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Lhasa with Ganden Samye Trek

Lhasa With Ganden Samye Trek will provide you an opportunity to explore the most interesting sights in and around the holy city of Lhasa then we drive to Ganden to exploring the country side trek. 5 Days Ganden-Samye trek is a short one but one of Tibet’s most popular trek and connects two of Tibet’s most important monasteries.

Trekking in Tibet will provide you a completely different experience. You will be walking along the rugged Tibetan terrain greeted with different sights and landscape: from the arid Tibetan topography that resembles a lunar landscape to the ancient villages with their colorful prayer flags and magnificent monasteries.

Lhasa With Ganden Samye trek begins with a scenic flight over the Himalayas to Lhasa then the next two days will be spent visiting some of the most interesting sights in and around Lhasa. On the third day you will drive to Ganden, the starting point of the Samye Trek. Ganden Samye trek is a demanding trek it cross two high passes - Shug-la and Chitu-la, both of which are around 5000m. As you travel along the 80km trekking trail that skirts barley fields and nomadic pastureland, you get a chance to see the Tibetan lifestyle at close quarters and experience the real Tibet.

Lhasa with Ganden Samye Trek Fact File

Area: Tibet

Duration: 10 nights /11 days TIBET TOUR

Max Elevation: 3,595 m

Season: May to mid October

Activities: Cultural tour and trek

Departs: Every Saturday

Price:  US $ 2,090.- net per person basis 2 participants

Lhasa with Ganden Samye Trek Brief Program

Day Destination   Comments Alt.
01 Lhasa Fly to Lhasa and transfer to Hotel. Complete Rest day 3,595 m
02 Lhasa Sightseeing of Potala, Jokhang & Barkhor market. Overnight hotel (B) 3,595 m
03 Lhasa Tour of Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Overnight hotel (B) 3,595 m
04 Ganden Drive to Ganden (B) 4,500 m
05 Yama Du Trek – 6 hrs. walk (B+L+D)  
06 Chu Valley Trek – 5 hrs. walk (B+L+D)  
07 Herders Camp Trek – 5 hrs (B+L+D)  
08 Wango Trek – 5 hrs.(B+L+D)  
09 Tsedang Trek to Samye  and drive to Tsedang (B+L) 3,750 m
10 Tsedang Sightseeing Tour (B+L)  
11 Departure Transfer to airport for departure  
B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D- Dinner

Trip Cost Includes

  • 03 nights twin sharing accommodation at a medium class hotel in Tibet  on BB basis
  • 01 night twin sharing accommodation in a lodge in Ganden on BB basis
  • 04 nights/05 days Ganden Samye trek on full board basis i.e. Breakfast, lunch and dinner; staff support ; two men tent; kitchen tent, sleeping mattress, permit etc.
  • Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the program
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee during the sightseeing tour
  • Private transportation during the sightseeing tour
  • Tibet travel permit

Trip Cost Excludes

  • Nepali entry and re entry visa
  • Airport taxes if involved
  • China (Tibet Visa) – US $ 60.- for USA national & US $ 45. for other nationals. Please note that this is just a visa fee but in case if it has to be done in the last minute there will be extra urgent fees.
  • Airfare KTM/LHASA/KTM US $ 520.- + 179(Insurance+Tax) per person
  • Meals in Tibet i.e. Lunch and Dinner
  • Travelling Insurance
  • International flight tickets
  • Any extra cost involved in case of political turmoil, cancellation of flight, illness, natural disaster, epidemic

Highlights

  • Visiting some of the interesting sights in and around Lhasa.
  • Opportunity to explore the innermost Tibetan high country
  • Magnificent panoramic view of 7000+ meter peaks of central Tibet
  • Different culture and lifestyle of Tibetan nomads and herders.
  • Adventure crossing high passes i.e. 5000+meter
  • Also exploring Tibetan civilization in Yarlung valley