Pokhara Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements
by The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours
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This full-day Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour begins with a visit to Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery, where visitors spend one hour learning about Tibetan Buddhist symbols such as prayer wheels, prayer flags, and stupas. Guests enter the monastery to observe its interior and may take photos and videos. Next, the tour continues with a four-hour visit to a Tibetan refugee settlement. Visitors walk through the village to observe daily life and learn about Tibetan schools and their educational system. The tour includes a visit to a carpet workshop to watch handmade Tibetan carpets being produced, followed by time in a carpet showroom to view various designs and colors. A photo gallery presents the history of Tibetan refugees in Nepal. Guests also meet a Tibetan doctor to learn about traditional Tibetan medicine and experience pulse reading. An authentic Tibetan lunch is served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the tour visits another monastery inside the Tibetan village for one hour. Visitors attend afternoon prayer chanting performed by monks using traditional instruments such as horns, drums, conch shells, trumpets, and bells. Guests may take photos and ask questions about monastic life. Finally, the tour includes a one-hour visit to a local Tibetan family's home, where guests enjoy a traditional Tibetan meal. The guide explains Tibetan food culture and history and shares stories about the family's migration to Nepal and their efforts to preserve Tibetan language and culture. The tour includes bottled water, snacks, tea, coffee, afternoon tea, lunch, a professional guide, driver, and hotel transfers. Vegetarian and gluten-free food options are available upon request. DVD recordings of Tibetan music are available for purchase but are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery
Visit this Buddhist monastery with the guide Mr. Thupten Gyatso who explains Tibetan culture and religion. Learn about important Buddhist signs like prayer wheels, flags, and stupas. Enter the monastery to see its interior and take photos and videos inside and outside.
60 min
Tibetan Refugee Settlement
Spend about four hours visiting a Tibetan refugee village. Walk through the community to observe daily life and learn about Tibetan people living in Nepal. Visit Tibetan schools and understand their educational system. See how Tibetan carpets are handmade in a workshop with detailed explanations from the guide. Explore a carpet showroom featuring various designs. Visit a photo gallery showing Tibetan refugee history. Meet a Tibetan doctor to learn about traditional medicine and pulse reading. Enjoy an authentic Tibetan lunch at a local restaurant.
240 min
Monastery Visit with Young Monk
Visit another Buddhist monastery inside the Tibetan village. Meet a young monk who shares information about monastic life and education. Guests can ask questions to better understand Buddhist traditions and daily activities of monks. Photos and videos are allowed during the visit.
60 min
Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery
Attend the afternoon prayer chanting with monks at this monastery located within the Tibetan village. Hear traditional instruments used in prayer including horns, drums, conch shells, trumpets, and bells.
60 min
Local Tibetan Family Home
Visit a Tibetan family's home in the village to experience traditional Tibetan food. The guide explains the history and cultural importance of the dishes served. Learn about the family's migration to Nepal, their challenges, and how they have preserved Tibetan language and culture.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pokhara Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements
by The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
This full-day Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour begins with a visit to Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery, where visitors spend one hour learning about Tibetan Buddhist symbols such as prayer wheels, prayer flags, and stupas. Guests enter the monastery to observe its interior and may take photos and videos. Next, the tour continues with a four-hour visit to a Tibetan refugee settlement. Visitors walk through the village to observe daily life and learn about Tibetan schools and their educational system. The tour includes a visit to a carpet workshop to watch handmade Tibetan carpets being produced, followed by time in a carpet showroom to view various designs and colors. A photo gallery presents the history of Tibetan refugees in Nepal. Guests also meet a Tibetan doctor to learn about traditional Tibetan medicine and experience pulse reading. An authentic Tibetan lunch is served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the tour visits another monastery inside the Tibetan village for one hour. Visitors attend afternoon prayer chanting performed by monks using traditional instruments such as horns, drums, conch shells, trumpets, and bells. Guests may take photos and ask questions about monastic life. Finally, the tour includes a one-hour visit to a local Tibetan family's home, where guests enjoy a traditional Tibetan meal. The guide explains Tibetan food culture and history and shares stories about the family's migration to Nepal and their efforts to preserve Tibetan language and culture. The tour includes bottled water, snacks, tea, coffee, afternoon tea, lunch, a professional guide, driver, and hotel transfers. Vegetarian and gluten-free food options are available upon request. DVD recordings of Tibetan music are available for purchase but are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery
Visit this Buddhist monastery with the guide Mr. Thupten Gyatso who explains Tibetan culture and religion. Learn about important Buddhist signs like prayer wheels, flags, and stupas. Enter the monastery to see its interior and take photos and videos inside and outside.
60 min
Tibetan Refugee Settlement
Spend about four hours visiting a Tibetan refugee village. Walk through the community to observe daily life and learn about Tibetan people living in Nepal. Visit Tibetan schools and understand their educational system. See how Tibetan carpets are handmade in a workshop with detailed explanations from the guide. Explore a carpet showroom featuring various designs. Visit a photo gallery showing Tibetan refugee history. Meet a Tibetan doctor to learn about traditional medicine and pulse reading. Enjoy an authentic Tibetan lunch at a local restaurant.
240 min
Monastery Visit with Young Monk
Visit another Buddhist monastery inside the Tibetan village. Meet a young monk who shares information about monastic life and education. Guests can ask questions to better understand Buddhist traditions and daily activities of monks. Photos and videos are allowed during the visit.
60 min
Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery
Attend the afternoon prayer chanting with monks at this monastery located within the Tibetan village. Hear traditional instruments used in prayer including horns, drums, conch shells, trumpets, and bells.
60 min
Local Tibetan Family Home
Visit a Tibetan family's home in the village to experience traditional Tibetan food. The guide explains the history and cultural importance of the dishes served. Learn about the family's migration to Nepal, their challenges, and how they have preserved Tibetan language and culture.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.