Budget
USD 45/ Per Person
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Duration
1 Days
Trip Overview
Thangka painting is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist silk or cotton art with natural pigments and intricate techniques, mostly depicting deities, Mandalas, and spiritual themes. Renowned for symbolic details, this meditative art is imbued with deep spiritual and cultural significance within both Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Immerse Thangka painting with Day Outer for an ancient art deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhist and Nepali culture. This spiritual and artistic journey will focus on painting Hindu and Buddhist deities, Mandalas, and scenes from Buddha's life on silk or cotton using natural pigments and dyes. Learn the intricate techniques and iconographic rules under the guidance of a master artist.
This half-day workshop is ideal for beginners interested in this meditative art. Extra skill-building packages can be provided for those who would want to continue improving their skills.
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Trip Information
Start : Kathmandu
Finish : Kathmandu
Difficulty :
Easy
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Group Size : 2-10 People 
Season :
Trip Gallery
Trip Itinerary
Start off your day with a hotel pick-up in Kathmandu in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and drive to Boudhnath. Brief visit of Boudhnath stupa.
Place to visit: Nepal
Arrive at Boudhnath and meet your Thangka painting instructor, a master artist versed in the centuries-old tradition. Begin with an introduction to the spiritual significance and techniques of Thangka painting. Learn how these intricate artworks depict Buddhist and Hindu deities, Mandalas, and spiritual themes using natural pigments and precise iconographic rules.
Place to visit: Nepal
Learn Thangka painting from a master artist. You will go through basic strokes, the mixture of mineral pigments, and how silk or cotton canvases are prepared. Although completion of a full painting takes several months, this session will give you an idea about the commitment, focus, and skill that this meditative art requires.
Place to visit: Nepal
After your workshop, take a stroll through the charming streets of Boudhnath. Admire the ancient temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and observe local artisans engaged in traditional crafts.
Place to visit: Nepal
Wrap up your Thangka painting experience with a relaxing drive back to Kathmandu. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel, carrying newfound knowledge and inspiration from this unique art form.
Place to visit: Nepal
Cost Includes
Pick up from and drop off to the hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking guide to facilitate the tour
Thangka painting expert instructor
All materials required for the painting session
Introduction to the history and techniques of Thangka Painting
Guided tour of Boudhanath Stupa
Government Taxes and service charges
Cost Excludes
Meals and drinks
Tips for Guide and Driver
Kathmandu Accommodations
Additional Purchases - genuine Thangka paintings
Thangka Painting sessions more than instructed
Travel insurance.
Entry fees to other sites in Boudhanath Stupa if applicable.
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