Journey to Ladakh: Art, Culture, & Siddhartha School
One of the Tour Stops Includes Attending Our 30th Anniversary Celebration!
Experience Ladakh’s rich artistic heritage on an immersive 12-day journey with Global Family Travels, where culture, creativity, and history come to life. Steeped in Tibetan Buddhist tradition and shaped by its Silk Road history, Ladakh’s artistic heritage shines in thangka paintings, monastery murals, and intricate textiles. Explore sacred sites like Hemis, Thiksey, and Alchi, connect with local artisans, and discover the region’s stunning craftsmanship, from pashmina weaving to intricate stupas. This immersive journey blends cultural exploration with hands-on creativity, inviting travelers to draw inspiration from Ladakh’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions. Each day allows time for you to create your own art, inspired by this unique destination.
Attend Our 30th Anniversary Event on Campus on July 8
This special trip also includes a visit to Siddhartha School, where you’ll experience traditional dance and cultural performances as part of the school’s 30th anniversary celebration. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with the local community and see firsthand how education is shaping Ladakh’s future.
Feel free to email Global Family Travels with questions or if you want to partake in a shorter part of this special journey’s experiences: [email protected]
Join us for this unforgettable journey; reserve your spot today!
Photo: The Siddhartha School celebrates its 30th anniversary on July 8, 2025, and you are invited! All are welcome on campus for this day of celebration. For an in-depth cultural experience, book with Global Family Travel’s art tour.
Meet the Two Trip Facilitators
Laura Kozaitis,
Co-Trip Facilitator
Laura’s passion for Himalayan art and heritage began in 1989 when she first traveled to the region to study with a master Ladakhi thangka painter. Four years later, she co-founded the Siddhartha School Project (now
Photo: (above) Laura and Khensur Rinpoche at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, New York City.
Partnership) with her Smith College professor Khensur Rinpoche Lobzang Tsetan, a Ladakhi Buddhist monk. She is also on the advisory board of the Siddhartha School Partnership. Additionally, Laura is the CEO of Silk Road Spaceship, a slow-fashion, fair-trade e-commerce website featuring hand-dyed silk accessories and unique product collaborations with Himalayan designers. READ MORE.
Mona Pearl Treyball,
Co-Trip Facilitator
Mona Pearl Treyball (pictured right) believes that connecting to art and culture elevates our consciousness and spiritual connections to this world. First coming to Ladakh as part of a spiritual journey and connection to Buddhist monk Khensur Rinpoche Lobzang Tsetan and his school for children of Ladakhi heritage, Mona then became
a board member of the Siddhartha School Partnership. Mona is also an artist in many mediums–watercolor, acrylics, photography, glass, beads, metals, and woods. She likes to explore the dimensions of color and light and find beauty in a moment. READ MORE.
