{"id":5321,"date":"2025-05-07T08:52:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/?page_id=5321"},"modified":"2026-04-13T05:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T05:19:58","slug":"local-handicrafts-shopping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/fr\/local-handicrafts-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"Artisanat et shopping locaux"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5321\" class=\"elementor elementor-5321\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8557d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8557d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9775712 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9775712\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab63770 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab63770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/fr\">Home<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b661c31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b661c31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&gt;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d9597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4d9597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#information-popup-menu-anchor\">Travel information<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2248046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2248046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&gt;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3987e58 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3987e58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4593ccf e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4593ccf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a13242 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a13242\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:80,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-960c477 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"960c477\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e7f43e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e7f43e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bhutan travel information<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7e6d4 colorhover elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e7e6d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/fr\/bhutan-travel-information\/\">Bhutan travel information \u2192<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4f9698 colorhover elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4f9698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/fr\/bhutan-formalities-and-visa\/\">Formalities &amp; 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These products reflect the country\u2019s deep-rooted cultural traditions, respect for nature, and remarkable craftsmanship.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re shopping for <a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/spiritual-wellness-tourism\/\">wellness<\/a> products, artisanal crafts, or <a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/bhutan-food\/\">culinary treasures<\/a>, here\u2019s a curated guide to the <strong>best things to buy in Bhutan<\/strong>\u2014along with the top markets, stores, and gift shops to explore and find the best souvenirs.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05a81e0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"05a81e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc5c8bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc5c8bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Buy in Bhutan: Authentic Souvenirs to Bring Home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1b065a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1b065a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bhutan is not just a destination\u2014it\u2019s a world steeped in spiritual tradition, untouched landscapes, and a reverence for craftsmanship. As you explore the Land of the Thunder Dragon, you\u2019ll encounter more than just sights and stories. You&#8217;ll find meaningful objects, created with care, that encapsulate Bhutan\u2019s soul. Here are ten authentic Bhutanese souvenirs to consider bringing home\u2014each with a story, a purpose, and a piece of the country&#8217;s heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34276c6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"34276c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be83759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be83759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lemongrass-essential-oil.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5333\" alt=\"Lemongrass essential oil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lemongrass-essential-oil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lemongrass-essential-oil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lemongrass-essential-oil-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lemongrass-essential-oil-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25aea1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25aea1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Lemongrass Spray from the Eastern Valleys<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-112f3ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"112f3ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the misty hills of Mongar and Trashigang, wild lemongrass grows freely. Bhutanese villagers hand-harvest this plant to distill its essential oils into a refreshingly sweet spray with natural therapeutic powers. Used as an insect repellent thanks to its citronellol and geraniol compounds, this spray also doubles as an antiseptic and an aromatherapy balm.<\/p><p>Traditionally used in both <strong>Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine<\/strong>, lemongrass helps ease digestive troubles, relieve headaches, and calm anxiety. Mix it with a touch of lavender oil and you have a natural sleep remedy straight from the mountains.<\/p><p>Locally distilled in eastern Bhutan, this natural spray remains very affordable despite its quality. Prices vary depending on packaging and whether it\u2019s sold in cooperatives or boutique organic stores in Thimphu.<\/p><p><strong>Where to find it:<\/strong> Local apothecaries in Trashigang, Thimphu organic shops, and small village cooperatives.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $5 \u2013 $15 USD<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbdbf5e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cbdbf5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2e6d0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2e6d0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cordyceps-or-ophiocordyceps-sinensis-mushroom-herb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5332\" alt=\"Cordyceps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cordyceps-or-ophiocordyceps-sinensis-mushroom-herb.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cordyceps-or-ophiocordyceps-sinensis-mushroom-herb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cordyceps-or-ophiocordyceps-sinensis-mushroom-herb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cordyceps-or-ophiocordyceps-sinensis-mushroom-herb-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ada116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ada116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Cordyceps: The Himalayan Super Fungus<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-712e0d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"712e0d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cordyceps sinensis-known locally as Yartsa Gunbu-is one of Bhutan&#8217;s most prized natural treasures. Harvested high in the alpine meadows, these parasitic fungi infect caterpillars, creating an otherworldly-looking hybrid that is revered in traditional medicine.<\/p><p>Used for centuries in Tibetan and Chinese healing, cordyceps are believed to boost <strong>energy, libido, respiratory health<\/strong>, and even longevity. They are rare, difficult to harvest, and considered more valuable than gold by weight.<\/p><p>It is<strong> one of the most expensive natural products in the world.<\/strong> Prices fluctuate heavily depending on quality, altitude of harvest, and certification.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Buy only from certified vendors or government-approved outlets to avoid counterfeits.