Ganden to Samye Trekking - 12 Days

Ganden to Samye trek explores Central and south Tibet including the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle  of Tibetan civilization. Additionally it includes a short 5 days trek. Ganden to Samye trek is a 5 days trek that connects two most important monasteries of Ganden and Samye. It offers fantastic walking, superb scenery, and interaction with Tibetan villagers and highland nomads. It is a fairly demanding trek and crosses two passes over 5000 meters. Participants must be physically strong and in good health. This trip is for those who have limited time to have experience both trekking and sightseeing tour while you are in Lhasa. This trip is one of the best option to take trekking arround Lhasa. And also it completes sightseeing in Tsedang and Lhasa valley.

Itinerary

Equipment

Accomodation & Camping Tents

You will be staying at 3 star hotel in Lhasa. We provide good reviewed and decorated with Tibetan arts and furnished by wooden. It is comfortable hotel for sure during your stay in Lhasa. In Ganden it is a local guesthouse clean room with attached bath. After that the trekking starts from Ganden Monastery, There will be camping during trekking period about 4 nights. Our camping tents are well maintained two men tents for group members, dining and kitchen tents along with other kitchen utensils. Once you arrive Samye monastery. You will be staying at 3 star hotel.

Altitude Problem and Physical Fitness

We Tibet Holidays lead our all trips smooth and pleasant however Trekking to Ganden to Samye requires two 5000m passes along the way, It may occur some symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) such as headache, vomiting, loss of appetite & stomach disorder etc at the beginning once you arrive Lhasa. We advice to take doctors prescriptions who have heart, lung and blood diseases. There is no specific level of physical fitness is required, everyone could join on the trek. It would be more helpful if you have previous trekking experience or regular exercise, jugging, stretching and meditation or yoga would be good idea before taking the trip which helps to adjust your body to the elevation in a very short time.

Meals 

All meals during trekking and only breakfast during the driving or touring sessions are included in this trip. Lunch and dinner in Lhasa is on your own so It is advisable to budget Yuan 100 to Yuan 150 (USD 15 to USD 20) for lunch and dinner in a single day. Only basic meal choices like Tibetan bread and tsampa porridge will be available in outlying area. Freshly cooked full board food will be served by trained and experienced cooks on full-board basis during camping & trekking.

Recommended Clothing & Accessories

As the tempreture varies greatly between day and night (from Max. 20 degrees celcius to Min. -10 degrees celcius) one should prepare accordingly. As. we believe in carbon neutral footprint "Maximum comfort with minimum items" are recommended. Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, Water bottle, Woolen sockes, Personal Towel, Light and Warm parka Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun Cream, Torch with extra batteries, Muffler, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, T-Shirt, Sleeping bag and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for Ganden to Samye Trekking.

Acclimatization

This tour/trek may happen probability of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).  The higher altitude means the more less oxygen. For example, at an altitude above of 5000m, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Therefore, our body needs some days to adjust in the elevation. This trip progresses with gradual ascent and does not reach a very high altitude in no time; We Tibet Holidays design all our program either with gradual accent or with some acclimatization days in order to avoid probability of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).

Travel Insurance

Full travel insurance coverage for medicine, Helicopter evacuation, if in case of immergency, lost of belongings and trip cancilation is strongly recommended for Ganden to Samye Trek.

Best Time to Travel

Spring (April and May), Summer (June, July & August) & Autumn (September, October & November) is the best seasons for the Ganden to Samye Trek from Lhasa city. 

Trip Start Dates and Cost

Private trip could take at any date while solo or individual traveler could check available trip start dates for Ganden to Samye Trek on the Fix Departure section or Please contact us via email.

Reviews

Kristina & Albena

I can define our Tibet Monastery Tour with Tibet Holidays with only three words: fantastic, happy and much kindness. All this due to Pema Tsering, Ngawang (our guide) and Chungda (our driver). They did our trip excellently arranged, funny, very interesting and gave us the chance to get authentic experience with Tibetan language, traditions and culture. Tibet is, for sure, the best place I have ever visited.

Robert Cody & Family

Tibet tour and our short trekking near Lhasa city was greatest experience of our lives.. All arrangements were greatly organized, Thank you for Tibet Holidays team for such a great organization of our trip. We are thankfull and will return with you some day!

Sebastain Brandt

Pema and entire crew of Tibet Holidays are simply great.. I did Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek in 2014 and Upper Mustang Trek in 2016. The guide was very manageable and proffessional. We enjoyed both trip very much. See you soon Pema. Keep it up your great job!

Kanchi Raghuram

Pema, I am so happy for your great arrangement at Kathmandu, Lhasa, Mansarover and entire Kailash yatra for my group in 2016. Guide was great, Hotels are well arranged, Kitchen crews are fabulous and food preparation were great and delicious. I m happy with your personal care. A memorable yatra with you and entire team of Tibet Holidays!

Justin & Skyler Friedman

We joined Tibet Holidays in 2004 for Everest Base Camp 13 Days Trek. Thanks for Pema Tsering for arranging excelent guide and hotel arrangement. We had such a wonderful trip in Everest and Kalapatar region. All flight, Hotel arrangement and porter were fabulous. We will get back to you some day Pema! Cheers!

Hacer Aydin

The trip that did in Humla in 2016 was my best trip. I stay in Pema’s home with she’s family and I met with this nice people. It was really special moments for me. Thanks to Pema for this opportunity. Also thanks to Pema for treating like a sister to me while im tripping. I hope we come across again my another trip.

Roger Weston

Have just returned from my second tour with Tibet Holidays; last year's trip to Mt Kailash was very well arranged and managed, a comprehensive experience of Tibet, and this second trek into the Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit was equally well conducted, with many great experiences. Thanks Pema for all your kind and professional assistance.

 

Robert Becker

Our group of six had an unforgettable, life changing experience on our trek through the high country of western Nepal and on into Tibet to Mount Kailash, western Tibet and Lhasa. Pema and his team of expert guides at Tibet Holidays navigated our way around every obstacle on both sides of the border, we would have been lost without them. Our wonderful cook and kitchen team provided excellent meals three times a day in the most remote and inhospitable locations. Wonderful trip, top quality and value, highly recommended.