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Duration:
16 days
Difficulty:
Moderate
Tour type:
Group Tour
Accommodation:
Hotel and tea house
Group size:
1 - 10 pax
Max altitude:
5,250 m
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation:
Flight, Bus, Tourist & private vehicle

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.

Similarly, we can take good time acclimatizing in Tibet, Lhasa and Ganden before we start out on this trek. The nature of the terrain on the trek to Samye can create serious difficulties for anyone suffering from AMS while crossing Shug La (5250m) or Chitu La (5100m) en-route to Samye.  Tour to Samye Ganden is one of the pilgrimage tour in Tibet. You can see the beautiful oldest monasteries in this area. The valley was mostly influenced by Tibetan Buddhist cultures. Samye Ganden trekking is the eco-friendly trek.

 

The Sunrise Adventure trek will make your trip memorable from your arrival to departure. Explore the great landscape and beautiful nature and hidden wilderness trek. Finally, while you finish your trek back to Kathmandu.

 

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Itinerary

1
Kathmandu to Lhasa Flight & Hotel Transfer
Flight Duration
1 hr 20 min (Kathmandu to Lhasa)
Altitude
3,650 m / 11,975 ft (Lhasa)
Transfer Duration
30–45 min to hotel

Take off from Kathmandu Airport at 10: 00 hrs (Nepal Standard Time). During the flight (weather permitting) you will see the following: Yarlang Tsampo, Yamdrok Tso, Mt. Kanchanjunga (8586m)m, Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest (8848m).Transfer from the airport to your Hotel. Complete rest.

2
Lhasa Sightseeing & Monastery Excursions
Walking Distance
5–8 km / 3–5 miles
Altitude Range
3,650–3,800 m / 11,975–12,467 ft
Trek Duration
4–5 hrs
Highlights
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

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.

3
Rest Day in Lhasa – Acclimatization and Hotel Mandala.
Walking Distance
Light walking ~2–3 km / 1–2 miles
Altitude
3,650–3,800 m / 11,975–12,467 ft
Focus
Acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness

Rest day in Lhasa for acclimatization. Overnight in Hotel Mandala.

4
Lhasa to Namtso Lake Exploration
Driving Hours
220 km / 137 miles
Trek Duration
5–6 hrs (round trip)
Highest Altitude
4,718 m / 15,482 ft (Namtso Lake)
Trek Distance
3 km / 2 miles (around lake)

Drive from Lhasa to Namtso. Overnight in Guest House.

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Namsto Lake - Lhasa Drive and Overnight
Drive Distance
220 km / 137 miles
Driving Hours
5–6 hrs
Ending Altitude
3,650 m / 11,975 ft (Lhasa)

Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight in Hotel.

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Lhasa to Ganden & Gamye Trek Begins.
Drive Distance
50 km / 31 miles (Lhasa to Ganden)
Drive Duration
1.5–2 hrs
Trek Duration
10 km / 6.2 miles (Ganden to first camp)
Starting Altitude
4,300 m / 14,108 ft (Ganden)
Camp Altitude
4,500 m / 14,764 ft

Drive to Ganden. Visit monasteries and drive further to Gamye and the Trek starts. Overnight in Camp.

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Trek to Camp Overnight
Trek Distance
12 km / 7.5 miles
Highest Altitude
4,700 m / 15,419 ft
Trek Duration
5–6 hrs

Trek, approx 5 / 6 hrs walk. Overnight at Camp.

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Trek to Camp Overnight
Trek Distance
10 km / 6.2 miles
Highest Altitude
4,800 m / 15,748 ft
Trek Duration
5 hrs

Trek, approx 5 / 6 hrs walk. Overnight at Camp.

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Trek to Camp Overnight
Trek Distance
12 km / 7.5 miles
Trek Duration
6 hrs
Highest Altitude
5,000 m / 16,404 ft

Trek, approx 5 / 6 hrs walk. Overnight at Camp.

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Trek to Samye Camp Overnight
Trek Distance
8 km / 5 miles
Highest Altitude
3,900 m / 12,795 ft
Trek Duration
4 hrs

Trek, After Approx 4 / 5 hrs walk, the Trek ends at Samye. Overnight in Camp.

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Samye to Gyantse Drive via Yamdroktso Lake
Drive Distance
350 km / 217 miles
Drive Duration
8 hrs
Highest Altitude
4,500 m / 14,764 ft (Yamdroktso Lake)
Highlights
Scenic lake, mountain views

Drive for approx 7 hours via Yamdroktso Lake. Overnight in Hotel.

12
Gyantse-Xigatse Exploration and Monastery Visits
Walking Distance
10 km / 6.2 miles
Altitude Range
3,800–3,900 m / 12,467–12,795 ft
Highlights
Gyantse Kumbum, Xigatse Tashilhunpo Monastery

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.

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Xigatse-Sakya-Tingri Exploration: A Scenic Drive
Drive Distance
320 km / 199 miles
Drive Duration
7–8 hrs
Highest Altitude
4,300 m / 14,108 ft
Highlights
Tibetan plateau, Sakya Monastery

Drive towards Tingri via Sakya monastery. Overnight in Guest House.

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Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp Return Hike
Trek Distance
10 km / 6.2 miles (round trip)
Highest Altitude
5,200 m / 17,060 ft (Everest Base Camp, Tibet side)
Trek Duration
5–6 hrs

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.

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Drive from Rongbuk to Nylam (8 hours).
Drive Distance
180 km / 112 miles
Drive Duration
8 hrs
Highest Altitude
5,000 m / 16,404 ft (plateau)

Drive to Nylam for 8 hrs. Overnight in Guest House.

16
Nylam to Kathmandu Drive Return
Drive Distance
450 km / 280 miles
Drive Duration
12–14 hrs
Ending Altitude
1,400 m / 4,593 ft (Kathmandu)

Drive for 7 hours and back to Kathmandu .

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