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $1,500 \u2013 $3,000+ USD per 100g<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9c3abf elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d9c3abf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df943b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5df943b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/honey.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5331\" alt=\"Honey in a jar and Honeycomb on the background of linden trees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/honey.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/honey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/honey-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/honey-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-024e7a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"024e7a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Pure Bhutanese Honey<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2802045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2802045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Bhutan, bees thrive without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Farmers rely on <strong>stingless bees<\/strong> and organic farming methods, resulting in golden honey that&#8217;s as medicinal as it is delicious.<\/p><p>Rich in antioxidants, Bhutanese honey soothes sore throats, balances cholesterol, and aids in digestion. It also makes for a charming gift-usually sold in rustic jars with woven tops, reflecting Bhutan&#8217;s rural charm.<\/p><p>Organic, small-batch honey is widely available. Premium wild honey or rare varieties (like stingless bee honey) can reach higher prices.<\/p><p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> Bhutanese honey is often used in herbal infusions or with butter tea in traditional households.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $8 \u2013 $25 USD per jar<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5202e10 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5202e10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9775ea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9775ea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutan-textile.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5330\" alt=\"Bhutan textile\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutan-textile.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutan-textile-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutan-textile-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutan-textile-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-124d1fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"124d1fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Handwoven Textiles<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd9fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bd9fb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Weaving is not just a craft in Bhutan-it&#8217;s a <strong>living expression of identity<\/strong>, passed from mothers to daughters. From vivid kira (women&#8217;s dress) fabrics to intricately patterned scarves, each piece takes weeks or months to complete.<\/p><p>Weavers use <strong>locally sourced silks and vegetable dyes<\/strong>, and every pattern tells a story: of seasons, festivals, or personal milestones.<\/p><p><strong>Where to shop:<\/strong> The <strong>Textile Museum in Thimphu<\/strong>, village markets in Lhuentse, and women&#8217;s weaving cooperatives throughout the country.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Simple scarves: $20 \u2013 $80 USD<\/li><li>Handwoven kira (cotton): $150 \u2013 $400 USD<\/li><li>High-end silk kira: $800 \u2013 $3,000+ USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f626c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b6f626c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eacdac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6eacdac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dapa-bowls.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5329\" alt=\"dapa bowls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dapa-bowls.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dapa-bowls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dapa-bowls-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dapa-bowls-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee40591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee40591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Dapa Wooden Bowls\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e67aa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e67aa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hand-carved in the eastern district of Trashiyangtse, dapa bowls are a symbol of hospitality and everyday ritual in Bhutanese homes. Made from hardwood like <strong>rhododendron<\/strong> or <strong>maple<\/strong>, each bowl is burnished and oiled to last generations.<\/p><p>Used for<strong> serving rice, ema datshi, or suja (butter tea)<\/strong>, these bowls blend practicality with beauty. Many are engraved with lucky symbols or stylized dragons.<\/p><p>Hand-carved bowls remain relatively affordable, with prices increasing for larger sizes or finely engraved designs.<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Ask the artisan about the tree the wood came from-they often know its full story.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $15 \u2013 $60 USD<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba996f4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ba996f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65d066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d65d066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbal-tea-blend.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5328\" alt=\"herbal tea blend\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbal-tea-blend.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbal-tea-blend-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbal-tea-blend-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbal-tea-blend-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2113b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2113b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Bhutanese Herbal Tea Blends<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3110a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3110a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From high-altitude mint to wild cinnamon bark and mountain ginger, Bhutan&#8217;s herbal teas are blended not just for flavor, but for <strong>balance and healing<\/strong>. Whether it&#8217;s to aid digestion, calm the nerves, or promote better sleep, there&#8217;s a tea for every need.<\/p><p>Most teas are gathered sustainably, dried in the sun, and packaged in handwoven bags-making them an ideal souvenir that&#8217;s light, healthy, and rooted in tradition.<\/p><p>Loose-leaf blends in handmade packaging are slightly more expensive but make excellent lightweight souvenirs.<\/p><p><strong>Try:<\/strong> Tsheringma tea, named after the Bhutanese goddess of longevity and well-being.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $5 \u2013 $20 USD per pack<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c95b73b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c95b73b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf11383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf11383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutanese-mask.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5327\" alt=\"Bhutanese Mask\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutanese-mask.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutanese-mask-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutanese-mask-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bhutanese-mask-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6dd921 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6dd921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Miniature Mask Replicas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2d3d45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2d3d45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4621\" data-end=\"4903\">If you\u2019ve ever attended a <strong data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4666\">Tsechu festival<\/strong>, you\u2019ve likely seen monks performing sacred dances in vivid masks representing wrathful deities, animals, and protectors. These <strong data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4827\">colorful carved wooden masks<\/strong> are deeply spiritual objects, used to ward off evil and bless the audience. They\u2019re symbolic of Bhutan\u2019s Buddhist beliefs and make for powerful, conversation-starting wall pieces.