Snow Lion Travel offers a range of educational tours that are designed to provide students with a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Bhutanese culture, history and ecology. These tours are ideal for students, educators, and curious travelers who wish to extend their education beyond the classroom.

Here are some of the educational activities that we offer for international students in Bhutan.

Cultural Study Tours: These tours offer hands-on experience with Bhutanese arts such as thangka painting, sculpture, and weaving, conducted by local artisans.

Culinary Workshops: Participants learn to prepare traditional dishes like Ema Datshi and Momos, delving into the agricultural practices and local ingredients of Bhutan.

Local Festivals: Timing a visit with local Tshechus (religious festivals) allows participants to witness colorful mask dances, music performances, and religious rituals central to Bhutanese spirituality and community life.

Gross National Happiness (GNH) Philosophy: Witness firsthand Bhutan’s focus on well-being over pure GDP, learning how culture, environment, and government balance progress.

Buddhism: Visit monasteries (like Tiger’s Nest), interact with monks, and observe spiritual practice that deeply influence daily life and architecture.

Home Stays and Village visits: Staying with a Bhutanese family or visiting rural villages provides a close-up view of daily life in Bhutan.

Hands-On Activities: Participate in art, craft, or field research, gaining practical insights beyond textbooks.

Carbon Negativity: Learn about Bhutan’s commitment to environmental conservation and its role as a carbon-negative country.

Sustainable Tourism: Gain insight into Bhutan’s high-value, low- impact tourism model and its impact.

Trekking Experience: Trekking for students is an adventure, multi- day walk in nature, building fitness, confidence, and life skills like teamwork, planning, and resilience, often focusing on easier trails for enjoying stunning scenery, making it a great way to step out of comfort zones and learn about the world.

Free Education: Visit local schools to observe Bhutan’s free, high- quality education system and its impact.

Holistic Approach: See how education integrates cultural values with academic learning, enhancing social and emotional development.

These tours are designed to offer profound learning experience amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas, with expert guides and comprehensive learning programs ensuring a transformative educational adventure in Bhutan.