Tucked amidst the mighty hills of Himachal, Dharamshala is a quiet town full of Tibetan prayer flags, rolling wheels and a whiff of romanticism. Rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and warm people make Dharamshala an ideal place to delve into history, culture, and nature.
On this Edutour, gain deeper insights into Tibetan lifestyle, culture and ecology through immersion with local communities, hands-on workshops, adventurous day-hike in the hills and exploring the region with subject matter experts
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Arrive at Dharamshala, the land of rich history, bilingual cultures and HH The Dalai Lama! Begin your Edutour with program briefing by Team Redwood to lay down objectives.
Get introduced to Tibetan Buddhism as you discover Tibetan works and transcripts at an age-old library
Know how Tibetan artistic lineages are being nurtured as you visit an institute dedicated towards preservation and restoration of arts. Understand the intricacies of Thangka Painting from skilled artisans in a hands-on workshop.
Did you know Dharamshala has the highest international cricket ground in the world? When you look at the views from up there, you will be bowled over!
Spend your day in McLeodganj, basking in the story of Dalai Lama’s journey of escape from Tibet to India. Interact with Lamas and monks and learn about the significance of meditation.
Walk the narrow lanes of vibrant local markets offering the choicest of handicrafts.
Get insights on sustainable waste management at a center built for studying classical Indian wisdom traditions.
Participate in handicrafts workshop with the locals and support the local economy’s cause of promoting an eco-friendly way of life
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Bring forth the pure and fundamental energy of life in a mindfulness session – an important practice in Buddhism.
With this new found energy, hike to the hilly area of Billing to explore and understand how innovative waste management techniques have benefited the surrounding
Don the hat of a workshop convener as you drive a session on environmental awareness for younger students at a local government school.
Share your learnings of Tibetan Buddhism, its way of life, and your perspectives with your peers as you conclude the Edutour
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