Morning Tibetan Cultural Tour: An Insight into Tibetan Settlements in Pokhara

Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture on a morning tour of Tibetan settlements in Pokhara. Learn about Tibet, Buddhism, food, art, and more from a knowledgeable Tibetan guide.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery - Morning Tibetan Cultural Tour.
    Departure: 05:30 a.m.
    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.
  • Visit a Tibetan…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Experienced professional guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch included
  • Breakfast included
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • DVD (available to purchase) Tibetan Musics.
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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Hotlilchic
Dec 22, 2024
Tibetan Cultural Tour - Thupten was a very informational guide and was extremely hospitable. His deep knowledge of tibetan culture and buddhism was eye opening, and changed my outlook on life. I have gained a greater understanding of tebetan culture, and I have agained a deeper appreciation for the lifestyle and history of Tibet. His fluency in english made the entire experience easily digestible, and he too is well equipped with a wealth of knowledge to satisfy all the questions we had along the way. Thank you for the enjoyable experience. It is definitely a must go for all that are looking to visit Pokhara to immerse yourselves in the rich culture as majestic as the mountains flanking the region.
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699daliap
Dec 1, 2024
Fantastic tour! - Absolutely incredible experience! The guide was lovely, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. It was great to get some in depth knowledge about Tibetan culture and the struggles of Tibetan refugees. Definitely a must do if you are in Pokhara!
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Navigate689837
Nov 29, 2024
Excellent Tour - This tour was amazing! I read about it in the lonely planet and was looking for some cultural thing to do around Pokhara so went by there office and booked the morning tour for the next day. Thupten, the guide, was just wonderful. He was able to tell me a lot of things about the history of Tibet, current situation and Buddhism in general. I didn’t expect a lot but got one of the best tours I have ever done. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for cultural education about Tibet and Buddhism.
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Conspiratrix
Nov 27, 2024
Brilliant Guide, Extremely Thorough Tour - Our guide had been giving this tour for 14 years. He was a very knowledgable, learned man who ran a very educational tour. * Morning Prayer with the Monks: For me this was both moving and fascinating to witness * Breakfast with a local family -- delicious and very educational! * Talking one on one with a monk -- what a once in a lifetime experience. We had a full hour and could ask whatever questions we wished * Learning about Tibetan medicine, also a one on one conversation -- interesting * Touring the village -- extremely educational with pictures about the settlement, how it changed over time, the state ot Tibetan refugees today, lovely handicrafts I can't recommend this tour enough, definitely a highlight of our trip to Nepal
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Fedeoppi
Nov 1, 2024
Nice experience! - Very interesting tour! We learned a lot about Tibetan culture and ate very well! The guide is passionate and very prepared!
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Gullibooboo
Oct 17, 2024
A great day trip in Pokhara - I went on the tour after chatting with Maddie and Mark on a trek. It was wonderful. I saw all the sites mentioned and learnt alot about Tibet and its people. A lot of information was given. It was a great day out full of wonderful memories.
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Maddyandmark
Oct 1, 2024
Tibetan culture tour - Really enjoyed our morning tour with Thupten . Picked up from hotel 5.30 am went to Tibetan monastery first and observed morning prayers, then breakfast with family in the settlement. Butter tea and roasted barley flour- like a porridge. Learnt about the harsh conditions of living in Tibet and how the refugees had to adapt in 1959 and since then. Then on to another settlement to see carpet making and met and talked to Tibetan medicine doctor in the clinic. Fascinating. Lunch was Momos and returned to hotel 2 pm. We learnt so much about the different forms of Buddhism and life for Tibetan refugees, thoroughly recommend the tour if you have time in Pokhara
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Alexandrabarrera25
Jul 4, 2024
Great storytelling....captivated all the way through! - What an incredible day learning! Thupten is the most incredible storyteller. He weaves in so many great nuggets of information throughout the day, and really keeps you engaged throughout. His passion and love for what he does and his community truly comes through. I am grateful for the time I spent with him, learning from him and what he shares on behalf of the Tibetan refugees. I highly recommend this tour.
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Kjb10d
May 28, 2024
Fantastic tour - This was a fantastic experience and I learned so much. It is not a sight seeing your but so much more. If you’re looking for a deeper understanding of the history and present of the Tibetan people in Nepal I can’t recommend this tour enough. This is exactly the type of tour I hope to have when traveling- a tour that I learn, hear new view points, and be challenged to critically think. Thupten is a true professional, passionate, and has a wealth of knowledge. I loved the experience and trying different Tibetan foods. My partner was sick the day that I did the the tour but I encouraged him to do it the next day because I didn’t want him to miss out on the experience-book it!
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Bunnymenfan
May 22, 2024
I learned so much. - I did the morning tour (05:30-13:30) and enjoyed this immensely. Really varied itinerary, giving you insights you wouldn't get by yourself. The monasteries, settlements, doctor - all unique experiences. Best of all is Thubten's presentation. I thought I knew a fair bit about Tibet, but learned so much.
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