries.
South Asia is home to solid one-third of the world’s population. The region is home to the highest and the second highest mountain peaks of the world Everest and K2. Housing marvels such as the Taj Mahal, Ajanta, Sigiriya, Timpu, and Taxila, the heritage and cultures of the region date back thousands of years.
Whether you are interested in a Sight Seeing Tour, Season Special Tour or you are on a look out for a Pilgrimage Tour, these pocket friendly tour packages will make your journey to this majestic land worth remembering.
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