Thongsa Market
Overview
Established over a century ago, Thongsa Market is one of Kalimpong’s oldest and most traditional trading centers, connected with Buddhist traders and the Bhutanese monastic system. It is known for handcrafted goods, incense, fabrics, and prayer items.
Details
This market offers prayer flags, butter lamps, thangka paintings, handmade soaps, and Tibetan jewelry. It is smaller but culturally rich, often visited after monastery visits.
Itinerary
Combine this market visit with a trip to a nearby monastery. Buy spiritual items and traditional incense, enjoy local snacks, and photograph the narrow lanes lined with wooden shops.
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