Business Sourcing Trips

Nepal Trade
Discovery Mission

A 4-night, 5-day guided buyer and procurement trip to Kathmandu's top supplier districts. Pre-vetted showrooms, certified trade interpreter, and post-trip sourcing report — built for serious buyers.

£1,850
Per Person · Land Only
6–12
Small Buyer Group
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© Sushanta Rokka on Unsplash
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Oct–Mar optimal season · Peak supplier availability
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8 weeks lead time · Supplier pre-vetting required
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Supplier pre-vetting · All factories vetted pre-trip
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Post-trip sourcing report · MOQs, pricing, contacts
Programme Inclusions

Everything a Serious
Buyer Needs

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6–8 Pre-Vetted Supplier Showrooms & Factories
Private transport to curated manufacturer visits across Kathmandu's supplier districts — pashmina, thangka, singing bowls, woodcraft, metalwork and textiles.
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Certified Nepali–English Trade Interpreter
A professional trade interpreter — not a tourist guide — accompanies all supplier meetings, ensuring accurate communication on pricing, MOQs and specifications.
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3-Star Business Hotel · 4 Nights · Kathmandu
Well-located business hotel with meeting room access, reliable WiFi, and proximity to the main supplier districts in Patan and Boudha.
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Pre-Trip Supplier Briefing Pack
Product catalogues, MOQ sheets, and indicative pricing for all scheduled suppliers — delivered 2 weeks before departure so your team can prepare questions.
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Trade & Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) Intro
Formal introduction to Nepal's Trade and Export Promotion Centre for compliance guidance, certification requirements, and export process documentation.
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Half-Day Cultural Tour · Patan Craft Quarter
A sourcing-focused cultural visit to Patan's craft quarter — understanding the heritage and production methods behind Nepal's key export categories.
Nepali artisan painting fabric Kathmandu
© Waleed Derhem
Kathmandu storefront craft items on display Basantapur
© Bishan Thapa Magar
Nepali woman spinning thread traditional clothing craft
© Sushanta Rokka
Nepal handicraft ceramics plates sourcing
© JSB Co.
Artisan sculptor Nepal craft sourcing
© JSB Co.
Tamang woman cultural attire art gallery Patan Nepal
© Sushanta Rokka
Kathmandu craft store front display Basantapur Nepal
© Bishan Thapa Magar
Who This Mission Is For

Target Buyers &
Product Categories

MY / ID Focus
Fashion & Lifestyle Retail
Pashmina, felt, hemp textiles — Nepal handicrafts export to 85 countries, with pashmina and textiles as the top lines for MY/ID fashion and wellness buyers.
Wellness Sector
Wellness & Spa Product Importers
Singing bowls, handmade incense, essential oils, ritual objects — growing demand from wellness centres, spas, and spiritual retail across Southeast Asia.
Home & Gift
Home Décor & Gift Importers
Woodcraft, metalcraft, thangka paintings — positioned as authentic, artisan-made alternatives to mass-produced home goods, commanding premium retail margins.
MY / ID Distribution
Ethical & Fair-Trade Distributors
Nepal's artisan cooperatives supply certified fair-trade goods — a growing category for distributors serving ethical retail, corporate gifting, and conscious consumer brands.
Tech & Outsourcing
IT Outsourcing Scouts
BPO and software development scouting — Nepal's tech sector (Kathmandu) is an emerging low-cost destination for software development and back-office services.
All Sectors
Your China Collaborator
Your China/Indonesia collaborator contact is the key pipeline for early clients here — particularly MY/ID fashion and wellness buyers seeking authentic alternative sourcing.
85 Countries
Nepal handicrafts export to 85 countries worldwide. Pashmina & textiles are the top export lines. MY/ID fashion and wellness buyers represent an underserved market — your China/Indonesia collaborator contact is the key pipeline for early clients.
5-Day Programme

Day-by-Day
Sourcing Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Briefing · Kathmandu
Airport transfer to 3-star business hotel. Evening supplier briefing session — review pre-trip supplier pack, set objectives, confirm meeting schedule for Days 2–4.
Day 2
Patan & Boudha Supplier District · Full Day
Morning visits to 3–4 pre-vetted suppliers in Patan — thangka studios, woodcraft workshops, pashmina showrooms. Afternoon: Boudha district — singing bowls and wellness product manufacturers. All visits with trade interpreter.
Day 3
Thamel & Swayambhunath Districts · Full Day
Morning: TEPC introduction and compliance/export documentation briefing. Afternoon: Thamel district — hemp textiles, metalwork and gift manufacturers. Evening: free time for independent follow-up meetings or Patan craft quarter visit.
Day 4
Follow-Up Meetings & Cultural Tour
Morning: return visits to priority suppliers for sampling, negotiation or additional meetings (buyer-directed). Afternoon: guided cultural tour of Patan craft quarter — understanding heritage and production context behind key categories.
Day 5
Debrief & Departure
Morning debrief session — consolidate contacts, samples, and notes. Post-trip sourcing report compilation begins (delivered within 7 business days). Airport transfer and departure.
Pricing & Return

B2B Investment,
Not a Holiday

Price per person · Land only
£1,850
Small curated buyer group · 6–12 pax · ex-flights
Oct–Mar optimal
8 weeks lead time
Supplier pre-vetting
Post-trip report
  • Private transport to 6–8 pre-vetted supplier showrooms & factories
  • Certified Nepali–English trade interpreter for all meetings
  • 3-star business hotel · Kathmandu · 4 nights
  • Pre-trip supplier briefing pack (catalogues, MOQs, pricing)
  • Intro to Trade & Export Promotion Centre (TEPC)
  • Half-day cultural tour · Patan craft quarter
  • Post-trip sourcing report with all supplier contacts
  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

Priced higher than leisure tours because this bespoke, curated service is a B2B investment. It saves you the cognitive load, time and funding. Enjoy a relaxed sourcing journey with us.

Business Enquiries

Request a
Buyer Briefing

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

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Email
mo@qirodigital.com
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Lead Time
Minimum 8 weeks before departure
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Pre-Vetting
Supplier pre-vetting is required for all missions
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Post-Trip
Full sourcing report delivered within 7 business days
Trade Mission Enquiry
We'll build a curated supplier shortlist within 48 hours
Supplier shortlist and briefing sent to your work email within 48 hours.
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Enquiry Received

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

Photography Credits — Unsplash
Sushanta Rokka — Tamang woman in traditional attire, Patan; woman spinning thread, Darchula JSB Co. via Unsplash+ — craft ceramics & soapstone artisan Waleed Derhem — woman painting on fabric, Kathmandu Bishan Thapa Magar — Kathmandu craft storefront, Basantapur