While you are here, you will definitely want to check our Norbulingka Institute, a centre dedicated to preserving Tibetan art and culture. Please inquire at the reception and our staff will arrange the visit and book the guided tour of the institute.
We suggest at least a couple of hours to explore Norbulingka. It is a quick 30-minute taxi ride from Chonor House.
Visitors will be able to observe Tibetan artisans and their apprentices as they practice the ancient Buddhist art forms of statue-making, thangka painting, thangka applique, as well as the decorative arts of woodcarving, wood painting, tailoring, and weaving.
A magnificent example of Tibetan religious architecture, displaying some of the finest work done by Norbulingka artists, and the perfect place for prayer and reflection.
Norbulingka Institute takes its name from the Dalai Lama’s summer palace in Lhasa, Tibet which is renowned for its beautiful gardens, and was also a centre for religious art. Norbulingka, which means “Jewel Park” is set amidst beautiful gardens, pools and streams.
The Losel doll museum houses a collection of over 150 dolls dressed in traditional costumes from various regions of Tibet. The costumes, meticulously researched show the richness and diversity of life on the Tibetan Plateau.
Our flagship shop offers the complete range of products created by our artists —from thangkas to hand-carved furniture to Norbulingka’s soft and elegant line of clothing. When you purchase from our shop, you support our mission of our cultural preservation.