Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour: An Insightful Journey Into Tibetan Settlements In Pokhara

Embark on a full-day Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara and immerse yourself in the rich traditions, art, and spirituality of the Tibetan community. Learn about their history, religion, and way of life from a knowledgeable Tibetan guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery - Join the Tibetan Cultural Tour in Pokhara with Mr. Thupten Gyatso, a knowledgeable guide. Gain insight into Tibetan culture, religion, and refugee life in Nepal. His passion for sharing Tibetan heritage ensures an enriching exploration.
  • You will visit a Buddhist monastery and learn the meanings of different…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Afternoon tea
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Driver
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • DVD (available to purchase) Tibetan music
Additional Information

Embark on a transformative journey with our Tibetan Cultural Tour in Pokhara, guided by Mr. Thupten Gyatso, a native Tibetan deeply connected to the region. Our tours focus on cultural and educational experiences, providing unique insights into the lives of Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
Visit Tibetan refugee settlements for an immersive experience beyond…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gabi_mansini
Dec 25, 2024
The most amazing experience I’ve had in Nepal - When I ran into the Tibetan Encounters Angency at Lakeside I didn’t know fate had prepared such a wonderful day for me!! Since I am a solo traveller I would never have gone to these places on my own but even if you are with your family/friends I still highly recommend this experience as you will hear so much about the tibetan history with the best tibetan guide EVER (Thupten), get in touch with locals, eat the most amazing food you will find in Pokhara and have some life changing budist explanations. Thank you so much for the amazing day!! I truly think that if you are in Pokhara and you haven’t done this tour you are missing the best part of the city
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Mannvetter
Dec 18, 2024
So inspiring! - It was an inspiring day with Thupten, the tibetan guide. For the first time I got really an idea of buddhism, the Dalai Lama and the political and cultural history of tibet! This is not a sightseeing tour, although you see three nice monasterys, two refugee villages and a livingroom of a tibetan family. The main thing are the various informations Thupten can give. Before I visited many buddhost monasterys for my own, but never understood that much. Now I'm feeling inspired. Also: if you want to speak with a monk, ask him whatever you want to know, if you like to try the taste of tibetan buttertea, and want to know, why this tea can be make in tibet, but not in nepal, than you should join this tour! (Tea-Spoiler: it has to do with temperature...)
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Roam51230152657
Dec 16, 2024
Unforgettable! - Passionate Guide! Highly recommended tour! Thanks to Thupten for helping us understand Tibetan culture. From the moment we met Thupten his passion for his Country started my research on the fascinating and rich Tibetan culture. I enjoyed the delicious array of food at lunch. His friendliness and attention to detail made our visit to Nepal unforgettable and extra memorable. He organised a visit to the Monastery where a Monk gave us insight into the life and experiences of the Monks. We also visited a local home and were warmly welcomed with butter tea and treats. During the tour we enjoyed visiting a traditional local village and bought some gifts. The tour in the museum was interesting and enlightening. He even took us to have a checkup by a local Tibetan Doctor. Thanks again we appreciate your time, hospitality and giving us insight into the Tibetan traditions.
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Julian
Dec 14, 2024
Exposure to Tibetan history - We had an amazing experience exploring the Tibetan settlements in Pokhara with Thupten. As a Tibetan guide, his deep knowledge and passion for Tibetan culture and history made the tour truly exceptional. We visited a monastery, where we had the chance to meet a monk and learn about Buddhist traditions. Meeting a local Tibetan family was a heartwarming highlight, offering a personal glimpse into their daily lives. The traditional Tibetan lunch he arranged was absolutely delicious, and every detail of the tour felt thoughtful and enriching. Thupten brought the stories and history of Tibet to life, making this a memorable and meaningful experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Pokhara!
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Markn3293
Dec 10, 2024
Excellent experience - I joined the full day Tibetan Encounter tour and it was an incredible experience - definitely 5 stars. Thupten is an exceptional guide who has excellent english, speaks very clearly and is very engaging. He provided a very informative and interesting history and state of affairs of the Tibetan diaspora within Nepal and abroad. I walked away from this tour feeling like an expert on the topic. The tour consists of a very nice variety of activities and experiences. The Tibetan lunch was one of the best meals I had in Nepal. Joining the Tibetan buddhist monks for the afternoon prayer was a very cool experience I otherwise would not have known about/to join. The opportunity to speak to a monk was also something you wouldn’t be able to do if not for the tour. I also really appreciated that the tour didn’t involve any pressure to buy tourist souvenirs - although it is good to support the villages if and where you can as this their livelihood depends on selling souvenirs. If you’re interested in learning more about the Tibetans in Nepal and/or you want to experience slightly different and less touristy while in Nepal, I highly recommend the tour.
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Petercc2603ia
Dec 7, 2024
Wonderful experience, highly recommend - A profound experience led by Thupton who is an excellent guide with great English and knowledgeable about Tibetan culture. We found the day educational, and highly interactive talking to Buddhist monks, a Tibetan doctor and a visit into a Tibetan home. Highly recommend, a highlight and a "must do" in Pokhara. We also stayed in Thupton's B&B and couldn't get a better host, we were well cared for. The accommodation is ideal - near the lake, bus station and airport.
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Lightpacker503557
Nov 27, 2024
A masterclass in culture and entertainment - It has been very interesting, all the information I have received from an autochthon of Tibet. Thupten is a great guide, who takes his time to explain everything to you in perfect and easy to understand English for those of us who do not know perfect English. I consider myself privileged to have been able to talk privately with a monk, open to answering all my questions and contributing his knowledge about Buddhism. Incredible experience as I feel very close to your philosophy. The visit to the medical center was great. Anyway, I recommend it 100%
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Sunshine50928458708
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing tour - It was amazing tour. Thupten is very profesionall guide and very nice person. I got a lot of information about the culture and it was lovely tour in the villages. I am very happy for this lovely tibetan cultural tour. I can recomen it to all. Thank you so much for this amazing tour. Take care. Magdalena
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Paulwz5264vr
Nov 17, 2024
Fantastic Tibetan cultural tour with an wonderful guide - I joined the full day tour with my Mom, delivered by the truly excellent Mr Thupten. If you are interested in Tibetan culture and the story of the diaspora, this is really hard to beat. Mr Thupten shared so much knowledge, my understanding of the Tibetan experience has really been enhanced and I feel that I've had a genuine and in-depth insight into that world. From the visit to the refugee camp to the time spent in the monastery, everything was extremely well organised. Mr Thupten not only made the day interesting, but also fun. He also took great care of my Mom which was an appreciated extra touch. Sign up and you won't be disappointed.
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Yutingkaoc
Nov 15, 2024
Highly recommend!!!! - The experience was truly amazing. Thupten was incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed explanations about the history and culture of the Tibetan village, as well as political and religious perspectives related to the Dalai Lama. He was open to any questions we had. I initially signed up for a half-day tour, but after the morning session, I joined the afternoon session as well. The entire tour was very diverse and offered a deep insight into authentic Tibetan life, from visiting the village and school, consulting a Tibetan doctor, chatting with monks, observing prayer rituals, to visiting a Tibetan family for snacks. Each experience was profound, and I highly recommend it.
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