Thanka Shopping in Kathmandu

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

A professional tour guide
Drop to the Swaymbunath Stupa for Shopping
Any thanka cost
Accommodation in Kathmandu hotel
Any cost which is not in cost inclusion

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all the travelers from Thamel, a touristic hub or its surrounding area

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
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    Swaymbhunath

    We take you to the Swaymbunath temple ofr the Best Thanka shopping

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tour Guide in Nepal

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Cancellation Policy

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

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