Thanka Shopping in Kathmandu: Explore Buddhist Art and Culture
Kathmandu
Immerse yourself in the rich Buddhist art and culture of Kathmandu with a visit to a Thanka house. Explore intricate Thanka paintings and learn about their significance with a knowledgeable guide. Prices range from $10 to $1000.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Swayambhunath Temple - We take you to the Swaymbunath temple ofr the Best Thanka shopping
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Visit to Swayambhunath Stupa for shopping
What's Not Included
  • Any thanka cost
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu hotel
  • Any cost which is not in cost inclusion
Additional Information

A Thanka is a painting on cotton usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display, mounted on a textile backing somewhat in the style of Chinese scroll paintings, with a further silk cover on the front. So treated, thangkas can last a long time, but because of their delicate nature, they have to be kept in dry places where moisture will not affect the quality of the silk. Most thangkas are relatively small, comparable in size to a Western half-length portrait, but some are extremely large, several metres in each dimension; these were designed to be displayed, typically for very brief periods on a monastery wall, as part of religious festivals. Most thangkas were intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students.
In this tour, you are provided a guide and transportation to the Thanka house.The cost of Thanka is ranging from $10 to $1000 depending a quality and the labour of Master artist.

Location
Swayambhunath Temple
Swayamhu Circle Road,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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