Nepal is a true treasure for shoppers, especially for those who love quintessential street shopping and quirky products. For the rational buyers, markets in Nepal offer quality products and the most organic ingredients. You can shop a wide variety of local produce as well as authentic silk, woolen clothes and ethnic artifacts. Also, as Nepal has been an intersection for international trading routes for several years these markets are filled with old architecture. The traditional street markets are majestic and truly a delight to walk through, even if you do not plan on buying anything.
Here are the top nine listed and visited markets of Nepal:
Asan Market
Situated in the capital city of Kathmandu, Asanalso referred as Ason is a lively market with adjacent to temples andstupas. Asan has been a bustling marketplace for many centuries. The market is builtunder a Newari construction and has a beautiful old-fashioned vibe to it. Asan alsohas a distinguished history and belonged to the Indian-Tibetan trade route. Vendorssell conventional Nepali stuff in the Asan market and you may also find someamazing hidden treasures.
New Road on Kings Way
The New Road on Kings Way in the easternside of Durbar Square is an amazing market to visit in Nepal. This shopping roadis called Kings Way because it leads to the Royal Palace Museum – which earlierwas the residence of the royal kings of Nepal. The market is filled with importedluxury goods as well as small shops. However, the traditional souvenir soldhere is the khukri – a traditional knife which you must consider buying if youlove collecting traditional things. The street specially called the New Road isalso dedicated to traditional Nepalese musical instruments.
The Kalimati Market
The Kalimati Market is although not touristy but offers a great view of the local lifestyle in Nepal. Visit Kalimati Market in Nepal to experience the community and everyday lives of the Nepali people. Also, for shopper there is a wide wholesale market that sells everything from household products, and eateries to authentic items. Check out the fresh produce, raw ingredients, spices, local restaurants and more!
1905 Farmer’s Market
The 1905 restaurant and boutique hotelholds an organic farmer’s market on every Saturday mornings and is also calledas the weekend market. The 1905 Farmer’s Market is also a trendy weekendhangout for foreigners residing Kathmandu. This market also has a range ofready-to-eat products, home cooked items, pastries and cakes shops. You mayfind the 1905 Farmer’s Market expensive than any other local markets. This isbecause the market is mostly visited by foreigners and the quality of productsare also really of a high quality.
Freak Street
The Durbar Square has a lot of shoppingstreets and one such market located at the southern end is called the FreakStreet. You can shop Tibetan goods and clothes at the Freak Street along withquality materials and textiles. You will also find a load of souvenirs such as Nepal’sfamous kit bags, clothes, goodies, knickknacks, etc. So, visit the Freak Streetto get your shopping dose but do not forget to bargain.
Taragaon Market
Taragaon Market in Nepal is yet anotherfamous agricultural market well known for organic products and the only one certifiedby the District Agriculture Development Office. This weekend market is locatednear the Hyatt Regency Hotel on the grounds of the red brick adjacent to the TaragaonMuseum. The Taragaon Market can be visited if you plan to stay around the Boudhaarea of Kathmandu as it is in the same proximity.
The Art Market
The Art Market, held once a month on aSaturday at The Yellow House in Sanepa, concentrates on the modern arts and handmadecrafts promoting the local Nepali artists. You can purchase amazing paintings,printed t-shirts, contemporary art, handcrafted jewels, etc. The Art marketalso hosts live music and is a popular choice for brunch among the tourists.The market spirited in the winters from November to February.
NexUs Night Market
Amazingly, Kathmandu also offer nightlife! The Nexus Night Market started recently in 2018 and is held every month end on a Friday night. The market is located at the NexUs Garden, which is well known for its arts and activism community. The market has live music, food stalls, handcrafted items, Tibetan products, Nepalese traditional items and so much more.
So, when are you planning to indulge in a shopping spree and browse through the markets of Nepal?
