Absolutely authentic experience, exceptional guide and staff at booking office. The passion with which our guide delivered information and insight was remarkable. I am very grateful to have been able to visit here.

The tour is interesting and professional. It gives you a deeper understanding of the Tibetan culture (food, medication and art), Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan history. I highly recommend taking the morning tour so you’ll be able to join the morning prayer at a Tibetan monastery.

Our Morning Tibetan Culture Tour to the Tibetan settlement in Pokhara was an unforgettable experience, made exceptional by our guide Thupten. Thupten’s passion and knowledge illuminated every stop of the tour. From insightful explanations at monasteries to facilitating meaningful interactions with local Tibetan families, his expertise and warmth made the journey truly enriching. Thanks to Thupten, we left with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Tibetan culture. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Thupten as your guide!

Had a really good experience with Thupten! He has so much knowledge about Tibetan history and culture! Really enjoyed the morning tour!

I had an incredible experience with Thupten as our guide. His extensive understanding of Tibetan culture, history, Buddhism, and the lives of monks truly impressed me. He patiently and enthusiastically answered all of our questions, and he went above and beyond to introduce us to his rich cultural heritage. The encounter with Tibetan refugees was a truly unique and eye-opening experience. If you have a genuine interest in gaining a deeper understanding of the lives of Tibetans and monks in Nepal, I highly recommend trying this tour. It is an absolute must-try.

This tour is incredible. My partner and I just finished the full day morning tour (starting with the monks chanting, and finishing after lunch). We cannot recommend this tour enough - Thupten, the guide, is knowledgable, kind, and humble. You truly learn more about Tibetan refugees in Nepal, the monastic life, and Buddhism. You also get to see an incredible Mountain View from the Sakya Monastery. The carpet showroom is beautiful and very reasonably priced for such talented handicraft. Everything you engage with is community run. This is not a site seeing your but a passionate cultural tour. Do not miss this opportunity if you are in Pokhara. Thug-je-chey Tibetan Encounters, and Thupten - you have created a lasting impression.

Amazing time spent with Thupten on the Half Day Tour! It is really an immersion in Tibetan culture, we also had the chance to see clearly the Annapurna's. Appointment with a monk, a tibetan doctor also help to debate and know more about how powerful Buddhist philosophy is... A must do in Pokhara if you are willing to do immerse in Tibetan culture rather than just taking photos

This tour is an absolute must if you're in Pokhara. Thupten was an exceptional guide, educating me about Tibet's rich cultural and religious history. Having the opportunity to speak to a monk and doctor from the community were also incredibly special as I got to ask questions and learn more about their day to day in an authentic way. I feel so grateful to have had insight into the lives of people living in the refugee settlements and how their lives have changed over time in Nepal. Thupten thank you for pushing forward with your personal mission to educate and raise awareness about Tibet - your message is spreading! I feel privileged to have had the chance to meet you and will endeavour to contribute by sharing what ive learnt with those around me. Thank you

This tour was food for the body, a feast for the eyes, and first and foremost, so much food for thought. Thupten, the tour guide, is a living library with a sweeping, in-depth story to tell, and has spent years crafting an experience that combines delightful cultural experiences (art, monastic ritual, food) with a multivalent and deep narration of the Tibetan refugee population and their experience in Nepal. I ended my tour with a greatly expanded awareness of Tibetan history, geography, and geopolitics, and a few powerful ideas from Tibetan Buddhism that I will be thinking about for months to come. This was an enjoyable, intense and mind-expanding morning, and very, very worth the time and money.

Thank you Thupten for an amazing experience! I did the early morning tour to include the prayer chanting at the monastery. I also had a lengthy one to one conversation with a senior monk and discussed all manner of topics including his monastic lifestyle & Buddhism. Another highlight was the personal consultation with a Tibetan traditional Medicine doctor, who accurately diagnosed some negative symptoms I’ve been experiencing & suggested treatments/foods I can use to reduce them. Thupten provided advice & guidance of various symbols & processes and answered any other queries I had through the morning. He was an engaged & knowledgeable guide with an obvious passion for preserving the Tibetan culture. At some of the sites I noticed other groups of people, however it seemed they were transported there & they didn’t appear to have any guidance, so I am glad I chose my experience with Thupten so I could get a better understanding of the Tibetan culture & much more personal encounters.

Morning Tibetan Cultural Tour was the highlight for me during my stay in Pokhara. Thupten is a great storyteller, very passionate about Tibetan culture and history and he is able to provide a great insight into the life and culture of Tibetans living in Nepal. Also the opportunities to visit temple, household and meeting with a young monk were very valuable for me. I would highly recommend this Tour not only for the experience but also to gain some knowledge and understanding.

We had an incredible tour of the Tibetan Refugee Communities in Pokhara. Thupten is a knowledgeable guide and very passionate about transmitting his Tibetan heritage. The tour is a must if you visit this area. Know that Thupten is at your service and always happy to answer your questions. He took the time to have a very deep conversation about the Dalai Lama, Buddhism, science and humanity. Thank once again, Thupten for your Presence!

We had wonderful time with Thupten on his perfectly organized tour. My recommendations to all of you who have time in Pokhara to explore Tibetan life and get new knowledge about Tibetan culture and history. Thupten is great guide with a lot of passion for storytelling. Thank you!!

Thupten provided an amazing, informative, insightful and first- hand experience tour. His depth of knowledge and insight made for such a special tour as I was the only client on a rainy day in Pokhara. I felt really privileged to be in the company of this resilient, strong and beautiful culture, a proud culture struggling to keep culture alive.... and doing an amazing job at it. Thanks Thupten for giving me this opportunity. Highly recommended.

Our entire family loved this experience. Thupten has done such a nice job curating a mix of interactions and learning opportunities for an immersive look into Tibetan culture. I also appreciated that all the tours are so well explained in advance and delivered above and beyond expectations. Really well done.

Life changing one not to miss, excellent value for money cultural trip. Trip was so comprehensive covering culture, history, education, medicine and Buddhism.

There was a lot of interesting information and lots to see and do. Thutpan has so much knowledge and passion about is country and people. He believes that no question is too silly to be asked. For us there was so much information to take in that we did miss some of it. But this was a fantastic opportunity and the Tibetan food was some of the best food we have had in Nepal!

I was fascinated by Thupten’s knowledge of Tibet and it’s culture, he showed me much more than any guide I’ve been with and he does more, cause he just doesn’t show things as they are but why they are like that, how that happened; and he talks from the heart. In the beginning I was in doubt if I should go, but I believe the experience and the knowledge u receive are worth it and in a way you are helping a cause

Very professional and thoughtful guide. Thupten loves his job and culture, puts all his heart and soul into the tour. The food was delicious,the atmosphere was very warm and kind. He is very knowledgeable, full of very interesting information, very wise and friendly. Totally recommend the tour to anyone who is interested in history and life of Tibet. I admired a lot this small yet brave nation in exile. It was very insightful and eye-opening. I would definitely come back again!

This was one of the best tours I’ve ever had. I learned so much about Tibetan Buddhism, history, culture, food, and their ongoing struggle. The day is packed with so many different activities from sitting and chatting with a monk, eating traditional breakfast in a Tibetan home, touring a monastery and two different settlements, and getting a personal exam by a traditional Tibetan doctor. The whole time Thupten was giving us nonstop information about whatever we were eating or seeing. One of the most memorable days I’ve had in Nepal. Don’t hesitate to book the tour.