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4905\" data-end=\"5032\">Smaller versions of these masks are sold as home d\u00e9cor or souvenirs, often hand-carved by artisans who also supply monasteries.<\/p><p data-start=\"4905\" data-end=\"5032\"><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $25 \u2013 $150 USD<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89328c9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"89328c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cc508c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2cc508c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/b\/b1\/A_letter_from_Tibet_Governor_to_a_Nepali_official.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e98f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68e98f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Handmade Paper Products from Bark and Flowers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2f044e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2f044e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Bhutan, paper isn&#8217;t made from trees-it&#8217;s crafted from the <strong>daphne plant<\/strong>, a fast-growing shrub native to the Himalayas. Artisans cook, pulp, and sun-dry the fibers into <strong>textured handmade paper<\/strong>, often embedded with wildflowers or dyed with natural pigments.<\/p><p>Used for prayer flags, notebooks, wrapping paper, or art prints, these eco-friendly papers are both sustainable and soulful.<\/p><p>Notebooks, prints, and decorative paper are among the best value souvenirs in Bhutan.<\/p><p><strong>Visit:<\/strong> The Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory in Thimphu for a hands-on workshop.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $5 \u2013 $30 USD<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e939c8e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e939c8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1c28d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fc1c28d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/red-rice-bhutan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5326\" alt=\"Red Rice Bhutan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/red-rice-bhutan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/red-rice-bhutan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/red-rice-bhutan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/red-rice-bhutan-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3b1c59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3b1c59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Bhutan Red Rice: Heirloom Grain of the Himalayas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e84a601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e84a601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This semi-milled red rice is <strong>grown in the fertile valleys of Punakha<\/strong>, irrigated by glacier-fed rivers. It&#8217;s nutty, slightly sticky, and incredibly rich in minerals like <strong>zinc, iron, and magnesium<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Packed with antioxidants and fiber, Bhutan red rice supports heart health, controls blood sugar, and is a staple in every Bhutanese kitchen.<\/p><p>Organic certification or premium varieties may increase the price.<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Buy a vacuum-sealed bag from a local cooperative for freshness.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $10 \u2013 $25 USD per kg<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b766de elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1b766de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5fa95f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d5fa95f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thankas-buddhist-religious-paintings-on-silk.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5325\" alt=\"Thankas - Buddhist religious paintings on silk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thankas-buddhist-religious-paintings-on-silk.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thankas-buddhist-religious-paintings-on-silk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thankas-buddhist-religious-paintings-on-silk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thankas-buddhist-religious-paintings-on-silk-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-008c3b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"008c3b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10. Thangkas: Sacred Scroll Paintings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50cc052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50cc052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thangkas are spiritual artworks painted or embroidered on silk and cotton, depicting <strong>Buddhist deities, mandalas<\/strong>, or symbolic life cycles. They are more than just decorative-they are meditation aids, teaching tools, and revered offerings.<\/p><p>Every thangka takes weeks or months to complete, and some are blessed by monks before sale. Owning one is like holding a piece of Bhutanese spiritual history.<\/p><p>Caution: Never buy antique thangkas or religious relics, as exporting them is illegal.<\/p><p>Prices depend on detail, materials (gold, silk), and whether the piece is blessed.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Small\/simple: $100 \u2013 $300 USD<\/li><li>Medium detailed: $300 \u2013 $1,000 USD<\/li><li>Large\/masterpieces: $1,500 \u2013 $5,000+ USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0798aef elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0798aef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a6774b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a6774b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jewelry-silver.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5324\" alt=\"jewelry silver stone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jewelry-silver.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jewelry-silver-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jewelry-silver-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jewelry-silver-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f346a7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f346a7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11. Silver &amp; Stone Jewelry<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aed8db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aed8db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"832\">In Bhutan, jewelry isn\u2019t just decoration \u2014 it\u2019s deeply spiritual. <strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"605\">Silver<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"634\">semi-precious stones<\/strong> like turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli are used in traditional <strong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"710\">amulets<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"724\">earrings<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"743\">necklaces<\/strong>, often featuring <strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"777\">lotus motifs<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"804\">thunderbolts (vajras)<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"831\">protective deities<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1067\">Many of these pieces draw from <strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"895\">Tibetan Buddhist symbolism<\/strong>, and are believed to <strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"963\">bring protection, wisdom, and good fortune<\/strong>. Some are worn during festivals and <strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1012\">tshechus<\/strong>, while others are passed down as <strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1066\">family heirlooms<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1067\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> High-quality pieces can be found in <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1302\">monastery-affiliated shops<\/strong>, where proceeds support local communities.