 Even
as Asia modernizes beyond her cities toward
the farthest reaches of mountain, jungle and
desert, the absolute diversity and richness
of her cultural heritage is still being uncovered
and revealed. There is yet so much to discover,
to see and to experience. But, as with all jewels,
one needs to know where to look.
At Mountain Delights we don't want to just "show you the
sights". It's not enough, and it's not our way. We
coordinate our trip calendar with all the significant
national and regional festivals, as well as with other more
local religious and cultural events, affording the
opportunity to experience our destinations at their best and
most aesthetically diverse.
Whether your interest is participating in the customs and
traditions of religious and seasonal festivals, in admiring
ancient works of art or meeting today's urban artisans, we
will accommodate you.
We have, and continue, great pleasure and long reputation
in helping to arrange, organize and coordinate all types
of specialized artistic events - from concept,
venue-planning, participants, logistics, through creating
the right ambiance and interaction, right down to the
fine-tuning of last details.
Whether it be a unique inter-cultural specialized event, a
group with a special interest, or even an addition to a
regular tour group's other activities in our part of Asia -
we have the contacts, the experience and the expertise to
arrange it for you.
The Potters of Nepal are adept at making terra-cotta and
glazed earthenware. They equally supply life's mundane
necessities (terra-cotta bowls, cups, vessels and even
water supply pipes), to beautiful religious household
adornments, and their own personal artistic flights of
fantasy and wonder. For those interested in pottery,
working with them, learning from them and sharing with
them is the experience of a lifetime. Simple tools, simple
materials, agile minds and extraordinary results.
Learn the casting of bronze, copper and brass statuary
using the ancient "lost-wax method", practice the moulding
and engraving of these malleable metals with artisans who
still produce the world's finest in Hindu and Buddhist
statuary, symbols and physical representation.
In weaving, you can learn to cast raw wool or to spin
cotton using a simple wheel, and come to grips with the
intricacies of pattern and design in hand-loom Tibetan and
Nepalese carpets. Or sit with woodworkers, whose skills
have been honed from long years of apprenticeship to the
masters in intricate curve and filigree of the traditional
carved doors, windows and lattice furnishings.
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