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Afternoon Tibetan cultural tour

By The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours (P) Ltd
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Visit one Tibetan Refugee settlement near Pokhara valley.
  • Learn about the meanings of Buddhist symbols in daily life.
  • Explore Tibetan Schools and their educational system.
  • Interact with a young Buddhist monk and learn and understand more about Buddhist
  • Attend afternoon prayer chanting with the monks at a monastery.

Activity location

    • Pokhara
    • Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Pokhara
    • Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal

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Afternoon Tibetan cultural tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€44.76 x 1 Adult€44.76
Total
Price is €44.76
Until Sat, 25 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tibetan tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Pick-up and drop-off services around lakeside area
  • Inclusions
    Visit a Tibetan Refugee Settlement
  • Inclusions
    Learn about Tibet, Tibetan people living in Nepal, and rich Buddhist culture.
  • Inclusions
    Visit a Buddhist monastery to learn about monks' lives and the significance of Buddhist signs and symbols.
  • Inclusions
    Attend afternoon Buddhist Prayer Chanting
  • Inclusions
    Conversation with a Buddhist Monk
  • Inclusions
    Visit a local Tibetan family home and taste afternoon snacks of Tibetan food
  • Inclusions
    Mineral Water
  • Exclusions
    We charge an additional transport fee for guests whose hotels are located outside the lakeside area, depending on their hotel location.

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Embark on the Tibetan Cultural Tour in Pokhara, guided by the passionate and knowledgeable Mr. Thupten Gyatso, a Tibetan native deeply rooted in the region. This unique experience takes you to Tibetan refugee settlements in Pokhara, offering an immersive educational and cultural journey. Beyond ordinary sightseeing, you’ll gain a profound understanding of Tibetan culture, religion, and the lives of Tibetan refugees in Nepal. Mr. Thupten’s dedication to preserving and sharing Tibetan heritage ensures an enriching and enlightening exploration of this captivating culture.

    Our tours are focused on providing an immersive cultural and educational experience, offering a deeper understanding of Tibetan culture, religion, and the lives of Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
    Tibetan refugees in Nepal are eager to share their philosophies, way of life and dedication to preserving their culture.

    Embark on an afternoon half-day tour for an enriching journey into Tibetan culture.

    • Explore one Tibetan refugee settlement near Pokhara Valley to understand how the Tibetan people have maintained their language, identity, and Buddhist traditions in Nepal.

    • Interact with a young Buddhist monk to learn and understand more about Buddhist monk life, their monastic lifestyle, studies, and daily activities in the monastery.

    • You will visit another monastery and attend afternoon group prayer chanting with the monks and hear many instruments and feel the vibration of the monks prayer.

    • You will also 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.

    • Enjoy authentic Tibetan butter tea: Experience the flavours of Tibet with a traditional evening tea at a local Tibetan family home. Indulge in salted butter tea, tsampa (roasted barley flour), and Tibetan homemade bread with honey, butter, and peanut butter. Our guide, Mr. Thupten, will introduce you to Tibetan cuisine and the way of life in the refugee settlements.

    • A rich and immersive experience into Tibetan culture awaits!

Location

Activity location

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    • Pokhara
    • Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Pokhara
    • Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal