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.

Explore two different Tibetan refugee settlements near Pokhara Valley to understand how the Tibetan people have maintained their language, identity, and Buddhist traditions in Nepal.

• First, 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.

*Visit a carpet workshop to see how Tibetan carpets are made by hand. Our tour guide, Mr. Thupten, will take you through the process, explaining each step in detail.

• Later, visit the carpet showroom to explore a variety of Tibetan carpets with unique designs and colours.

• In the photo gallery, you will discover the history of Tibetan refugees and see images of Tibetan refugee settlements in the early 60s and the journey of the Dalai Lama in exile in India.

• Meet a Tibetan Doctor: Gain insights into the Tibetan medical system, treatments, and diagnosis during a meeting with a Tibetan doctor. The doctor's consultation, including pulse reading, is included. If interested, you can purchase medicines separately.

• Enjoy an authentic Tibetan lunch in one of the Tibetan restaurants and taste Tibetan momos and thenthuk, a nourishing soup with freshly kneaded dough, meat, and vegetables. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available. Mr. Thupten will give you insight into Tibetan cuisine.

• You will visit a monastery and attend afternoon group prayer chanting with the monks and hear the sound of different instruments used during the ceremony and feel the vibration of the monks' prayer.

• Interact with a young Buddhist monk to gain more insights into their monastic lifestyle, studies, and daily activities in the monastery.

• Enjoy Authentic Tibetan Tea: Experience the flavours of Tibet with a traditional afternoon tea at a local Tibetan family home. Indulge in salted butter tea, tsampa (roasted barley flour), and Tibetan 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!