Pokhara: Monastery and Tibetan Culture Walking Tour

Discover the spiritual heart of Pokhara on a day tour of monasteries and Tibetan culture. Visit Hemja, Matepani Gumba, and Chorepatan Monastery, and enjoy a guided walk through a Tibetan village.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara. Drive towards Hemja, enjoying views of the countryside, rivers, and green hills on the way.

Arrive in Hemja, home to two beautiful Buddhist monasteries set in a peaceful rural environment. Begin with a visit to the main Hemja Monastery, observing morning prayers, prayer wheels, murals, and learning about Buddhist rituals.

Continue on a gentle village walk between the monasteries, passing through farmland, local houses, mani walls, and prayer flags. Visit the second Hemja Monastery, smaller but equally serene, offering a more intimate experience of monastic life. This walking section provides deep cultural insight and a calm spiritual connection with nature.

Next, travel to Matepani Monastery, located on a hill overlooking Pokhara Valley. Explore one of Pokhara’s most important Tibetan monasteries. Learn about meditation practices, Tibetan Buddhism, and enjoy panoramic views of the city and surrounding hills.

Afterward, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, savoring Nepali or Tibetan cuisine. Then, visit the Chorepatan Tibetan Monastery, situated within a traditional Tibetan refugee settlement. Explore the prayer hall, spinning prayer wheels, and sacred Buddhist art.

Finally, enjoy a guided walk through the Tibetan village, visiting local homes, handicraft stalls, and observing daily life, traditions, and culture. End your tour with a drive back to Lakeside and a drop-off at your hotel.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.