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $50 \u2013 $500+ USD<\/p><ul><li>Simple pieces: $50 \u2013 $150 USD<\/li><li>High-quality handcrafted jewelry: $200 \u2013 $500+ USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40cc055 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"40cc055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8cb425 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c8cb425\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yak-in-Nature-Bhutan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5300\" alt=\"Yak in its natural mountain habitat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yak-in-Nature-Bhutan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yak-in-Nature-Bhutan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yak-in-Nature-Bhutan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yak-in-Nature-Bhutan-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a81950d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a81950d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">12. Yak Products: Wool, Meat &amp; Cheese<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56b77b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56b77b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The majestic <strong>yak<\/strong> is central to <strong>Bhutan&#8217;s highland culture<\/strong>, especially in regions like <strong>Laya, Merak, Bumthang, and Haa<\/strong>. These animals thrive at altitudes above 3,000 meters and are revered for their endurance &#8211; and for what they provide to mountain communities.<\/p><p>\ud83e\udd69 <strong>Yak Meat<\/strong>:Available fresh or dried (like <strong>sikam<\/strong>, a Bhutanese-style jerky), yak meat is rich in flavor and protein. It&#8217;s used in hearty dishes, often with chili and cheese.<\/p><p>\ud83e\uddc0 <strong>Yak Cheese<\/strong>:Known locally as <strong>chugo<\/strong>, it&#8217;s hard, salty, and made to last &#8211; perfect for treks. Softer, smoked or fresh versions are also made in <strong>Bumthang<\/strong>, where dairy craftsmanship is especially strong.<\/p><p>\ud83e\uddf6 <strong>Yak Wool<\/strong>:Coarser than sheep&#8217;s wool but incredibly warm and durable. It&#8217;s used to make <strong>blankets, scarves, traditional boots (tsho lham)<\/strong>, and woven textiles dyed with <strong>natural plant pigments<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Look for fair-trade certified cooperatives like <strong>CDK (Chumey Dairy)<\/strong> or <strong>Tarayana Foundation-supported shops<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Prices (2026):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Yak wool scarves: $30 \u2013 $120 USD<\/li><li>Yak blankets: $80 \u2013 $250 USD*<\/li><li>Yak cheese (chugo): $5 \u2013 $15 USD<\/li><li>Dried yak meat: $10 \u2013 $25 USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3423c28 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3423c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6d3d1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a6d3d1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/musical-instruments-bhutan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5339\" alt=\"musical instruments\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/musical-instruments-bhutan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/musical-instruments-bhutan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/musical-instruments-bhutan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/musical-instruments-bhutan-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a80800f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a80800f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">13. Traditional Musical Instruments<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d5459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71d5459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bhutanese traditional music is deeply intertwined with spiritual and cultural life, and its instruments reflect centuries of craftsmanship and devotion.<\/p><p>The <strong><em data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"203\">dramyin<\/em><\/strong>, a long-necked, six-stringed lute, is commonly used in both folk music and religious ceremonies. Carved from a single block of wood and often adorned with intricate designs, it produces a soft, melodic sound.<\/p><p>The <strong><em data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"424\">lingm<\/em><\/strong>, a bamboo flute, is another staple, played during festivals, dances, and meditative rituals. Its mellow tones echo the peaceful rhythms of Bhutanese daily life.<\/p><p>Both instruments are typically handmade using local materials and passed down through generations of artisans. For travelers, these instruments offer not just a beautiful souvenir but a tangible piece of Bhutan\u2019s living musical heritage.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Bamboo flute (lingm): $15 \u2013 $50 USD<\/li><li>Dramyin (lute): $150 \u2013 $400 USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06a18ae elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"06a18ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3559fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3559fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-man-bhutan-traditional-clothes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6584\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-man-bhutan-traditional-clothes.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-man-bhutan-traditional-clothes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-man-bhutan-traditional-clothes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-man-bhutan-traditional-clothes-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-man-bhutan-traditional-clothes-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc28e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc28e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">13. Traditional Dress: Gho &amp; Kira<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e130a81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e130a81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most iconic souvenir you can bring home is <a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/bhutan-traditional-dress-gho-kira\/\">the <strong>Gho<\/strong> (for men) or the <strong>Kira<\/strong> (for women)<\/a>. More than just a costume, these garments represent Bhutan&#8217;s <em>&#8220;Driglam Namzha&#8221;<\/em> (the official code of etiquette and dress) and have been the national attire since the 17th century.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>The Gho (Men):<\/strong> A knee-length robe tied at the waist by a woven cloth belt called a <i>kera<\/i>. The way it is folded creates a massive front pouch-traditionally used to carry everything from a wooden bowl to a mobile phone. It is worn with knee-high socks.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>The Kira (Women):<\/strong> An elegant, ankle-length dress made of a large rectangular piece of fabric. It is wrapped around the body, pinned at the shoulders with ornate silver brooches called <i>koma<\/i>, and fastened at the waist with a <i>kera<\/i>. It is usually paired with a silky inner blouse (<i>wonju<\/i>) and a short jacket (<i>tego<\/i>).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>A high-quality, <strong>hand-woven<\/strong> silk Kira can take 6 months to weave and cost <strong>thousands of dollars<\/strong>, but <strong>machine-woven<\/strong> cotton versions are <strong>affordable<\/strong> and perfect for daily wear back home.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Cotton versions: $80 \u2013 $250 USD<\/li><li>Handwoven premium: $400 \u2013 $1,500+ USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a32b8b5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a32b8b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b5258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0b5258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/incense-bhutan.avif\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6604\" alt=\"incense bhutan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/incense-bhutan.avif 936w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/incense-bhutan-300x196.avif 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/incense-bhutan-768x501.avif 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/incense-bhutan-18x12.avif 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f30407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f30407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">14. Traditional Bhutanese Incense (Poe)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f1508 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12f1508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Bhutan, incense making is a sacred craft. Unlike many mass-produced varieties, Bhutanese incense is 100% natural, made from medicinal herbs, spices, and barks like sandalwood, agarwood, and juniper. Premium monastery-grade incense (like Nado Poizokhang) sits at the higher end.