Ganden to Samye trek is one of the interesting treks often regarded as pilgrimage trip, which has much more to offer about Tibetan Buddhism and religious culture. The blue holy lakes, high snow passes and mountains and lush alpine surroundings not only provide you refreshment but also harness your creativity.
The secluded valley that lies in the high passes provides you the view of high-altitude nomads’ lifestyle. Direct but hard walk trekking route to Sayme starting from Ganden makes you feel the real life adventure. Starting at 4180m and passing through Shongu-La pass at 5250m, an attractive and adventurous route heads towards Samye monastery (3540m).
TTP-02: Central Tibet trekking (Ganden to Samye) 12 days in Tibet
Day 01: Departure from own country
Day 02: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel O/N Hotel
Day 03: free day In Kathmandu for visa
Day 04: Departure from kathmandu to Lhasa and Arrival at Gongkar airport
(60 km), driving for 1 hour to Lhasa, overnight at hotel (2*)..
Day 05: Lhasa visits: Potala palace, Dralha Lupuk and Mani makers in Chapokri, Jokang temple, Barkor.
Day 06: Lhasa visits: Drepung monastery, Nechung monastery, Sera monastery, Norbulingka palace.
Day 07: Drive to Terdrom and Drikung Til, 140 km, 5-6 hours. Check in local guesthouse.
Day 08: Drikung Til to Ganden, 80 km, 2 hours, camping.
Day 09: Trekking (5 hours) Ganden to Yama Do (4200 m), camping.
Day 10: Trekking (4 to 5 hours) Yama Do to Shuk La (4980 m) and Tsotup Chu (4500 m), camping.
Day 11: Trekking (5 hours) to Chita La (5100 m) and valley junction.(4100 m)
Day 12: Trekking (5 hours) to Samye (3500 m). Visit Yama Lung caves
Day 13: Trekking in Chimphu valley, 6-7 hours.
Day 14: Samye to Tsethang area, 45 km. Visit Yumbulhakang palace, and Tradruk temple.
Day 15: Tsethang to Gongkar airport, 100km, 1 and half hours. Visit Mindroling on the way.
Day 16: Departure from Lhasa to Kathmandu O/N hotel free day
Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu
Day 18: Arrival in own country.
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