About This Tour
About This Tour
Thangka painting is the sacred Buddhist art of painting deities, mandalas, and Buddhist iconography on cloth — a tradition that has been practiced in the Kathmandu Valley for over a thousand years. In this hands-on workshop, you work with a master Thangka artist in their Kathmandu studio, learning the techniques, iconography, and spiritual significance of this intricate art form.
The workshop begins with an introduction to Thangka symbolism — what the deities represent, why specific colours are used, and how the proportional grid system governs every figure. Then you create your own small Thangka painting using traditional materials, guided step by step by the master artist. You take your completed work home as a meaningful souvenir of your time in Nepal.
What's Included
- Professional local guide or instructor for the activity
- Equipment for the experience where applicable
- Hotel pickup and drop-off where offered
- Local experience and cultural support
- Trip coordination by Eco Holiday Asia
- Included items may vary by experience type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees (visa on arrival available at TIA Kathmandu)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Monument entry fees unless explicitly listed in Included
- Meals and drinks unless specified in Included
- Personal expenses, laundry and souvenirs
- Tips for your guide and driver (appreciated, not mandatory)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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Community Impact of This Trip
Thangka painting is a living art tradition sustained by master artists who have trained for years under senior painters. Your workshop fee directly supports these artists and helps maintain a craft tradition that is central to Nepal’s Buddhist heritage.
Responsible Travel Notes
- Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
- Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
- Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
- Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
- Respect sacred sites and community customs
- Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas
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