# Samye Ganden Trek > The Samye Ganden trek offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Tibet’s most remote and historically significant areas, combining cultural immersion with challenging mountain terrain. This pilgrimage tour, organized by Sunrise Adventure Trek, takes trekkers to the Samye Monastery, a site deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhist history and considered one of the oldest monasteries in Tibet. The trek begins at the Ganden Monastery and ascends over challenging passes like Shugu La (5200m) and Chitu La (5100m), showcasing stunning alpine meadows and highland yak pastures. The journey involves crossing two mountain passes, visiting beautiful alpine lakes, and encountering nomadic communities. Participants will acclimatize in Lhasa and Ganden before embarking on the trek, which is particularly demanding for those susceptible to altitude sickness. The tour emphasizes exploration of ancient monasteries and temples from the medieval period, offering insights into Tibetan Buddhist culture. Ultimately, the trek concludes with a return to Kathmandu, providing options for sightseeing and further cultural exploration. - Price: 2760 USD - Duration: 16 - Max Altitude: 5250 - Accommodation: Hotel and tea house - Difficulty: moderate - Tour Type: group-tour - Guide Type: fully-guided-tour - Price Type: budget-tour - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Transportation: Flight, Bus, Tourist & private vehicle - Min Age: 10 - Max Age: 99 - Min Group: 1 - Max Group: 10 - Destination: Tibet - All-inclusive: yes - Published: 2025-09-04 ## Overview ## The highlight of the Samye Ganden trek** ** Samye Ganden Trek is trekking to one of the most remote areas through the Tibet trail. This trek provides you the best chance to observe and analyze holy lakes, stunning mountains, lush alpine meadows along with amazing cultures. ## Trip Summary Samye Ganden tour through highland yak pastures and over Shugu La pass (5200 m/17000 ft) takes us to a sacred mountain. Where many great Buddhist saints and teachers meditated, which is very popular and remote area in Tibet. visit the most hidden wilderness and unique beauty of Tibet. However, Tibet first opened for travelers in 1985, this trek consists of the crossing of the 2 mountain passes, beautiful alpine lakes, and nomads. The trek begins from The Ganden Monastery (4180 m), 32 km by road from Lhasa high above the Kyichu River and ends at The Samye Monastery. You can do sightseeing in Kathmandu before or after the trek. Visit some monastery, ancient temples, with beautiful art and artistry of the medieval period during your tour. 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Complete rest. ### Lhasa Sightseeing & Monastery Excursions These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursion of the Potala Palace ,The Jokhang Temple, surrounding Barkhor market area, Drepung and Sera monasteries. Overnight in Hotel Mandala. ### Rest Day in Lhasa – Acclimatization and Hotel Mandala. Rest day in Lhasa for acclimatization. Overnight in Hotel Mandala. ### Lhasa to Namtso Lake Exploration Drive from Lhasa to Namtso. Overnight in Guest House. ### Namsto Lake - Lhasa Drive and Overnight Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight in Hotel. ### Lhasa to Ganden & Gamye Trek Begins. Drive to Ganden. Visit monasteries and drive further to Gamye and the Trek starts. Overnight in Camp. ### Trek to Camp Overnight Trek, approx 5 / 6 hrs walk. Overnight at Camp. ### Trek to Camp Overnight Trek, approx 5 / 6 hrs walk. Overnight at Camp. ### Trek to Camp Overnight Trek, approx 5 / 6 hrs walk. Overnight at Camp. ### Trek to Samye Camp Overnight Trek, After Approx 4 / 5 hrs walk, the Trek ends at Samye. Overnight in Camp. ### Samye to Gyantse Drive via Yamdroktso Lake Drive for approx 7 hours via Yamdroktso Lake. Overnight in Hotel. ### Gyantse-Xigatse Exploration and Monastery Visits After breakfast visit the Khumbum Stupa and the Palkhor Monastery. After Lunch drive for 1 and 1/2 hours to Xigatse. After arrival in Xigatse we will visit the famous Tashi Lumpo monastery and the Local Xigatse Market. Overnight in Hotel. ### Xigatse-Sakya-Tingri Exploration: A Scenic Drive Drive towards Tingri via Sakya monastery. Overnight in Guest House. ### Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp Return Hike Drive to Rongbuk for 4 hrs. From Rongbuk group will walk to the Everest Base Camp and again walk back to Rongbuk. This back and forth walking will take 5 & ½ hours and driving will take 2 hours. Overnight in Guest House. ### Drive from Rongbuk to Nylam (8 hours). Drive to Nylam for 8 hrs. Overnight in Guest House. ### Nylam to Kathmandu Drive Return Drive for 7 hours and back to Kathmandu . --- More info and booking: https://sunriseadventuretrek.com/trips/samye-ganden-trek