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>The Experience:<\/strong> It is used for &#8220;Sang&#8221; (purification) and is believed to calm the mind and cleanse the environment.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nadopoizokhang.com\/our-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nado Poizokhang<\/strong><\/a> is the most famous brand, traditionally produced for the Royal Family and monasteries. You can find it in rolls wrapped in colorful paper.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $5 \u2013 $25 USD<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1678909 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1678909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8ae755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b8ae755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bhutan-talking-stamps.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6605\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bhutan-talking-stamps.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bhutan-talking-stamps-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bhutan-talking-stamps-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bhutan-talking-stamps-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba28d34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba28d34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">15. Bhutanese Philately (Talking &amp; 3D Stamps)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688d6a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"688d6a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Bhutan is world-famous among collectors for its &#8220;unusual&#8221; stamps. In the 1960s and 70s, Bhutan released the world\u2019s first 3D stamps, scented stamps, and even &#8220;talking&#8221; stamps (tiny vinyl records that actually play music when put on a turntable).<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The best place to find such treasures is the <b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">Bhutan Post Office<\/b> in Thimphu. You can even have your own photo printed onto real, legal-tender Bhutanese postage stamps to send postcards back home!<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $5 \u2013 $100+ USD<\/p><ul><li>Standard collectible sets: $5 \u2013 $20 USD<\/li><li>Rare \/ vintage \/ talking stamps: $50 \u2013 $100+ USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f70782 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1f70782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b866c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b866c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dzi-Beads-Himalayan-Agate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6606\" alt=\"Dzi Beads (Himalayan Agate)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dzi-Beads-Himalayan-Agate.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dzi-Beads-Himalayan-Agate-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dzi-Beads-Himalayan-Agate-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dzi-Beads-Himalayan-Agate-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f70b05c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f70b05c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">16. Dzi Beads (Himalayan Agate)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e507489 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e507489\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Often called &#8220;Heaven\u2019s Beads,&#8221; these etched <strong>agate stones<\/strong> are among the most mysterious and revered treasures in the Himalayan world. To the Bhutanese, Dzi beads are not merely ornaments but powerful <strong>protective amulets<\/strong> believed to be of divine origin\u2014legend even suggests they were once living insects that petrified upon touching human hands.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Each bead features distinctive &#8220;eyes&#8221; or geometric symbols, with the number of eyes determining its specific spiritual power, such as the three-eyed bead for wealth or the rare nine-eyed bead for total protection and success. While you will find many Dzi beads in <strong>local markets<\/strong>, it is important to distinguish between <strong>high-quality modern replicas and authentic ancient stones.<\/strong><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"5\">True ancient Dzi beads are incredibly rare, often treated as family heirlooms, and can command prices reaching<strong> thousands of dollars.<\/strong> As a traveler, you can find beautiful contemporary versions made from genuine agate that serve as meaningful spiritual keepsakes, provided they are priced as modern crafts rather than ancient relics.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><strong>Beware:<\/strong> Most items sold to tourists are modern \u2014 be cautious with \u201cancient\u201d claims.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Modern beads: $20 \u2013 $200 USD<\/li><li>High-quality replicas: $200 \u2013 $800 USD<\/li><li>Antique (rare): $1,000 \u2013 $10,000+ USD<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb7c7d7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"eb7c7d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f1ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32f1ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Must-see-at-Autumn-Fair-Kushboo.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6607\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Must-see-at-Autumn-Fair-Kushboo.webp 1200w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Must-see-at-Autumn-Fair-Kushboo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Must-see-at-Autumn-Fair-Kushboo-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Must-see-at-Autumn-Fair-Kushboo-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Must-see-at-Autumn-Fair-Kushboo-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76c593a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76c593a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">17. Organic Beauty &amp; Himalayan Soaps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a8595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1a8595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Bhutan\u2019s commitment to staying organic has led to a burgeoning scene of premium wellness brands that harness the healing power of the mountains. These local artisans create <strong>soaps, salves, and lip balms<\/strong> using wild-harvested ingredients like <strong>turmeric<\/strong> for its antiseptic properties, <strong>ginger<\/strong> for circulation, and <strong>artemisia<\/strong> to soothe the skin.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Many of these products are formulated based on Gso-ba-rig-pa, the ancient Bhutanese &#8220;<em>Knowledge of Healing<\/em>&#8220;, ensuring that your skincare routine is rooted in centuries of traditional wisdom. When shopping for these treats, look for reputable labels like <strong>Bio Bhutan<\/strong> and <strong>Kushboo<\/strong>, which are pioneers in the country\u2019s natural beauty movement. Their products are often beautifully packaged in hand-pressed Desho paper, making them incredibly lightweight for travel and visually stunning as gifts.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Buying these soaps directly supports local farming cooperatives, ensuring that the benefits of your purchase reach the remote communities where the ingredients were first gathered.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Premium wellness brands (like Bio Bhutan or Kushboo) are slightly higher but well-packaged and gift-ready.