Tibetan Refugee Settlements in Pokhara
Pokhara is home to four Tibetan refugee settlements, established in the 1960s by Tibetan refugees who arrived in Nepal after 1959. Today, these settlements are home to thousands of Tibetan refugees and continue to preserve Tibetan culture, traditions, and rich Buddhist heritage. Monasteries, prayer flags, traditional homes, handicraft workshops, and daily religious practices reflect a strong Tibetan identity. Visiting these communities offers a meaningful insight into Tibetan history, culture, and the resilient lives of Tibetan refugees living peacefully in Pokhara.
Visiting a Tibetan refugee settlement in Pokhara offers a deep insight into Tibetan history, Buddhism, and daily life.
👉 This cultural experience is designed and operated by Tibetan Encounter, a locally run Tibetan travel company dedicated to preserving and sharing authentic Tibetan heritage with travellers in Pokhara.
Explore the Tibetan Refugee Settlements in Pokhara
1) Tashi Palkhel- The Oldest Tibetan Settlement
Established in 1962, Tashi Palkel is the oldest Tibetan refugee settlement in Pokhara, located about 5 km northwest of Hemja. The residents mainly run small restaurants and shops where they sell traditional Tibetan food such as momos and thukpa, souvenirs and handmade Tibetan carpets.
2) Tashi-Ling – A Vibrant Tibetan Community
Located near Davis Falls, Tashi Ling is home to around 250 families and features a Buddhist monastery, school, carpet workshop and showroom, photo gallery, and a combine Tibetan and Western health clinic. The community operates a small Tibetan carpet workshop and showroom, showcasing traditional handmade carpets. Many residents run small businesses such as souvenir shops and small restaurants that serve traditional Tibetan food like momos and thenthuk, helping them earn a living.
3) Paljorling – The Smallest Tibetan Refugee Camp
Paljorling is the smallest Tibetan refugee settlement in Pokhara, located in the city center. It includes a Tibetan school, a Buddhist monastery, and a Tibetan medical clinic.
4) Jampaling – The Most Remote Tibetan Settlement
Located 25 km from Pokhara, Jampaling is the most remote Tibetan settlement in the area. Although less developed, the community remains deeply connected to Tibetan traditions and Buddhism. The settlement includes a Tibetan school, a Buddhist monastery, a combined Tibetan and Western health clinic, and a home for the elderly. Most families maintain kitchen gardens where they grow seasonal vegetables and fruits. A primary source of income comes from small Tibetan restaurants serving traditional foods such as momos and thukpa, as well as a few local shops.
Join Our Tibetan Cultural Tours in Pokhara
At Tibetan Encounter, we offer immersive Tibetan cultural tours inside Tibetan refugee settlements. Our expert guide Mr. Thupten will take you to Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan schools, Tibetan medical centre and carpet workshops & showroom, giving you an unforgettable cultural experience. If you want to experience Tibetan culture, Click below Tibetan cultural tours list to join one of our guided Tibetan cultural tours:
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- Morning Tibetan Cultural Tour Pokhara
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- Sarangkot Sunrise Morning half day Tibetan cultural Tour
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