Where There Be Dragons: Bhutan 10-Day Experience

Adventure to a remote Himalayan kingdom and explore inspiring conservation projects , sacred cliffside monasteries, and how happiness can be a national measure of success. This 10-day travel intensive program is for students interested in hands-on exposure to Buddhist practices and long-held Himalayan traditions.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS & OUTCOMES

• Meditation and hands-on learning with monks and nuns through multiple monastery visits 
• Develop an understanding of Bhutanese culture, life, and philosophy and how their approach to economic development and environmental sustainability contrasts to different parts of the world
• Hike up to Paro Taktsang, the sacred cliffside monastery also known as the “Tiger’s Nest” and experience some of the most majestic religious sites on Earth
• Meet with environmental activists and scientists working to preserve Bhutan’s unique flora and fauna