Norbulingka Institute
The Norbulingka Institute was developed by the Dalai Lama in order to preserve and develop the Tibetan art and craft. The institute is around 15 km from Mc Leodganj and can be reached by a bus or a taxi. Norbulingka derives its name from the summer residence of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa. It spreads over an area of seven acres. The building, consisting of a library, temple, college, design studio, workshop, guesthouse and a cafe, was constructed without chopping of a single tree or its branch. The ponds, bridges and gardens lend a unique charm to the entire area.
The Thangka Painting department has a master training his students in this art form according to the ancient Tibetan manuscript. In a showroom of the institute, you can place an order for these thangkas. Price can range anywhere between 5000 to 20,000. There is also a woodwork section where the art of casting traditional Tibetan images are taught. This crafts department is open daily from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening.
The highlight of the Norbulingka Institute is the Losel Doll Museum. The museum displays a collection of 160 dolls made over a period of 15 years. These pretty dolls showcase the costumes and activities of the people in each of the regions of Tibet. The museum is open from 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening.
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