Kalimpong, West Bengal

Thangka paintings and hand-painted Tibetan art

Hand-painted Buddhist thangka scroll paintings and Tibetan art prints sold by specialist shops such as Thangka House at the 10th Mile on Rishi Road, Kalimpong's main Tibetan shopping strip. Painters work in traditional pigments on cloth or paper, and the shops range from small souvenirs and postcards to full-size authentic thangka art that is less available at such prices in plains markets. The art is a signature purchase of the 10th Mile market, alongside colourful paintings and wall decors. Buyers get an authentic Himalayan Buddhist artwork with a local artisan provenance.

Typical price: ₹300-50000

Buying tip: Start at the affordable prints and small scrolls at shops on Rishi Road and the 10th Mile, and ask whether a larger thangka is hand-painted in natural pigments before paying a premium.