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souvenirs to get from sikkim

planning a trip to Sikkim and have a lot of friends and family to give gifts? no problem. here are the top 10 souvenirs to get for yourself and your loved ones.
must get souvenirs from sikkim :

1. Sikkim Tea



Sikkim is the land of tea cultivation. sikkim tea from Temi Tea Gardens has exotic taste and flavour. You may pick packets before leaving. It comes in brands as Temi Tea/Sikkim Solja/Denzong Tea.

2. Sikkimese Traditional Dress

The Sikkimese dress looks quite like Nepalese dress and has a really different style when compared to the rest of the Indian clothes. The dresses are made of Silk and also has a hat that can be taken away as a souvenir as well.

3. Pickles


You will find quite a lot of pickle varieties produced in Sikkim. The popular ones are those of Round Chillies (Dalley) and Bamboo shoots.

4.Thangkas

These are religious scrolls usually hung on the walls. These are richly fabricated or even embroidered in some cases with the religious depictions. they are popular miniature paintings that depict the lifestyle and important events from Buddhas life, Buddhist deities, and the mystic mandalas. These paintings are mostly made on cotton, silk, and paper are amongst the best things to buy in Gangtok. They might seem a bit costly and feel delicate, but they are worth every dime.

5. Tibetan Carpets

Tibetan Carpets View

Unlike any other home decor item on sale, the tibetan carpets are one of the best things to shop in Gangtok. Beautifully reflecting the art and culture of Sikkim, you can use it in your living room to give it a traditional touch

6. Sikkimese Cups

Shopping in Gangtok, Sikkim is an absolute delight, thanks to things like the Sikkimese cups that keep popping up in between. Made up of ceramic with colorful art printed on them like dragons and events, these cups make up for great souvenir gifts

7. Hand-Woven Jackets

Hand Woven Jacket

Another thing that makes shopping in Gangtok an experience to remember is the hand-woven jacket that is idyllic for those who love to get an insight into the cultures of different towns and cities. These jackets exude tradition from each of its yarn. Handicrafts in Sikkim are perfect to witness the impressive craftsmanship. These are kimono style jackets adorning beautiful embroidery.

8. Hand-Carved Wooden Tables



Apart from the Tibetan style tables, one can also find the hand-carved tables in Sikkim. Tables might seem a bit too much to carry as souvenirs, but the intricate designs of these hand made tables will make you think otherwise. The tables in Sikkim are built using ‘tooni’ or toona celiata, ‘rani chhaap’ or Macalia Exelsa, and ‘okher’ or Walnut. The eye-catching patterns and designs of these tables makes it difficult to not purchase them

9. Masks

Mask

Another thing that one can only find in Sikkim are the colorful and extremely creative masks. There are little workshops spread all across the country that one can visit to witness the making of this handicraft. A particular wood named ‘Zaru wood’ or ‘Zaru Shing’ is mostly used to make these masks. Such masks adorn the shapes and faces of various deities, animals, and other legends.

4. Sikkim Liquor

Sikkim produces some popular fine quality liquors and is comparatively cheap. You may take home a couple of souvenir brands like Shangrila (whiskey), Fireball (Brandy), Old Gold (Whiskey) and a souvenir pack having miniature sample bottles of all brands.

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