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Tibet Ganden Samye Trek

Ganden Samye Trek | Tibet Samya Ganden Trek Itinerary and Cost

Trip ID
HWT067
Duration
10 Day(s)
Difficulty
Demanding
Max altitude
3,650m
Group
1–12 Pax
From
US$ 3,499
Best season
Apr–Nov

Journey overview

The experience at a glance

Tibet Ganden Samye Trek is one of the most popular destinations in Tibet. This is the shortest and most popular trekking trail in Tibet. Best for those who love to camp and trek amid beautiful mountains, up and down the hills, Tibet Ganden Samye Trek offers you a great prospect to get along with nature. The whole time you are on this tour, you will be very close to your heart, and you will practice a feeling second to no other when you watch the fantastic view of the Himalayas.

The Tibet Ganden Samye Trek starts from Lhasa and ends in Tsedang; you will begin trekking following the Hebu Valley and Shogarla Pass. After descending from Shogarla, you will reach the scenic Gambala and trek from the riverside of Gambala to Molong. On the last day of this Ganden Samye Trek, you will go to Samye, where Samye Monastery is located.

Day by day

10 days · 1 region

Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.

Follow the path day by day

9 nights

  1. Today we will fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, Goggar airport over the tallest mountains in the world. There we will be picked by our travel agents and dropped at our hotel. For the rest of the day, we get time to acclimatize to Lhasa’s High Altitude and time to get ready for the upcoming visit and treks. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa

Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Lhasa

Places covered

Destinations on this trip

The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.

  1. Lhasa

  2. Ganden, Hebu

  3. Shogarla Pass

  4. Molong

  5. Samye

  6. Tsedang

Trip essentials

What your journey covers

A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.

Included

  • Accommodation on Hotel/Guest House and tent Camp as per the requirement
  • Transportation by a private vehicle
  • All Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the itinerary
  • All Necessary Travel and Trekking Permit
  • All trekking Equipment in including mattress and tent
  • Supporting Vehicle and Yakmen for logistic and food (3 Pax Above)
  • Daily Breakfast during stay in Hotel in Lhasa and full board (B/L/D) Basis during the whole trekking
  • Necessary Government taxes and Service charge

Not included

  • Lunch and Dinner during stay in Hotel Lhasa
  • Yak and Yak men to carry personal belongings
  • Tibet Visa from Kathmandu (US$ 175 for Americans
  • US$ 155 for Canadians
  • US$ 85 for others)
  • Nepal Re-entry visa fee
  • Sleeping bag
  • walking sticks
  • and Down jacket (Good Quality thick one)
  • Laundry
  • Telephone call and hot water Bottle
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for Guide
  • Driver
  • and Sherpa Staffs
  • Travel expenses
  • Gyammow Bag (Pressure Bag)
  • Medical fee if in case of emergency
  • Hiring porter or Horse
  • Rescue and Evacuation Service
  • Any additional cost due to Natural calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances and etc

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Trip Information

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