Tibetan Cultural Tour: Afternoon Visit to Tibetan Settlements in Pokhara

Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture with an afternoon visit to Tibetan settlements in Pokhara. Learn about Tibet, Buddhism, food, art, and more from a professional Tibetan tour guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute - Afternoon Tibetan Cultural Tour.
    Departure: 2 pm.
    Return: 6 pm.
    Embark on the Tibetan Cultural Tour in Pokhara with Mr. Thupten Gyatso, an expert guide. Discover Tibetan culture, religion, and the life of refugees in Nepal. His enthusiasm for sharing Tibetan heritage promises a rewarding journey.
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What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Afternoon tea
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join a transformative journey with the Tibetan Cultural Tour in Pokhara, led by Mr. Thupten Gyatso, a native Tibetan with deep ties to the area. These tours emphasize cultural and educational experiences, offering unique insights into the lives of Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
Explore Tibetan refugee settlements for an experience that goes beyond typical…

Location
Pema Ts'al Sakya Monastic Institute
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pooja_b
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic!! Don’t miss it - Thupten, our tour guide gave us a realistic experience of Tibetan culture & life. He is very knowledgeable & friendly. He has excellent command on Buddhism & its many spiritual facets. We were very impressed & thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The visit to the monastery was a wonderful highlight. Sewang , the Buddhist monk gave us an understanding of life in the monastery & becoming aware of our own spirituality. A lovely meal at one of the local Tibetan households completed this very lovely tour. A huge thanks to the whole team.
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Maartje
Apr 17, 2026
Inspiring, critical, valuable, honest story. - We could listen to Thupten all day. He is a very warm and friendly man, who can convey a lot of knowledge and experiences about Tibet and about Buddhism in very good English. This tour is absolutely worth it, Thupten answers all your questions and lets you look at the places you visit in a different way. Thupten thank you! 🙏🏻
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J0seirvins
Feb 8, 2026
A Meaningful and Insightful Buddhist Experience - This wasn’t your typical tour. I had the chance to talk with a Buddhist monk, and our deep conversation made me want to study Buddhism. Thupten is a great storyteller—he shared the Tibetan way of life so vividly that I could imagine everything clearly, like a teacher narrating a story to grade-school pupils. Highly recommended!
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Fethiyeman
Jan 31, 2026
Excellent tour - This was a fantastic introduction to the Tibetan way of life and to the life of monks. The audience with a local monk was the highlight.
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Chika_a
Jan 15, 2026
I was alone when I joined... - I was alone when I joined the trip, it’s like a private trip hahaha the guide was so kind & was telling me a lot of history about Tibet! I love it
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674annachiarad
Dec 16, 2025
Tibetan tour - Wonderful experience. Thumpten made our day unforgettable. He provided us with a lot of information and gave us great directions to deepen our knowledge.
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E9669pejennifere
Oct 20, 2025
Great tour and Great guide - Thupten was such an amazing guide. I did the half day tour and I learned so much about Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan people. The monasteries we visited were beautiful and to be able to talk with a Buddhist monk was so special. We were able to ask questions and I feel so grateful to have that time with him. I highly recommend this tour. Thupten's passion is so heartwarming.
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L6210xrmariar
Oct 20, 2025
Highly recommend! - With the delay but better late than never:) In short: incredible tour. If you're looking for something authentic, local, with the history details thia tour is for you. My high recomendaciones
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S1342jcelizabeths
Jul 22, 2025
Tibetan Cultural Tour - The tour was very educational. We visited two monasteries and a local family home in a nearby Tibetan settlement. The tour included talks with a local monk and you can ask any questions you have about life in a monastery. Afterwards, we visited another monastery to view the chanting and then a local home to try some staple Tibetan foods. I had a very interesting and eye-opening conversation with Thupten. He has a lot of passion for his culture. He is very knowledgeable about Tibetan culture and history and makes great conversation. Very good for curious and inquisitive travelers! This tour was an amazing opportunity to widen perspectives and learn about different cultures.
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Nigelpb466ac
Jun 7, 2025
A must do tour if you visit Pokhara - I want to echo the various positive reviews of this fascinating tour. Thupten's enthusiasm to tell his story and the story of his family and friends is hugely entertaining and yet also emotional. He provides such a rich insight into their story. A unique experience that is a must for anyone visiting Pokhara.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).