is an epitome of serenity

Dharamshala

is an epitome of serenity

is modernity with sustainability

Dharamshala

is modernity with sustainability

is a canvas of traditional art

Dharamshala

is a canvas of traditional art

is a canvas of traditional art

Dharamshala

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

Highlights of

Dharamshala

Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism

deep into the sea of history associated with Tibetan Buddhism, and HH The Dalai Lama

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Mindfulness & Way Of Life
Mindfulness & Way Of Life

Mindfulness & Way Of Life

with chants and mantras that have been a part of the Dharamshala culture for generations

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Art Conservation & Workshops
Art Conservation & Workshops

Art Conservation & Workshops

Understand the initiatives taken to maintain Tibetan artistic lineages, and participate in hands-on arts & handicrafts workshops with skilled local artisans

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Trekking
Trekking

Trekking

to the hilly area of Billing on foot, exploring the ecosystems on the way. Interact with farmers and understand the inter-dependence between local communities and nature

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Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

Learn about zero waste management project in hilly areas and through interactions with local communities and experts

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CAS Projects
CAS Projects

CAS Projects

Work in teams work on CAS projects assimilating your learnings from the experiences in Dharamshala into actionable steps

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Program Details

Day 1
Home to His Holiness

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

Day 2
Learn Traditional Art

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!

Day 3
Discover Tibetan Roots

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.

Day 4
Waste Management

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

Day 5
Meditate and March!

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

Day 6
Conclusion

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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Dharamshala

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Start-ups & NGO

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Local Partners

Program Leaders

Environmentalists

Adventure Camps

CAS Projects

Activity Partners

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Experts & Activists

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Local NGOs

Conservation NGOs

Local Hosts

History Experts

Traditional Artisans

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