Matepani Gumba

Matepani Gumba is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery perched on a small hill in the Kundahar area of Pokhara, about five kilometres from Mahendrapul. It was established in 1960 by Nyeshang people who migrated to the city from Manang. The monastery's interior is covered in elaborate murals depicting scenes from Buddha's life and various deities. Resident monks hold prayer sessions each morning and late afternoon, and the site is used for major Buddhist festivals including Losar and Buddha Jayanti.

Set on a green hilltop east of central Pokhara, Matepani Gumba was founded in 1960 by Nyeshang migrants from the Manang region, making it one of the city's older Tibetan Buddhist establishments. The gumba's walls carry bright, detailed murals illustrating stories from Buddha's life alongside imagery of other deities. Monks gather twice daily, in the morning and late afternoon, for prayer, with a gong marking the call to worship; observances run longer during festivals such as Losar and Buddha Jayanti. Visitors can reach it by public bus or taxi from Mahendrapul and Kahukhola, and depending on the mood of the day, may be invited to sit in on a prayer session.