I recently took the afternoon tour with Tibetan Encounter and it exceeded all of my expectations. At first I wasn't sure what to expect but Thupten, who runs the tours, spent a long time explaining the program to me and his passion and enthusiasm for his work quickly won me over. I feel very fortunate to have been introduced to the Tibetan refugee community by a local Tibetan who has lived the struggles himself and is so incredibly knowledgable about Buddhism, Tibet, history, politics and really wants to make a difference in his community. I had one incredible experience after another, such as meeting the village elders spinning wool, lunch and Tibetan tea time in the homes of refugees in the settlements, a discussion with a monk about Buddhism and a medical consultation with a doctor in Tibetan Buddhism. The tour allowed me to engage with the local people and by taking the tour itself I was able to give back as a traveler. I highly recommend this tour to anyone with a free day in Pokhara. Worth every penny and so many special memories!!
Best way to experience Tibetan Culture
Reviewed March 10, 2015
Thupten Gyatso's response to the review
June 26, 2015
Tashi Delek! Dear Alexis, Thank you so much for taking your precious time in writing this great review about my job as a guide. Your review will help me in getting more inquiries in future for guiding in Pokhara. I am happy to know hat you liked my job and enjoyed my tour. Hope to meet you again More
in Nepal soon. Thanking you, Best Regards, Thupten Gyatso Less