Ganden / Samye Trek  in Tibet

Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu.

Day 02 : Lhasa Sightseeing
The afternoon will be spent exploring the Jokhang temple and Norbu Lingka.

Norbu Lingka :  Situated in the western suburbs of Lhasa, Norbu Lingka was built in the middle of the 18th century during the reign of the 7th Dalai Lama and served as the Summer Palace of Dalai Lama where they handle political affairs, practiced religious activities and spent holidays. Traditionally the Dalai Lamas would leave the Potala Palace every spring and spend the summer in Norbu Lingka.

Jokhang Monastery : Built some 1300 years ago, Jokhang is probably Tibet's first religious institution. This temple is considered as one of the holiest shrines in Tibet. Pilgrims come from all over the world to pay homage to this temple. Located in the heart of Lhasa's colorful Tibetan quarter, Jokhang is the spiritual center of Tibet and also the heart of Lhasa.There is a golden statue of the Buddha Shakyamuni in the temple, which was brought here by the first wife of Songtsen Gampo.

Day 03 : Lhasa Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to visit Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery.

The Potala Palace : The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the17th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. It is built on the red mountain in the center of the Lhasa valley at an altitude of 3700 m. The Potala Palace is the world-renowned symbol of Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Drepung Monastery : Drepung Monastery, the largest and richest monastery in Tibet, was founded in 1416 by a disciple of Tsong Khapa under the patronage of a noble family and later enlarged by the Fifth Dalai Lama. Drepung, which means rice heap in Tibetan, lies 8 kilometers west of Mt. Gambo Utse. The monastery covers a floor space of more than 200 thousand square meters. At its peak, it had a registration of more than 10,000 thousand monks. Many high and learned lamas had studied here.

Day 04 :Lhasa Sightseeing
Today is a day for you to relax, fully acclimatize, and see more of Lhasa. Many of our clients choose to explore Lhasa further, relax in the various monasteries, or simply enjoy a great meal at one of the many restaurants in Lhasa.

Day 05 : Drive to Ganden (4500m)
After breakfast drive to Ganden. Explore around this wonderful area. There are many attractions in this ancient town. However, the highlight for most is the first Gelugpa Monastery.Although this monastery has been destroyed over the years, there is still much to see.

Day 06 : Trek to Yama Do
The trekking begins at the highest point on the Ganden Kora. Enroute we pass through an ancient Hepu village. Later in the day we pass through Ani Pagong, a narrow bottleneck in the trail and former site of a nunnery and end in Yama Do.

Day 07 :Trek to Tsotup Chu Valley
In the morning trek starts enroute crossing many adventurous places and ends to Tsotup Chu Valley.

Day 08 : Trek to Herder's Camp
Today we follow the Tsotup Chu down through its tributary and head towards the Chitu La pass and descend down in a beautiful place Herder's Camp, one of the field surrounding the stream.

Day 09 : Trek to Wango
During the trek to Wango one can see more than 15 types of scrub trees, blooming rhododendrons, and vast meadow. After passing through this wondrous landscape we will trek passing the Changtang village and Yamalung Hermitage. Yamalung is an ancient and holy Buddhist meditation site. Later in the day we join the Samye valley along the babbling tributary stream.

Day 10 : Trek to Samye, Drive to Tsetang
In the morning we will admire the widespread views from Pisha. The entire Samye valley can be seen from here. After reaching the summit of Dragmar we can explore the numerous temples nearby. Visit Samye monastery, which represents the Buddhist universe. At the end of the day we will drive to the Tibet's third largest city, Tsethang.

Day 11 : Explore the Yarlung Valley
After breakfast trek to Yarlung Valley. This majestic area is widely believed to be the cradle of all of Tibetan civilization. The valley of the tombs is located at the origin of the Tibetan people. You can visit Yumbulakhang, which is an amazing architectural site perched on a cliff. It is one of the oldest buildings in all of Tibet.

Day 12 : Lhasa to Kathmandu Fly
Drive to Lhasa Airport and then fly to Kathmandu.

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