Our next stop is the Sobha Singh Art Gallery, named after the celebrated Sikh painter Sardar Sobha Singh, who relocated to the Himalayas after leaving Lahore during the Partition of India. A master of portraiture, Sobha Singh drew inspiration from European art, particularly English painters, during his time with the British Indian Army. His works include iconic portraits of India's revolutionary heroes like Sardar Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Deeply respectful of women's dignity, he created exquisite paintings of brides that vividly captured the folk culture of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. This gallery offers a glimpse into his artistic legacy and enduring contributions to Indian art.

Prepare to get your hands dirty during a 15-minute pottery session at one of the oldest working pottery studios in the country, tucked away in the scenic Kangra Valley. Andretta, often referred to as an artist's village, became a hub for pottery when Sardar Gurcharan Singh, the pioneer of India's blue pottery revival, was invited by Norah Richards—an Irish actress and theatre artist devoted to revitalising Punjabi culture and promoting it globally

Norah Richards, born on October 29, 1876, in Ireland, was an actress and theatre practitioner who dedicated 60 years of her life to enriching the cultural fabric of the Kangra Valley. Her unwavering commitment to reviving and promoting Punjabi culture earned her the title of the "Lady Gregory of Punjab."

Located in Himachal Pradesh, this Tibetan Buddhist nunnery stands as a prominent centre for the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism, specifically dedicated to empowering nuns. Renowned for its educational initiatives, the nunnery has become a beacon of progress, fostering the spiritual and academic growth of female practitioners within Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Tashi Jong Monastery, nestled in the serene Kangra Valley near Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, is a significant Tibetan Buddhist monastery and part of a Tibetan refugee settlement. This spiritual haven serves as a vital centre for preserving Tibetan culture and spirituality in India. Later on Back to Hotel.