Samye Ganden Trekking
Samye Ganden Trekking:
This tour starts in Lhasa, the sacred city and capital of Tibet, where we will explore its great palaces, monasteries and temples. We drive to Ganden Monastery and start 4-day trek over the Tibetan mountains to Samye, the first and holiest monastery of Tibet. The trek through highland yak pastures and over Shugu La pass (5200m/17000ft) takes us to a sacred mountain where many great Buddhist saints and teachers meditated, including Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. The breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks as well as the views of Tibetan countryside will make the journey an unforgettable one. Witness Buddhist prayer ceremonies, visit the homes of local Tibetans and observe religious customs to help understand the Tibetan religion and life. Once in the Yarlung valley we visit the impressive Yambu Lakang and the tombs of the ancient Tibetan Kings. A wonderful journey to the heart and soul of Tibet.
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As we arrive Lhasa, we stay there for three days. Our three-day stay in Lhasa comprises the most fantastic trek. First, we drive to Ganden through two high passes. And trek to Samye Valley through Sung La at an altitude of 5250m and Chitu La at an altitude of 5100m.
From Ganden the next day we trek to Yama Do and further our trek leads to Tsotup Chu Valley, Herder's Camp, Wango and Samye. Finally, we drive to Tsedang and explore Yarlung Valley. During the trek, we explore different hi-fi attractions of Tibet like The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, The Gelugpa Monastery and other far attractive places ever experienced. It is a trek highly rich with remoteness from the Ganden to Samye.
Highlights of the Trekking
Panoramic views of Mt. Shisapangma, gripping city of Lhasa, Tibetan landscapes, explore large numbers of monasteries in Samey and Lhasa, ever-smiling Tibetan people.
Day 1: ARRIVE LHASA
Fly Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing to Lhasa in Tibet. Hotel.
Day 2-3: LHASA SIGHTSEEING
Visit Potala Palace, Norbulinka, Drepung & Sera monasteries, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar. Hotel.
Day 4: LHASA - GANDEN
Drive to Ganden. Vist Ganden Monastery. Walk to campsite. Camp.
Day 5-8: GANDEN - SAMYE TREK
Trekking over the Tibetan mountains from Ganden Monastery to Samye the oldest monastery in Tibet. Camping.
Day 9: SAMYE - TSETANG
Visit Samye Monastery. Drive to Tsetang. Visit Yambu Lakhang and Tombs of the ancient Tibetan Kings. Hotel.
Day 10: DEPARTURE FROM TIBET
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing.
End of Ganden to Samye Trek in Tibet
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