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Itinerary
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Stop At: The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours P. Ltd, Lakeside Center, Pokhara 33700, Nepal

NOTE: Buddhist monks have one month Tibetan New Year holiday to visit their family homes from 23rd Feb till 24th of March. Therefore, there will be no prayer chanting in the evening for one month.

Departure: 09:00 a.m.

Return: Around 5 or 6 p.m.

We provide pick up and drop off services only to those guests whose hotels are around Lakeside area. We charge money for transportation, hotels which are located outside of Lakeside area. You can pay us transportation fee after our tour. Please provide us your hotel name.

NOTICE:

We will visit Tibetan villages around Pokhara valley. Our tours are typically base on educational and Tibetan cultural tour.

Our tours are not private. Usually we get 2 to 3 people in a group.

Program Includes:
• Discover the arts and crafts of the Tibetan Plateau – and learn how Tibetan people introduced and make Tibetan carpets in the settlements.
• Learn about the symbols and images that are so important in their daily life.
• Meet a Tibetan doctor and learn about basic knowledge of Tibetan medicine and it’s treatment. Have a first hand experience of a medical check up from a Tibetan doctor.
• Visit settlement photo gallery and learn how Tibetan settlements were established in the early 60’s.
• Learn about Tibetan schools, kindergarten and our educational system in the Tibetan settlements.
• Enjoy simple Tibetan momos & thenthuk in a Tibetan restaurants inside the settlement in the afternoon.
• Meet a Buddhist monk and learn about their monastic life and their daily studies and activities in the monastery.
• Visit the monastery and attend their group pooja in the evening (prayer chanting) with the monks and hear the horns, drums, conch shell, trumpet, bell etc used during the prayer.
• Enjoy evening tea in a local family, where you will get a taste of Tibetan food, tsampa (Roasted barley flour), butter tea and Tibetan bread.

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region

The Tibetan Encounter Day Tour provides a unique opportunity to explore local Tibetan communities to learn and understand more about Tibet and Tibetan people living in Nepal. Our tour guide Mr. Thupten himself was born and grown up in one of the Tibetan village at Pokhara. He has lots of experience and information regarding Tibet and Tibetan people living in Nepal. He run this tour about 10 yrs ago. He will also let you encounter with rich cultural heritage of Tibetans in Pokhara, Nepal. In summary it is an educational, cultural tour. Furthermore we provide information regarding Tibetan Buddhism, culture, arts, Tibetan medical practice, Tibetan refugees living in Nepal etc.

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery, Tashi Palkhel Tibetan Settlement, Pokhara 33700 Nepal

The Tibetan Encounter day tours are a unique opportunity to spend a day in local Tibetan communities in Pokhara and learn about our rich cultural heritage. We run tours seven days a week.

Tibetan refugees in Nepal are eager to share their philosophies, way of life and dedication to preserving their culture.

It’s certainly a great way to spend your time. So, keep us in mind when you’re looking for things to do in Pokhara Nepal.

Duration: 8 hours

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Driver
• Afternoon tea
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Coffee and/or Tea
• Entry/Admission - The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours P. Ltd
• Entry/Admission - Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery

• DVD (available to purchase) Tibetan music

• Not wheelchair accessible
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Not recommended for children under 9 years of age
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• A maximum of 12 people per booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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