Shopping & Handicrafts

Thangka Paintings – Traditional Buddhist Art

What is it?

• Intricate Tibetan Buddhist paintings on silk or cotton, depicting deities and mandalas.
• Used for meditation and religious rituals.

✅ Why Buy?

• A timeless spiritual souvenir, representing Sikkim’s Buddhist culture.
• Handmade and beautifully detailed by local artisans.

 Where to Buy?

• Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Gangtok
• Monasteries like Rumtek & Pemayangtse

 Price Range: ₹1,500 – ₹50,000 (varies based on size & detail).