Exploration Tours
This exploration tour is basically designed for students and researchers who would like to explore more about Bhutan in their field of interests. Exploration will mainly concentrate on the Bhutanese culture: including Bhutanese architecture, Bhutanese handicrafts and textiles, religion and beliefs, indigenous medicines and craftsmanship among many others.

Bhutanese Architecture:
Bhutan is known for its 14th-17th century Dzongs or fortresses, which are built on strategic points mainly to guard the country against enemies. Built of backed mud and stones and without using even a single nail, the main feature of our ancient architecture is the absence of formal drawings and plans. If you are lucky you can actually see the construction of a Bhutanese house in the rural areas. (Mostly during the autumn and winter season)

Handicrafts and Textiles:
Bhutan’s textile industry is basically home based. This exploration package will take you to rural areas where intricate fabrics are hand woven on strap handlooms. Vegetable dye is the prominent feature of Bhutanese textiles. The preparation of dyes and the treatment to yarns and the designing of intricate design is rare treat for textile lovers.

Religion and beliefs:
Bhutan is the home of the last Mahayana Buddhism. The Bhutanese life style draws its inspiration from religion and spiritual beliefs. This exploration tour will allow you to study the underlying principles of Buddhism and its relations with Bhutanese philosophy. Meeting with eminent Lamas and discourses can be arranged depending on the interest of the clients.

Craftsmanship:
Traditional craftsmanship in Bhutan is divided into 13 categories “Zorig Chusum” or the learning of the thirteen trades. Students and researchers who are interested in these fields can have hands on experience at the School of Zorig Chusum. We can also arrange talks on Bhutanese painting, sculptors and weaving including site visits to some of the areas inside the countryside where the crafts are prominent.

Indigenous Medicines:
Bhutan was popularly known as “Lhojong Menjong” the southern land of the medicinal herbs. As the name signifies, Bhutan is home to more than 300 species of medicinal herbs and traditional practitioners are wide spread in the country. Researchers and students can see how medicines are derived from various plants and the various indigenous hospitals spread across the kingdom. Lectures and talks can also be arranged.

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