Shopping & Handicrafts

Best Shopping & Souvenirs

Ladakh is a paradise for unique souvenirs, offering handcrafted artifacts, Tibetan-inspired jewelry, Pashmina shawls, and exquisite woolen items. Whether you’re looking for authentic Ladakhi handicrafts or spiritual keepsakes, the markets of Ladakh have something special for every traveler.

 What to Buy in Ladakh?

1️ Pashmina Shawls & Woolen Clothes

✔ Ladakh is world-famous for its fine Pashmina wool, made from the undercoat of Ladakhi Pashmina goats.
✔ Buy handwoven Pashmina shawls, scarves, stoles, and woolen socks.
✔ Also find yak wool & sheep wool sweaters, gloves, and caps.

 Where to Buy?

• Ladakh Pashmina Emporium (Leh Market)
• Women’s Alliance of Ladakh (Changspa, Leh)
• Tibetan Refugee Market (Leh Main Bazaar)

 Price Range: ₹2,000–₹20,000+ (depending on quality & craftsmanship)

2️ Tibetan Handicrafts & Buddhist Art

✔ Authentic Thangka Paintings – Hand-painted religious artworks on cloth.
✔ Prayer Wheels & Prayer Flags – Symbolic Buddhist souvenirs.
✔ Buddha Statues & Religious Artifacts – Made from brass, bronze, or wood.

 Where to Buy?

• Tibetan Handicraft Emporium (Leh Market)
• Ladakh Art Palace (Leh Bazaar)
• Monasteries (Hemis, Thiksey, Alchi)

 Price Range: ₹500–₹10,000 (depending on size & intricacy)

3️ Apricot Products & Organic Goods

✔ Ladakh is famous for organic dried apricots, apricot jam, apricot oil, and sea buckthorn juice.
✔ Apricot oil is great for skincare and is a must-buy local product.

 Where to Buy?

• Ladakh Apricot Store (Leh)
• Local markets in Nubra Valley & Turtuk
• Self-Help Groups (SHGs) run by Ladakhi women

 Price Range: ₹150–₹1,500

4️ Silver & Tibetan Jewelry

✔ Ladakhi silver jewelry is handcrafted with turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli.
✔ Buy rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made by Ladakhi artisans.

 Where to Buy?

• Tibetan Handicraft Market (Leh)
• Moti Bazaar (Leh)
• Ladakhi Women’s Cooperative (Changspa, Leh)

 Price Range: ₹500–₹15,000 (depending on design & stone quality)

5️ Dry Fruits & Local Ladakhi Tea

✔ Ladakh produces high-quality almonds, walnuts, and apricots.
✔ Try traditional Butter Tea, herbal tea, and Kashmiri Kahwa.

 Where to Buy?

• Main Bazaar (Leh)
• Local farmer’s markets in Nubra & Kargil

 Price Range: ₹300–₹2,500

6️ Ladakhi Carpets & Handwoven Rugs

✔ Ladakh produces beautiful woolen carpets, woven by hand on traditional looms.
✔ The designs are inspired by Tibetan and Kashmiri patterns.

 Where to Buy?

• Ladakh Handloom Centre (Leh)
• J&K Government Emporium (Leh Market)

 Price Range: ₹5,000–₹50,000

7️ Yak Cheese (Chhurpi) & Traditional Food Items

✔ Chhurpi (Yak Cheese) is a famous Ladakhi delicacy, available in soft & hard forms.
✔ Try Ladakhi barley flour (Tsampa), Yak butter, and Seabuckthorn juice.

 Where to Buy?

• Leh Market (Local dairy stores)
• Organic Ladakh Stores (Leh & Changspa Road)

 Price Range: ₹200–₹1,500

8️ Trekking & Adventure Gear

✔ Ladakh is a hub for high-altitude trekking & biking, and you can buy jackets, sleeping bags, gloves, and hiking gear at local stores.

 Where to Buy?

• Dzomsa (Leh) – Best for eco-friendly trekking supplies
• Ladakh Trek & Tour Shop (Leh Market)

 Price Range: ₹1,000–₹10,000