Overview
Discover the story behind Nepal’s iconic Lokta paper at one of the country’s oldest handmade paper cooperatives. Learn how this eco-friendly tradition from the Himalayas is kept alive through fair trade practices and sustainable methods. Witness the process from bark to paper, and create your own handcrafted Lokta souvenir.
Description
Lokta paper is more than just paper—it’s Nepal’s heritage pressed between sheets.Lokta paper, also known as Nepali paper, is a unique and eco-friendly handmade paper crafted from the inner bark of the Daphne plant, which thrives in the high altitudes of the Himalayas. This ancient tradition has been passed down through generations in Nepal, where it holds significant cultural and historical importance. The origins of Lokta paper can be traced back to the Lichchhavi period (4th-8th century AD), when it was primarily used for religious texts and official documents. At Get Paper Industry, one of Nepal’s oldest handmade paper cooperatives, that tradition continues with care for people and the planet.
The factory doesn’t just produce beautiful paper; it runs on fair trade values, recycles waste materials like cotton rags and banana fibres, and treats its own water. Every sheet is dried in the sun, every product tells a story of local livelihoods sustained and old knowledge kept alive. This experience invites you to see how this humble material connects generations, communities, and global partners—while giving you a chance to make your own piece of Nepalese tradition to take home.
Trip Highlights
Discover the story behind Nepal’s famous Lokta paper and its cultural significance.
Learn how the factory pioneered fair trade practices and eco-friendly production.
Observe each step of the papermaking process, from raw fiber to finished product.
Create your own Lokta paper crafts to take home as a souvenir.
Why This Experience Matters
Your participation helps preserve an age-old craft and sustain fair employment for local artisans. By supporting this experience, you are directly contributing to a community that has set an example of environmental responsibility and social impact for decades.
