Nepal Art Gallery · Thangka & Nepali Painting · Thamel, Kathmandu
Himalayan Art, From Our Gallery to Your Home.
Traditional thangka paintings and modern Nepalese art from a trusted gallery in the heart of Thamel.
Browse our collection, visit to choose yours
Our Gallery
A family-run gallery, a few steps off the noise of Thamel.
Nepal Art Gallery sits on Chaksibari Marg, directly in front of Global IME Bank. Inside, every piece on our walls is genuine hand-painted work — thangkas on cotton canvas, Himalayan landscapes in oil and watercolour, and contemporary paintings by Kathmandu artists we know personally.
We are artists and a family before we are shopkeepers. When you walk in, someone will happily sit with you and explain what a mandala means, why the pigments are ground from stone, or how many months a single thangka took to finish. Ask as many questions as you like — that conversation is the part we enjoy most.
Our prices are fair and clearly explained, based on the size, detail and time behind each painting. There is no pressure to buy, and nothing here is mass-produced print work sold as original art.
Latest From Instagram
New pieces as they're painted — straight from our Instagram.
The Collection
Browse our collection, visit to choose yours.
These are pieces currently on our walls in Thamel. Every painting is one of a kind, so what you see here is what you can come and hold in your hands. Found something you like? Send us a message about that exact piece and we will confirm it is still available, share more photos, and tell you the price.
Traditional Thangka Paintings
Hand-painted thangkas and Buddha paintings, following traditional Nepali and Tibetan iconography.
Kalachakra Mandala Thangka (Teal)
Hand-painted mandala thangka on cotton canvas, with gold endless-knot corners.
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Kalachakra Mandala Thangka (Blue)
Hand-painted mandala thangka on cotton canvas, fine detail work throughout.
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Hand-painted, acrylic on cotton canvas. Rolls safely for travel or shipping.
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Himalayan Landscape Art
Hand-painted Himalayan peaks, glacial lakes and high valleys on canvas.
Black & White Himalaya Panorama
Hand-painted monochrome panorama, acrylic on canvas.
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Modern Nepalese Paintings
Contemporary Nepali painting by Kathmandu artists, in traditional colours and motifs.
Looking for something you saw in the gallery?
We hold far more work than we can show here, including larger thangkas and commissions painted to a size you need. Describe the piece — or send us a photo — and we will find it for you.
Message the GalleryWhy Buy From Us
The reasons visitors come back — and send their friends.
Genuine Hand-Painted Work
Every painting is made by hand by artists in the Kathmandu Valley — brush on canvas, mineral and natural pigments, gold detailing where the tradition calls for it. We will always tell you exactly who painted a piece and how long it took.
Knowledgeable, No-Pressure Staff
We explain the symbolism, the school of painting and the technique behind whatever catches your eye, for as long as you want to talk. Browse, take photos, come back tomorrow. Nobody will follow you around the room.
Worldwide Shipping Available
Thangkas and canvases are rolled in protective tubes and shipped internationally with tracking, or packed flat for your luggage. We handle the paperwork so your painting reaches home safely.
In Their Words
What visitors tell us before they leave.
The staff took real time to explain the meaning and technique behind each painting.
— Art Lover, Visitor to Kathmandu
Beautiful collection, and genuinely reasonable prices compared to other galleries in Thamel.
— Traveler, Europe
A relaxed, no-pressure experience — we left with a piece we truly loved.
— Couple, United States
What Our Customers Say
Reviews from visitors around the world.
Shop From Anywhere
Can’t make it to Thamel? Our walls are on Instagram.
We post new thangkas and paintings as they arrive, with close-up detail shots and sizes. Follow along, send us a message about anything you like, and we will arrange payment and worldwide shipping to your door.
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Find us on Chaksibari Marg, Thamel.
We are directly in front of Global IME Bank, a two-minute walk from the main Thamel crossroads. Walk in any day of the week — no appointment needed.
Address
Nepal Art Gallery
Chaksibari Marg (in front of Global IME Bank)
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Opening Hours
- Monday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
International Payments
We welcome international customers! Pay securely from abroad using PayPal via Xoom — click below, log in with your PayPal account, and send directly to our eSewa wallet.
Pay via Xoom (PayPal)When sending, choose “Mobile Wallet” as the receiving option and enter this eSewa ID: 9841163840 (Rajiv Karki).