Private Half-Day Tibetan Refugee Camp Tour in Pokhara

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This private 5 hour Tibetan Refugee Camp tour will show you the various settlements of Tibetan refugees, their culture and lifestyle. The tour will start at 9:30am with a pickup from your hotel in Pokhara, by your English speaking guide. You will be driven to all three major Tibetan Refugee settlements: Jampaling, Tashi Palkhie and Tashiling. At each camp, you will have plenty of time to explore monasteries, Buddhist monk school, Buddhist temples, see their hand made manufacturing arts and even stop at a Tibetan restaurant for lunch. Entrance fees to the settlements are not included and you will be driven back to your hotel at around 2:30pm.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking tour guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Lunch: Tibetan meal (MoMo or Thukpa or Chowmen)
Transport by private car
Entrance fees (Approx. NPR 200 per person)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Location Name: Your hotel in the Lakeside area of Pokhara Directions: If you stay at a hotel or house in the Lakeside area, you will be picked up from your hotel or house. If you stay outside of the area, come to the supplier's office at Gaurighat, Lakeside, Pokhara (inside the Hotel Pokhara International building). Return Location: Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel

What to expect

Pokhara has housed a sizable Tibetan refugee community ever since the initial exodus in 1959. A stroll through the settlements will reveal Tibetan-style Buddhist monasteries, schools and a variety of handcraft shops selling quality handwoven carpets, silver ornaments and other traditional crafts worth browsing. At each camp, you will will explore monasteries, Buddhist monk school, Buddhist temples, see their hand made manufacturing arts

Because of a Nepalese trade agreement with China, Tibetan refugees are not officially recognized by the government and are therefore not allowed to own land, drive a car, work or claim any state benefits. You can help their plight and contribute to their livelihood by purchasing a souvenir to take home. Most of the items for sale are genuine in terms of being handmade. They can and should be bartered for.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Nepal Mountain Club Pvt Ltd

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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