Afternoon Tibetan cultural tour
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- Free cancellation available
- 3h 30m
- 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 evening 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
- 3h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Tibetan tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off services around lakeside area
- Visit a Tibetan Refugee Settlement
- Learn about Tibet, Tibetan people living in Nepal, and rich Buddhist culture.
- Visit a Buddhist monastery to learn about monks' lives and the significance of Buddhist signs and symbols.
- Attend afternoon Buddhist Prayer Chanting
- Conversation with a Buddhist Monk
- Visit a local Tibetan family home and taste afternoon snacks of Tibetan food
- Mineral Water
- 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 10 years, Wheelchair users
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 a 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 early Afternoon group prayer chanting with the monks and hear many instruments and feel the vibration of 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 bread with honey, butter, and peanut butter. Our guide, Mr. Thupten, will enlighten you about Tibetan cuisine and the way of life in the refugee settlements.
A rich and immersive experience into Tibetan culture awaits!
Location
Activity location
- Pokhara
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Pokhara
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal