Half Day Tibetan Cultural tour Pokhara

Name: Half Day Tibetan Cultural tour Pokhara
Brand: The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours
SKU: 0a012a94-0fae-436e-8ac1-566f2a9558c8

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Summary

1) Our tour guide Mr. Thupten himself is Tibetan. He will explain how the Tibetan people came to Nepal in the early 60s and established the Tibetan settlements in Nepal. 2) You will learn about Tibetan arts and crafts of the Tibetan Plateau. In addition learn how the Tibetan people introduced their unique skills in making Tibetan carpets in the settlements. 3) You will also learn about the symbols and images that are important in their daily life. 4) Our guests will meet with the Tibetan doctor and learn about Tibetan medicine, treatment and our Tibetan medical system. The doctor will explain how Tibetan medicines are used in treatment. There is also the opportunity to have the first-hand experience of a medical checkup from a Tibetan doctor. 5) Likewise visit a settlement photo gallery. The photos were taken when Tibetan settlements were established in the early 60’s. 6) Visit buddhist monastery and learn about buddhist monks life in their monastery. 7) Learn about Tibetan schools, kindergarten and our educational system in the Tibetan settlements. 8) We provide afternoon lunch including simple Tibetan momos, thenthuk, cold & hot drinks.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

This half Day Tibetan cultural Tour is a unique opportunity to spend time in a local Tibetan community with our professional Tibetan tour guide to learn about Tibet, Tibetan people, buddhism, food, its culture, art and craft. Our tours are typically base on educational and Tibetan cultural tour. Our tour guide Mr. Thupten himself is a Tibetan, who was born grew up in one of the Tibetan village in Pokhara. Therefore, he has lots of information regarding Tibetan people living in Nepal and how they have well kept their Tibetan language & their buddhist culture. Therefore we encourage our guests to ask as many questions as they have regarding Tibetan people and their culture.

What’s included?

Tibetan educational & cultural day tour
Learning Tibetan culture
Meeting with the Tibetan doctor to learn about Tibetan medical system.
Visiting Tibetan carpet workshop and showroom and learn how Tibetan people introduce Tibetan carpets
Enjoying Tibetan foods in a local Tibetan restaurant.
Visiting Tibetan buddhist monastery.
Pick up and drop services to and from our guests respective hotels.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours

About operator:

The Tibetan Encounter tours are unique opportunities to spend a day in local Tibetan communities and have an opportunity to learn about Tibet and rich Buddhist culture/heritage in Nepal. Our tours are typically base on educational and Tibetan cultural tour. Our tours are an eye opening for those who knows little about Tibet and Tibetan people. We welcome and very excited to take you around our Tibetan villages in Pokhara and introduce our Tibetan people and culture.