Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour: An Insightful Journey Into Tibetan Settlements In Pokhara
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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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery - Full Day Tibetan Cultural Tour

Departure: 9 am

Return: 5:30 to 6 pm

  • You will visit a Buddhist monastery and learn the meanings of different Buddhist signs and symbols that are so important in their daily life such as prayer wheels, prayer flags, stupas, etc.

  • We will enter inside the monastery learn and see things inside the monastery. One can also take photos and videos inside and around the monastery.

  • Tashiling Handicraft Centre - * Explore Tibetan Schools and their educational system.
  • Visit a Tibetan carpet showroom and learn about how the Tibetan carpets are made by hand.

  • Discover the history of Tibetan refugees at a photo gallery.

  • Meet a Tibetan doctor and gain insights into Tibetan medicine.

  • Enjoy an authentic Tibetan lunch at a local restaurant.

A rich and immersive experience into Tibetan culture awaits!

  • Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery - * Visit a Buddhist monastery and interact with a young Buddhist monk to learn and understand more about Buddhist monks life and their education at the Buddhist monastery.
  • Learn about the meanings of Buddhist symbols in daily life.

  • Attend evening prayer chanting with the monks at a monastery.

  • Enjoy a traditional Tibetan butter tea, roasted barley flour and home made Tibetan bread at a local family home.

A rich and immersive experience into Tibetan culture awaits!

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

Our journeys primarily focus on Tibetan education and cultural explorations.

With this Full Day Journey, we present an exclusive chance to explore a local Tibetan community guided by our professional Tibetan tour guide. The goal is to unravel the mysteries related to Tibet, its indigenous people, Buddhism, its gastronomy, and the cultural arts and crafts.

We aim to present a cultural and educational voyage that provides an in-depth understanding of Tibetan culture, religion, and the lifestyle of Tibetan refugees residing in Nepal.

The Tibetan refugees residing in Nepal are keen to present their philosophical ideologies, lifestyle, and the efforts they put to keep their culture alive.

Our guide, Mr. Thupten, who is a Tibetan native and was brought up in a Tibetan village in Pokhara, has abundant knowledge about Tibetan communities living in Nepal. He also provides insights about their efforts in preserving their Tibetan language and Buddhist culture. Hence we motivate our guests to inflame their curiosity by asking questions regarding Tibetan culture and people.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • We also serve gluten free food.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Cbou2017
May 31, 2024
Exceptional - This full day tour was by far the best thing I did in Pokhara. Thupten is passionate and an absolute pearl of wisdom. The tour is really well structured with lots of different activities to explore Tibetan culture. I came away with so much information but also a desire to learn more! Do not miss this
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Eden
May 25, 2024
Amazing experience - This was by far the best tour I’ve ever been on! If you’re hesitating, just do it! It was absolutely fascinating, offering a wealth of knowledge about politics, spirituality, and everything in between. Thupten is a gifted guide and storyteller, and experiences like this are exactly why I travel.
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William
May 4, 2024
Do NOT pass this amazing experience up! - I’m 51, have travelled the world and this tour is one of the absolute best. It’s more than a tour, it’s a day of engagement and new experiences. Highlights include visiting a Tibetan doctor (amazingly interesting), a walk through a refugee camp, and a tasty lunch. What made this tour unforgettable was the opportunity to visit a monastery and spend an hour with a 35 year monk. We sat around talking and myself, and my three students, learrned so much. Some of the perspectives shared gave us some life insights we are still talking.
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Nina_r
Apr 26, 2024
Unique, wonderful, and incomparable - Worth a trip to Pokhara just for this tour! There is no other tour with this amount of personal interaction and first hand experiences. We learned so much throughout the day from geopolitics, spiritualism, philosophy, history, and culture. If you want an authentic experience from the only Tibetan tour guide in Pokhara take this tour. What a unique and amazing experience.
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Rochellea877
Apr 5, 2024
Memories for a lifetime - If you are looking for memories for a lifetime, look no further. Thupten gave us awareness and empathy to the plight of the Tibetan people and education and enlightenment on Tibetan Buddhism. Thupten is patient, knowledgeable and gracious with his hospitality. The experience of talking with a Tibetan monk and Tibetan doctor are the most memorable of our trip to Nepal. You cannot pass up this opportunity while in Nepal. We cannot recommend this tour more highly. Thank you Thupten for all you gave us. Namaste
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Mathdunley1
Mar 16, 2024
Unmissable - Unmissable tour. A true immersion in Tibetan history and culture. I would like to highlight how much the Stuphen guide masters the subject and passes on knowledge in a clear and wise way. One of the best guides I've ever had. We were very happy to absorb so much knowledge in a short time but a little sad to know that Tibetan culture is threatened.
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Caneseronder
Mar 3, 2024
Well planned and educational - Well planned and educational. Thank you Thupten for the chance to learn Tibetan culture and religion in a nutshell in a day
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Julia_f
Jan 22, 2024
Insightful!!! - This was a phenomenal eye opening experience. Our tour guide was truly passionate about sharing Tibetan culture and we learned so much. A highlight on our Pokhara trip!
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Safari10261493396
Jan 19, 2024
A unique experience! - It was an incredible experience! My guide Thupten was very warm and authentic. He took a lot of time to answer all my questions in detail and to familiarise me with Tibetan history and Buddhism. As well as visiting villages and monastery, I also had the opportunity to speak exclusively with a monk. The lunch was delicious and the final butter tea session rounded off the day trip perfectly.
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Fauriel2022
Jan 16, 2024
Unavoidable ! - We had an exceptional day! Accompanied by Thupten, a passionate and fascinating guide. He took the time to explain to us the traditions, culture, eating habits, life of Tibetan refugees and how they adapted following the invasion of their lands by China. We highly recommend this discovery! Thanks Thupten! Nico and Laurence
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