Ganden Samye Trek

Ganden situated 45 km East of Lhasa on the Highway that follows the south bank of the Kyi Chu to Medro Gongkar. This is one of the most beautiful sites in central Tibet, which is considered as an abode of Champa, the future Buddha. The monastery perched on the ridge called Gokpo Ri, the site was chosen by Tsong Lhapa (1357-1419) for his first meditation where the monastery built later. This is one of the great monasteries out of six, built by Gelukpa sect.

This itinerary linking two of the most important monasteries in Central Tibet crosses the Yatro Drak range of mountains that divide the Tsangpo basin from the Lhasa Valley. The trek provides a superb means of access to Tibet’s first monastery an institution founded in the 8th Century.

Itinerary of Ganden Samye Trek

Day 01 : Arrival at Lhasa
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 03 : Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 04 : Free day in Lhasa
Day 05 : Drive to Ganden
Day 06 : Trek to Yama Do
Day 07 : Trek to Tsotup Chu Valley
Day 08 : Trek to Herder's Camp
Day 09 : Trek to Wango
Day 10 : Trek to Samye, Drive to Tsedang
Day 11 : Explore Yarlung Valley
Day 12 : Drive to Gongkar airport and Departure

Services Included :

• All necessary travel / trekking permits

• Necessary surface transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser

• Middle class accommodation with breakfast apart from trekking.

• Guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa with all entrance fees

• An English speaking Tibetan guide

• Full board camping during the trek.

• Necessary crew whilst on trek

• Transfer to and form Kathmandu airport.

Services Excluded :

• Meals except breakfast up to day 6 (Xegar)

• Nepal re-entry fee (It is suggested you apply for a multiple entry visa for Nepal initially).

• Any extra expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances.

• Flight Kathmandu / Lhasa and Airport tax.