Testimonials

  Just finished an amazing and eye opening full day tour of the Tibetan villages and monasteries. I learned so much. Thupten is very knowledgeable, well spoken, and a great guide.... read more The food was also excellent. Best momos of my life! I also had the chance...More

  It was very interesting to be immersed in the Tibetan history and culture. I recommend to take this tour and increase your awareness. Tuphen is very passionate and it is... read more a pleasure to listen to him.

  You can go to Pokhara for the shopping, restaurants and adventure sports — all of which is lovely—or you can take Thupten’s tour and learn about reality of being a... read more Tibetan Refugee in Nepal. He took us to two refugee settlements and we met the...More

  Fantastic experience with the guide Thupten who shared with me all his knowledge and experience about Tibetan culture. Really enjoyed the activities: talk with a buddhist monk about his story... read more and learn about his monastic life; visit a monastery during the pooja and prayer chanting; and the evening tea and taste of tibetan food in a local family.

Great experience to know more about Tibetan culture, 100% recommended.

  We spent with my friend the whole afternoon in Tibetan cultural tour close to Pokhara. For me, it was one of the best experience in Nepal. You will find a... read more lot of new information about Tibet and the whole program is really nice and complete....More

  The full day Tibetan encounter was our favorite tour in Pokhara. Thupten is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. This tour is not "go and watch" but very... read more interactive and educational. We visited with a Tibetan doctor who provided a pulse reading and...More

  If in doubt, do it 🙂 Even though I was the only person on the tour, Thupten showed me around all day, introduced me to people, and told me all... read more about Tibetan life and Buddhist philosophy. I'm rarely this impressed by tours as they often end up being mediocre sightseeing, but this really exceeded my expectations. Thupten is clearly an extremely intelligent and thoughtful person who cares deeply about creating a meaningful learning experience. You really get an inside perspective on a fascinating culture and complex political situation that everyone would benefit from knowing more about. Plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and delicious food as well! At first it may seem more expensive than some everyday activities in Pokhara, but it's absolutely worth it, especially considering all the people involved. Thank you - I recommend this tour to anyone! More

  I totally recommend this full day trip with Thupten. He is very knowledgeable and eager to respond any question we might have. It’s a very educational tour, we had an... read more amazing typical lunch and know a lot about tibetan culture. Totally worth it!

  Any visit to Pokhara simply must include the full day tour at The Tibetan Encounter. An enlightening day will see you learn so much directly from second generation refugee, Thupten,... read more about the journey of Tibetan refugees over the past 70 years. 

A fascinating range of activities include discovering the background, culture, work, and authentic food and drinks at two Tibetan villages, while you also speak to a Tibetan doctor about holistic medicine, and a monk about Buddhist values and life during a visit to the monastery, as monkeys roam and listen.

A must-see. You're in great hands. 

  Thupten our guide was outstanding. His drive and passion came across the entire tour. I didn’t have any expectations booking on to this tour but it absolutely blew me away.... read more This is an educational tour - I have learnt so much about Tibetan culture, food, history, religion & the atrocities they have faced since leaving Tibet & what they hope for the future. This tour is an absolute must for anyone interested in Tibetan history within and outside of Nepal. This was one of the best things I did outside of trekking. Thank you Thupten for an unforgettable day!