Morning Tibetan cultural tour – Pashchimanchal, Western Region, Nepal

EXPERIENCE

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 monastery and attend early morning group prayer chanting with the monks and hear the sound of different instruments used during the ceremony and feel the vibration of Monks’ prayer.

* Enjoy a Tibetan Breakfast: Experience the flavors of Tibet with a traditional breakfast 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.

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

* 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.

* 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 colors.

* In the photo gallery, you will discover the history of Tibetan refugees and see images of Tibetan refugee settlement 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 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 enlighten about Tibetan cuisine.

A rich and immersive experience into Tibetan culture awaits!

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit two Tibetan Refugee settlements near Pokhara valley.
Discover the monk life (chanting, monasteries, encounter)
Enjoy an authentic Tibetan lunch, butter tea etc at a local restaurant.
Meet a Tibetan doctor and gain insights into Tibetan medicine.
Discover the history of Tibetan refugees at a photo gallery.

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