<\/p><p><strong>Price (2026):<\/strong> $5 \u2013 $30 USD<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e97ad83 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e97ad83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad776fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad776fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Shop in Thimphu, The Capital City\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52089d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a52089d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thimphu-city.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5335\" alt=\"Thimphu City and mountain night view from the hilltop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thimphu-city.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thimphu-city-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thimphu-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/thimphu-city-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad89df8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad89df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Norzin Lam, A Vibrant Heart of Bhutan's Capital<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-993fd49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"993fd49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Norzin Lam is not just a street in Thimphu-it&#8217;s an experience! Lined with <strong>quirky cafes, vibrant shops<\/strong>, and the heart of Bhutanese culture, this lively market offers everything from<strong> traditional clothing to handwoven textiles and accessories.<\/strong> Take a leisurely stroll, enjoy the fragrant flowers, and savor authentic Bhutanese cuisine at one of the many cafes. Often buzzing with local festivals, this street is as much about atmosphere as it is about shopping.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy: <\/strong>Traditional Bhutanese clothing, handwoven textiles, scarves, and accessories.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 7 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t miss the festivals that frequently pop up here-perfect for immersing yourself in Bhutanese culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d903de3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d903de3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43777e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43777e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Weekend Market - A Colorful Hub for Fresh Produce and Bhutanese Local Crafts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e9fc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47e9fc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This bustling weekend market in Thimphu draws both locals and tourists with its vivid colors, organic produce, and handmade crafts. It&#8217;s an exciting place to pick up <strong>Bhutanese textiles<\/strong>, from the famous gho and kira to beautiful garments for all occasions. The market&#8217;s lively energy and colorful offerings make it an unmissable spot for shoppers looking for a genuine Bhutanese experience.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy: <\/strong>Fresh local produce, handmade snacks, Bhutanese gho and kira, textiles.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 8 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t miss out on the local snacks-they&#8217;re perfect souvenirs to take back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b103e9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0b103e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d74cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31d74cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thimphu Craft Bazaar - A Treasure Trove of Traditional Crafts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a9a68d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a9a68d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Thimphu Craft Bazaar, you&#8217;ll find the finest<strong> hand-carved wooden items, intricate textiles, and locally crafted jewelry.<\/strong> This market is a haven for artisans to showcase their work and engage with visitors. The direct interaction with the creators provides a unique opportunity to learn about Bhutan&#8217;s rich cultural heritage and the artistry behind each product.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy: <\/strong>Handcrafted jewelry, exquisite wood carvings, bamboo products.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 8 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Spend some time chatting with the artisans-they love sharing their craft stories.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a0df9b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0a0df9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fc5931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fc5931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Handicrafts Emporium,\nBhutan\u2019s Cultural Heritage on Display<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1229ac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1229ac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Handicrafts Emporium is a must-visit for anyone interested in Bhutanese art and craftsmanship. From <strong>hand-painted masks<\/strong> to delicate<strong> silver jewelry<\/strong>, this emporium offers a broad range of traditional items that highlight Bhutan&#8217;s deep cultural roots. You can even watch artisans at work, which makes the shopping experience even more special.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy: <\/strong>Hand-painted Bhutanese masks, colorful thangkas (Buddhist scroll paintings).<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 10 AM &#8211; 7 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Be sure to engage with the artisans-they&#8217;re eager to share their expertise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7bb3a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1d7bb3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-735381a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"735381a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Centenary Farmer\u2019s Market, \nA Vibrant Food Lover\u2019s Paradise<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07570e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07570e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dive into Bhutan&#8217;s authentic food culture at the Centenary Farmer&#8217;s Market. Known for its <strong>fresh fruits, organic vegetables, and locally sourced grains<\/strong>, it&#8217;s an ideal place for food enthusiasts. You&#8217;ll also find unique <strong>Bhutanese herbs, spices, and dairy products<\/strong> here. Aside from food, the market offers <strong>handmade crafts<\/strong> like woven baskets and traditional incense.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy: <\/strong>Bhutanese cheese, traditional spices, organic honey, dairy products, handmade crafts.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 8 AM &#8211; 6 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Try the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/how-to-prepare-ema-datshi-bhutan-dish\/\">Ema Datshi<\/a> (spicy chili cheese), a must-have Bhutanese dish!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be0bfce elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"be0bfce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07242ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07242ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Buy: Best Shopping Places in Bhutan\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e85466 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e85466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paro-city.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5336\" alt=\"Aerial view of Paro, Bhutan showcasing dense urban residential buildings with green roofs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paro-city.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paro-city-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paro-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paro-city-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4076693 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4076693\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paro Market, A Peaceful Shopping Experience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda7349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dda7349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located in the serene town of Paro, this market offers a calm and authentic shopping experience. Here, you can find beautifully made jewelry, scarves, and traditional Bhutanese crafts. With a tranquil atmosphere, it&#8217;s the perfect place to relax, shop, and interact with friendly local vendors.