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Sarangkot sunrise half day Tibetan cultural tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Early morning sunrise and Himalayan mountain views from Sarangkot Hill.
- Visit one Tibetan Refugee settlement near Pokhara valley.
- Enjoy a traditional Tibetan breakfast at a local family home.
- Learn about Tibetan refugees living in Nepal and their buddhist culture.
- Learn about the meanings of Buddhist symbols in daily life.
Activity location
- Pokhara
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Pokhara
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Sarangkot sunrise half day Tibetan cultural tour
- 4h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Tibetan tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off services around lakeside area
- Early morning sunrise and Himalayan mountain views from Sarangkot hill
- Visit a Tibetan refugee settlement
- Learn about Tibet, Tibetan people living in Nepal, and rich Buddhist culture.
- Visit a local Tibetan family home and taste a Tibetan breakfast.
- Visit a Buddhist monastery to learn about monks' lives and the significance of Buddhist signs and symbols.
- Interaction with a Buddhist monk
- Mineral water
- We charge an additional transport fee for guests whose hotels are located outside the lakeside area, depending on their hotel location.
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Embark on the Tibetan Cultural Tour in Pokhara, guided by the passionate and knowledgeable Mr. Thupten Gyatso, a Tibetan native deeply rooted in the region. This unique experience takes you to Tibetan refugee settlements in Pokhara, offering an immersive educational and cultural journey. Beyond ordinary sightseeing, you’ll gain a profound understanding of Tibetan culture, religion, and the lives of Tibetan refugees in Nepal. Mr. Thupten’s dedication to preserving and sharing Tibetan heritage ensures an enriching and enlightening exploration of this captivating culture.
Our tours are focused on providing an immersive cultural and educational experience, offering a deeper understanding of Tibetan culture, religion, and the lives of Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
Tibetan refugees in Nepal are eager to share their philosophies, way of life and dedication to preserving their culture.
Embark on a Sarangkot sunrise half day tour for an enriching journey into Tibetan culture.
Depending on the sunrise time, we will drive early in the morning to Sarangkot hill to witness the beautiful sunrise and enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains. Please note that weather conditions may affect visibility.
Explore one Tibetan refugee settlement near Pokhara valley to understand how the Tibetan people are living in Nepal and how well they have kept their Tibetan language, identity, and rich Buddhist culture intact in Nepal. buddhist traditions in Nepal.
Visit the monastery but can’t attend the morning group prayer chanting. Because the sunrise and morning prayer chanting is at the same time.
Enjoy a Tibetan Breakfast: Experience the flavours of Tibet with a traditional breakfast at a local Tibetan family home. Indulge in salted butter tea, Tsampa(roasted barley flour), and Tibetan bread with honey, butter, and peanut butter. Our guide, Mr. Thupten, will enlighten you about Tibetan cuisine and the way of life in the refugee settlements.
Interact with a young Buddhist monk to gain more insights into their Monastic lifestyle, studies and daily activities in the monastery.
You will also learn the meanings of different Buddhist signs and symbols that are so important in their daily life. Such as prayer wheels, prayer flags, stupas, etc.
A rich and immersive experience into Tibetan culture awaits!
Location
Activity location
- Pokhara
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Pokhara
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal