Shopping for Pashmina in Kathmandu: A Complete Guide

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World-famous for adventure travel and cultural voyeurism, Nepal is also a fabulous shopping destination. 

By Nepal, I mean particularly Kathmandu and Pokhara. Unlike Singapore and Zurich, Kathmandu and Pokhara are so inexpensive that even travelers who don’t think of themselves as international bargain hunters find that shopping – or at least browsing – is one of the most enjoyable parts of their visit. This is largely due to the long traditions of...