This charitable school trains disadvantaged children in the traditional arts of painting, sculpture and carving. It's in the village of Kabisa, 2km up the east valley road from Pangri Zampa, 10km north of Thimphu. Ask your guide to call ahead to arrange a visit.
Choki Traditional Art School
Thimphu
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