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy:<\/strong>Local organic honey, dried fruits, traditional Bhutanese jewelry.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 7 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> It&#8217;s an ideal spot for leisurely weekend shopping.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd9a9c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bdd9a9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64e726e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64e726e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wangduephodrang Market, \nA Vibrant Market with Local Flair<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfdd560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfdd560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wangduephodrang Market is a great place to experience the authentic Bhutanese way of life. This lively market is filled with stalls offering everything from fresh fruits to locally made textiles and pottery. If you&#8217;re interested in Bhutanese crafts, this market is the place to be for traditional yak wool textiles and hand-carved items.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy:<\/strong>Handwoven yak wool textiles, traditional Bhutanese pottery.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 7 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Look for local dance and music performances-they bring the market to life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0a6080 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d0a6080\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5bb9d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5bb9d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Punakha Craft Market, The Heart of Artistic Craftsmanship<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46458a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46458a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Punakha Craft Market offers visitors a glimpse into Bhutan&#8217;s rich artistic heritage. Known for its beautifully handwoven textiles, exquisite woodwork, and finely crafted jewelry, this market is a paradise for those seeking high-quality traditional crafts. Talk to the vendors, and you&#8217;ll learn fascinating stories behind each item they sell.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy:<\/strong>Handwoven baskets, bamboo products, Bhutanese silver jewelry.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 8 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Enjoy the food stalls, offering refreshing local drinks and delicious Bhutanese snacks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a94605 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3a94605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-420da55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"420da55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gasa Town Market, A Serene Escape into Bhutanese Life<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e55b41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e55b41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the tranquil town of Gasa, the Gasa Town Market is a peaceful spot where you can shop for fresh produce, handmade textiles, and unique jewelry. This market reflects the simplicity and natural beauty of Bhutan, offering a calm escape from the hustle and bustle of larger towns.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy:<\/strong>Traditional Bhutanese daggers (phurbas), handmade textiles, blankets.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 8 AM &#8211; 7 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Take your time to interact with the locals-they&#8217;ll share fascinating insights into life in Gasa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ae959 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"45ae959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57a422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a57a422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Damji Market of Tsirang, A Quiet Market with Unique Charm<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93ff9a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93ff9a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Damji Market in the picturesque town of Tsirang offers a peaceful shopping experience surrounded by lush greenery. Although not as well-known as other markets, it offers a range of organic produce, handwoven textiles, and wooden crafts that reflect Bhutan&#8217;s commitment to organic farming and rich cultural traditions.<\/p><p><strong>What to Buy:<\/strong>Fresh local produce, traditional Bhutanese clothing, spices.<\/p><p><strong>Market Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 7 PM<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> The natural surroundings make this market a wonderful place to relax and soak in the beauty of Bhutan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aa57fe elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1aa57fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c0f723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c0f723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1384\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngultrum-banknote-bhutan-money.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5258\" alt=\"Ngultrum Banknote Bhutan Money\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngultrum-banknote-bhutan-money.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngultrum-banknote-bhutan-money-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngultrum-banknote-bhutan-money-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngultrum-banknote-bhutan-money-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngultrum-banknote-bhutan-money-1536x1107.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngultrum-banknote-bhutan-money-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0fe6ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0fe6ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ethical &amp; Practical Shopping Tips<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edec726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edec726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Support Local Artisans<\/strong><\/h3><p>When <strong>shopping in Bhutan<\/strong>, prioritize co-operatives, government-certified stores, or direct artisan workshops. These venues ensure fair trade practices and help preserve Bhutan&#8217;s rich craft traditions. Look for small family-run <strong>gift shops in Bhutan<\/strong>, where your purchase directly supports local communities.<\/p><h3><strong>Buy Authentic Souvenirs<\/strong><\/h3><p>Avoid mass-produced trinkets or knock-offs. Some markets may carry souvenirs imported from neighboring countries like India or Nepal, especially textiles, jewelry, and masks. Always ask about the origin of the product. For truly meaningful <strong>souvenirs from Bhutan<\/strong>, seek out handcrafted items such as yak wool scarves, bamboo products, and handwoven textiles.<\/p><h3><strong>Negotiate Respectfully<\/strong><\/h3><p>Bargaining is acceptable in local markets, but should always be done with a smile and mutual respect. In official outlets or certified gift shops, prices are often fixed. Don&#8217;t push too hard-remember that your purchase may represent a day&#8217;s wage for an artisan.<\/p><h3><strong>Understand What&#8217;s Forbidden to Export<\/strong><\/h3><p>Certain items are considered national treasures and are strictly prohibited from being taken out of the country. When wondering <strong>what to buy in Bhutan<\/strong>, be aware of the following <strong>things to avoid<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Antique religious artifacts<\/strong>, including statues, ritual objects (e.g., phurba daggers), and masks more than 100 years old.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Sacred texts<\/strong> such as ancient Buddhist manuscripts or old sutras.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Thangka paintings<\/strong> of spiritual or religious significance, especially older ones.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Antiques and relics<\/strong> designated as part of Bhutan&#8217;s cultural heritage.