The 2 Months I Spent at Jhamtse Gatsal

I was privileged enough to visit Jhamtse Gatsal at age 18 in order to install some educational technology for the teachers. Gatsal is a unique and beautiful community, and no where else have I ever seen a school in such a beautiful setting. The children and bright and glowing, the tireless staff incredibly hard working, and the entire community is guided by the common goal of serving and educating the children.

The community is surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, and billowing clouds will occasionally blow through the school grounds. Warm mornings are fairly common (depending on the season) but give way to thunderstorms during the evening and night. It is not uncommon to be walking about and see a local farmer tending to his grazing cattle.

You will be honored by the beautiful cultural customs, touched by the innocence of the children, and determined by the dedication of the housemothers and staff. Spending any amount of time at Gatsal, especially as a teacher, is guaranteed to be a life-changing experience, and is something you will never forget.