Description

This trek has much to offer: lakes, beautiful alpine forests and meadows, as well as two centers of Tibetan religious culture. With so much to offer, its popularity is understandable, but you should not underestimate the trek.

The best time for the walk is from the middle of May to the middle of October. The summer months can be wet but the mountains are at their greenest and wild flowers spangle the meadows. Barring heavy snow, it’s also possible for those with a lot of trekking experience and the right gear to do this walk in the colder months.

Ganden - Samye Trekking

: : : :	Complete Itinerary
Day1	Arrive Lhasa. Airport transfer to the hotel, acclimatize for rest of the day. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day2 Day3	Lhasa. Sightseeing, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street, Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Overnight in Lhasa. B
Day4	Lhasa-Ganden. Ganden is the first Gelugpa monastery and has remained the main seat of this major Buddhist order ever since. It has stupendous views of the surrounding Kyi-chu Valley and fascinating kora. The mountains round Ganden provide you with a good warming-up before the trek. While the guide can organize the details for the trek. Overnight in Ganden guesthouse. B
Day5	Ganden-Samye Trekking. >> More detail itinerary
Day6	Ganden-Samye Trekking. >> More detail itinerary
Day7	Ganden-Samye Trekking. >> More detail itinerary
Day8	Ganden-Samye Trekking. >> More detail itinerary
Day9	Samye-Tsedang Visit Samye monastery, then go back to Tsedang for a good refreshment. Overnight inTsedang B
Day10	Leave. Transfer to the airport and fly out. B
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Notes:

It’s not advisable to do the trek right after you get to Lhasa. This 10-day complete itinerary can physically prepare you for the trek by 3 days’ acclimation, and not miss those important highlights.

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