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Before finalizing your purchase, especially for\u00a0religious or artistic items, ask whether export is permitted and whether documentation is needed. Some pieces may require approval from the Department of Culture or the Department of Revenue and Customs.<\/p><h3><strong>Carry Cash<\/strong><\/h3><p>While <strong>shopping in Bhutan<\/strong>, it&#8217;s wise to have enough <a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/money-in-bhutan\/\">Bhutanese money<\/a>, Ngultrum (Nu), or USD in cash, especially when visiting remote villages or local markets. Credit card acceptance is limited to certain areas in Thimphu and Paro, and may not work in small gift shops.<\/p><h3><strong>Look for Official Labels<\/strong><\/h3><p>Authentic <strong>souvenirs from Bhutan<\/strong> often come with the &#8220;<em>Handicrafts of Bhutan<\/em>&#8221; label. This certification, issued by the Department of Culture and the Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts (APIC), indicates that the item is genuinely handmade and culturally appropriate.<\/p><h3><strong>Shop During Festivals<\/strong><\/h3><p>Local festivals such as the <strong>Thimphu Tshechu<\/strong> or <strong>Paro Tshechu<\/strong> are excellent opportunities for <strong>shopping in Bhutan<\/strong>. Many artisans travel from rural areas to display their finest work. It&#8217;s a great time to discover rare things to buy, often at better prices than in city shops.<\/p><h3><strong>Pack with Care<\/strong><\/h3><p>Delicate items like hand-painted masks, clay incense burners, yak cheese, and handwoven baskets require protective packing. Bring bubble wrap or soft clothing to pad fragile souvenirs, and ask vendors to wrap items securely for travel.<\/p><h3><strong>Respect Cultural and Religious Symbols<\/strong><\/h3><p>Many <strong>souvenirs from Bhutan<\/strong> carry deep religious significance. Ritual objects like prayer wheels, thangka scrolls, or dorje (vajra) are sacred in Bhutanese Buddhism. Use them respectfully and avoid decorative misuse-these aren&#8217;t just pretty items, they are spiritual tools.<\/p><h3><strong>Request Receipts for Valuable Purchases<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you&#8217;re buying high-value items like silver jewelry, handmade furniture, or artworks, always ask for a receipt. It will help with customs clearance, insurance, and resale documentation if needed. Some high-value items\u00a0may even require export permits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70401de elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"70401de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dc6905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9dc6905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" src=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passenger-airport.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6369\" alt=\"passenger airport\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passenger-airport.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passenger-airport-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passenger-airport-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passenger-airport-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passenger-airport-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passenger-airport-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf248ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf248ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bhutan Shopping FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a22cc24 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a22cc24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;multiple&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is bargaining common in Bhutan? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1700\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d50dce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d50dce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1495edf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1495edf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn local markets like the <strong>Weekend Market<\/strong> or the <strong>Thimphu Craft Bazaar<\/strong>, polite bargaining is common and expected. However, in government-run emporiums, certified gift shops, and high-end jewelry stores (like Sorji), prices are generally <strong>fixed<\/strong>. Always bargain with a smile-it&#8217;s meant to be a friendly interaction!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1701\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1701\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I use my credit card for shopping Bhutan handicraft? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1701\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-109a9e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"109a9e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a738257 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a738257\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Thimphu and Paro, major handicraft stores and hotels accept <strong>Visa<\/strong> and <strong>MasterCard<\/strong>. However, you will encounter a <strong>3% to 5% surcharge<\/strong> on most transactions. For local markets, remote villages, or small street stalls, <strong>cash is essential.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1702\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1702\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the currency like in Bhutan? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1702\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc5168c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc5168c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2df1a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2df1a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Bhutanese currency is the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelacrossbhutan.com\/money-in-bhutan\/\"><strong>Ngultrum (Nu)<\/strong><\/a>, which is pegged 1:1 to the <strong>Indian Rupee (INR)<\/strong>.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Indian Rupees<\/strong> are widely accepted across Bhutan.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Bhutanese vendors usually do not accept Indian \u20b9500 or \u20b92,000 notes due to past demonetization issues. Stick to \u20b9100 or \u20b9200 notes.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>USD<\/strong> is also accepted in larger souvenir shops, but you will likely receive your change in Ngultrum.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1703\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1703\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are there international shipping services? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1703\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9395e7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9395e7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68af8d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68af8d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you buy heavy items like <i>Dapa<\/i> bowls or furniture, you don&#8217;t have to carry them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <p><strong>Bhutan Post:<\/strong> Offers reliable international EMS and parcel services from Thimphu and Paro.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p><strong>Private Couriers:<\/strong> Both <strong>FedEx<\/strong> and <strong>DHL<\/strong> have offices in Thimphu and can handle door-to-door international shipping with customs clearance assistance.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p><strong>Store Shipping:<\/strong> Many high-end shops will arrange the shipping for you for an extra fee.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1704\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1704\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is there a VAT refund for tourists? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1704\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a35dd0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a35dd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bad5b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bad5b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Currently, Bhutan does not have a standard VAT refund system for tourists. 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