Programme 02Trade Discovery Missions

Source Nepal's finest —
in person

A 5-day guided buyer and procurement mission to Kathmandu's artisan districts. Pre-vetted suppliers, trade interpreter, and a full sourcing report. The shortcut serious buyers take.

4 nights
5 days
From £1,850
per person
4–12
buyers per mission
Register Interest Mission Itinerary
Nepal artisan market Kathmandu
Kathmandu artisan district
Nepal craft handicraft market
Traditional craft sourcing
Kathmandu heritage district Nepal
Patan heritage district
What's included

Your complete sourcing infrastructure

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Pre-vetted supplier roster
We pre-screen and shortlist 15–25 suppliers matched to your categories, MOQ, price points, and quality requirements before you arrive.
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Trade interpreter & cultural guide
Your dedicated interpreter is fluent in Nepali, Newari, and trade negotiation — removing friction at every supplier meeting.
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Post-trip sourcing report
Full written report delivered within 7 business days: supplier profiles, samples assessed, pricing notes, and recommended next steps.
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4-star accommodation
Centrally located 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, close to the major artisan districts, with reliable WiFi and business facilities.
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All transfers & logistics
Airport transfers, all ground transport between supplier sites, and a full logistical day-plan for each day.
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Ethical sourcing certification support
Guidance on fair trade, organic, and artisan certification options, with supplier documentation review.
Kathmandu artisan textile trade Nepal
Nepal handicraft weaving pashmina
Sourcing categories

What Nepal's artisans do best

Textiles & fashion
Pashmina, cashmere & woven fabrics
Nepal produces some of the world's finest pashmina. We have direct relationships with ethical mills and weavers in the Kathmandu Valley.
Wellness & lifestyle
Singing bowls, incense & essential oils
From hand-hammered bronze singing bowls to artisan incense sticks — a category with strong demand in UK wellness retail.
Home décor & gifts
Woodcraft, metalwork & thangka art
Intricate hand-carved woodcraft, Newari metalwork, and Buddhist thangka paintings — distinctive, premium, authentically sourced.
Ethical & fair trade
Certified ethical & artisan products
We connect buyers with fair-trade and WFTO-certified producers — full documentation provided for your import compliance.
Mission programme

Five focused days in the markets

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Day one
Arrival & mission briefing dinner
Airport transfer and hotel check-in. Evening mission briefing dinner with your programme director: final supplier shortlist review, district maps, negotiation strategy, and cultural orientation.
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Day two
Patan & Bhaktapur supplier visits
Full day of pre-arranged supplier meetings across Patan's metalwork district and Bhaktapur's woodcraft studios. 6–8 supplier visits with interpreter. Samples collected and documented.
03
Day three
Thamel textile & pashmina district
Focus day in Kathmandu's textile district — pashmina mills, weaving cooperatives, and fashion exporters. Price negotiation support, MOQ discussions, and quality assessment.
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Day four
Open sourcing day & re-visits
Flexible day for re-visits to priority suppliers, exploration of niche categories, or follow-up meetings. Afternoon debrief session: top picks, pricing review, and next-steps planning.
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Day five
Certification review & departure
Morning session reviewing documentation, certifications, and import requirements for your shortlisted suppliers. Airport transfer. Post-trip report delivered within 7 business days.
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Post-mission cultural evening, Pokhara
Trade enquiries

Register for a buyer briefing

Tell us what you're sourcing, your MOQ requirements, and your target markets. We'll respond with a curated supplier shortlist and mission briefing within 48 hours.

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Email
info@nepaljourney.co.uk
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Lead time
Minimum 8 weeks before departure
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Pre-vetting
Supplier pre-vetting required for all missions
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Post-trip
Full sourcing report within 7 business days
Trade Mission Enquiry
We'll send a curated supplier shortlist within 48 hours
Supplier shortlist and briefing sent within 48 hours.
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Enquiry received

We'll send your curated supplier shortlist within 48 hours.