Thimphu: Traditional Craft Workshop with a Local Artisan
ID: GYG1483473-2265914
Catégorie:
Pays: Bhoutan
Durée du projet:
06:00 horaires
Description
Meet a local Bhutanese artisan, see traditional crafts being made by hand, try the craft yourself, enjoy Bhutanese tea, and take home a small handmade souvenir you created in Thimphu.
09:00 – Hotel Pickup, Thimphu
Meet your local guide and travel comfortably to a traditional craft workshop in Thimphu.
09:20 – Meet a Bhutanese Artisan
Meet your artisan and discover the story behind Bhutan’s traditional arts and crafts. Learn how these skills have been passed down through generations.
10:00 – Watch the Craft Demonstration
See how the artisan works using traditional techniques. Depending on availability, the session may focus on painting, wood carving, bamboo work, weaving, or handmade paper.
10:30 – Create Your Own Souvenir
Now it’s your turn. With step-by-step guidance from the artisan, try the technique yourself and create a small Bhutanese-inspired handmade item. No previous experience is required.
12:30 – Finish Your Creation
Complete your handmade souvenir and take a moment to appreciate the work you have created yourself.
13:00 – Local Tea & Artisan Conversation
Enjoy a cup of tea or a light local refreshment while talking with the artisan about their craft, traditions and everyday life.
13:45 – Local Craft Area Visit
If time permits, take a short walk through a nearby craft area or local market to see other Bhutanese handmade products.
14:30 – Return to Hotel
Travel back to your hotel with your personally made Bhutanese souvenir and memories of meeting a local craftsperson.
Faits saillants
- Explore Thimphu’s local craft scene
- Meet a local Bhutanese artisan
- Watch traditional craft-making by hand
- Create your own handmade souvenir
- Enjoy Bhutanese tea and local conversation
INCLUS
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Thimphu
- Private transportation
- Local English-speaking guide
- Local Bhutanese artisan/host
- Hands-on traditional craft workshop
- Craft materials and equipment
- One small handmade souvenir created during the workshop
- Bhutanese tea or light local refreshment
- Cultural explanation and artisan interaction
- Applicable taxes and service charges
NON INCLUS
- Lunch
- Additional food or drinks not mentioned
- Additional souvenirs or handicrafts purchased from artisans
- Personal expenses
- Professional photography
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off outside the designated Thimphu area
- Any activity or service not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.