Pokhara · TIBETAN CULTURE TOURS
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Pokhara has been home to a Tibetan community since 1959, and its settlements are among the most rewarding half-days in town. Below are the best Tibetan culture tours, best first, taking in Tashi Palkhel and Tashiling, a working monastery and the carpet looms, with prices, durations, and which include a local guide who can explain what you are seeing.
Pokhara Tibetan settlements day tour with Mr Thupten Gyatso: monasteries, refugee villages, chanting, and Tibetan food, lunch included.
“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!”
Afternoon Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara: monastery prayer, a family meal, tea, and hotel transfers in a small group for $60.
“I was alone when I joined the trip, it’s like a private trip hahaha the guide was so kind & was telling me a lot of history about Tibet! I love it”
5:30 a.m. Tibetan culture tour in Pokhara: monasteries, Tibetan home breakfast, momos and thukpa, and a small-group guide.
“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever had-Thupten was incredible in sharing his knowledge about the Tibetan people, their culture and history. He also shared a lot about Buddhist teachings. The experience featured joining Tibetan BuddhisRead more”
A 4-hour Tibetan culture tour near Pokhara with a refugee settlement, monastery chanting, a monk chat, and authentic butter tea snacks.
“It was amazing! All senses were addressed - see, hear, smell, taste, touch. And the guide told us so much about the buddhism. Namaste🙏”
Half-day Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara with Mr. Thupten Gyatso: monastery symbols, refugee settlement walk, carpet weaving, pulse reading, momos.
“I stumbled upon this tour and wasn't sure what to expect. It has been one of the highlights of my trip to Nepal. I came away with so much more knowledge about Tibetan culture and buddhism. We had the opportunity to speak at lengths Read more”
A short morning tour from Pokhara into Tibetan monastery life, a refugee settlement, and a family breakfast with guide Mr. Thupten Gyatso.
Private 3-hour Pokhara tour featuring International Mountain Museum, Devi’s Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and a Tibetan culture visit.
“Prakash, our chauffeur was amazing. His driving was considerate and careful. He knew about the history of the places he took us to. He took amazing picture of us. I’d give him a 20/10 if there was an option. Hats off to him ♥️”
Pokhara’s Sarangkot sunrise plus a half-day Tibetan cultural tour: refugee settlement visit, monastery meeting, and butter tea breakfast.
“Wow! Not enough words to describe this amazing exceptional trip i had with knowledgeable guide Thupten, very professional, exciting with good energy, I learned so much about the Tibet culture, the village and talking with a monk is absolutely eye opening. The sunrise is beyond any word to describe, I highly recommend it with love.”
Full-day Tibetan culture tour from Pokhara: refugee settlements, monasteries, carpet making, Tibetan medicine, and butter tea.
“Bijzonder tour waarbij je vooral de kans krijgt de Tibetaans cultuur te ervaren. Ik bezocht een Tibetaanse arts die me uitleg gaf over de Tibetaanse geneeskunde en mij ook scande en gelijk had! We bezochten twee kloosters waarbij we in gesprek mochten met een monnik aan wie we alles mochten vragen en hierdoor een beeld kregen van het leven binnen de kloostermuren. We dronken boterthee en maakten tsampa. Intussen vertelde de gids zo veel en liet hij zoveel zien dat je na deze tour echt een beeld hebt van de Tibetanen in de vluchtelingenkampen, hun levensvisie en positie in de wereld.”
Visit a Tibetan refugee settlement near Pokhara, learn Buddhist symbols, watch carpet making, meet a doctor, and enjoy Tibetan lunch.
“A wonderful, multifaceted experience, I would totally recommend it to anyone interested in Tibetan culture. Our very knowledgeable and friendly guide Mr Thupten helped us understanding, meeting many interesting people like monks, doctors, and also showed us the culinary culture. 100% recommended”
