Testimonials

  This half day tour we had a pleasure to participate in was absolutely amazing. On top of meeting people from a very different culture form our own, and having an... read more amazing opportunity to discuss and ask them any questions we wanted, we had a chance to witness a Buddhist prayer and I must say I will never forget this amazing experience. But the best of all was the true passion with which our guide passed his knowledge, stories and experiences to us, it's a rarity to see someone put so much heart in what they do. It even inspired me to pick Tibet as my next trips' destination! I think this trip is an absolute must for anyone who's even remotely interested in finding out about the local culture when travelling, or for anyone who's simply got some free time on their hands and finds themselves around Pokhara and has some free time to fill in. I personally couldn't recommend it enough.

  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.

  Very interesting cultural tour to know more about Tibetan culture and Tibetan living in Nepal.
The guide is very nice, professional, and has a lot of knowledge. You will... read more learn a lot with him.
And very nice Tibetan food.
Thank you Thupten!

  Two months after doing a half day tour with Thupten it is a stand out moment of a two week trip to Nepal. Can't recommend this enough and would urge... read more everyone visiting Pokhara to spend at least half a day on this tour or the full day if you have the time. It was really interesting and Thupten answered all of our questions. We visited a monk and enjoyed talking with him, went up to the settlement - in time for evening prayers - and then spent time in a typical house sampling some Tibetan food. I learnt a lot and found the experience humbling and moving. I'm very grateful I did this tour, met Thupten and got some first hand knowledge. Thank you Thupten!

  I signed on with this tour the last minute by joining two other travelers who where already signed up. This is a cultural tour and I learned more about... read more Tibet and the tibetans then I would have any other way. We where particularly lucky to go to a morning puja( morning prayers) in the days leading up to Losar (tibetan new year), as there where a lot more monks there then there normally would have been. As an RN (Registered Nurse). I also particularly enjoyed visiting and chatting with a tibetan doctor. Highly recommend this tour.

  Amazing experience in Pokhara. A must do! After traveling for 5 months in tibetian villages (India and nepal) I finally understood what make this culture so pleasant and peaceful. Thupten... read more gives all the information clearly and in such enthusiastic way, about tibetian refugees and this amazing culture in general.

  I highly recommend this tour for everybody visiting Pokhara. My friend and I didn’t have solid plans coming here but read about this tour and were largely taken back by... read more the rich culture and history involved. The full day tour is a complete experience that...More

  Tibetan Encounters is a wonderfully informative, cultural experience.
The owner & guide, Thupten Gyatso, is passionate about educating on Tibetan history, culture & Buddhism.
A meeting and conversation with... read more a senior Buddhist Monk was a highlight of our full-day tour.
Would highly recommend this experience as the education & information provided would be difficult to find otherwise.
Many thanks to Thupten for spending the day with us & breaking down every aspect of Tibetan culture & life.

  That was so a great day I should recommand this tour to every people that want to know about Tibet, and you will enjoy for sure! Thank you for this... read more amazing moment!More

  Tibetan Cultural Tour - A must do in Pokhara! - Memorable day in Pokhara!
With gratitude to my wonderful guide for this memorable experience. I learned so much about what life is like here for families who moved to... read more and grew up in the Tibetan settlements in Pokhara, Nepal. The entire day was well thought out and executed perfectly! With gratitude and appreciation for this really unique experience. Namaste