9-Hour Tibetan Cultural Tour in Pokhara with Refugee Settlements

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit two Tibetan refugee settlements near Pokhara Valley
• 02 Attend morning prayer chanting with monks at a monastery
• 03 Enjoy a traditional Tibetan breakfast at a local family home
• 04 Interact with a young Buddhist monk
• 05 Explore a carpet workshop to see how Tibetan carpets are made by hand
• 06 Discover the history of Tibetan refugees in a photo gallery

Embark on an immersive experience designed to provide a deep understanding of Tibetan culture and way of life. Visit Tibetan refugee settlements around Pokhara Valley to learn how Tibetan people live in Nepal and how they have preserved their language, identity, and Buddhist culture. Gain insight into the meanings of Buddhist signs and symbols that are important in daily life, and visit temples and monasteries where you can witness Buddhist monks' prayer chanting and learn about their monastic education.

Visit Tibetan refugee settlements around Pokhara Valley to learn how Tibetan people live in Nepal and how well they have preserved their Tibetan language, identity, and Buddhist culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tibetan Culture and Educational Tour in Pokhara

• Visit Tibetan refugee settlements around Pokhara Valley to learn how Tibetan people live in Nepal and how well they have preserved their Tibetan language, identity, and Buddhist culture.
• Learn the meanings of different Buddhist signs and symbols that are vital in daily life, such as prayer wheels, flags, and stupas.
• Witness the lives of Buddhist monks in their monastery, learn about monastic education, and experience Buddhist monks' prayer chanting.
• Taste typical Tibetan food with a local family, and learn how Tibetans make their butter tea while hearing about their life and struggles in Nepal.
• Meet a Tibetan doctor and learn about traditional Tibetan medicine, treatment, and diagnosis. Experience first-hand pulse readings from a Tibetan doctor.
• Learn how Tibetan people first introduced handmade Tibetan carpets in Nepal, and discover the carpet-making process from raw sheep wool to finished products.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation (pick-up and drop-off)
• Breakfast and afternoon lunch
• Mineral water
• English-speaking Tibetan guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• This tour starts at 5:30 pm and finishes at 2:00 pm.
• We provide pick-up and drop-off services to and from our guests' hotels.
• These are not sightseeing tours around the Tibetan villages, but educational and cultural Tibetan tours.
• We also provide gluten-free food options, including plain rice with veg/non-veg curry.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pokhara, Nepal

Tour start

Pokhara, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.