Ganden to Samye trek itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung boarder (5-6 hrs) after immigration formalities in immigration and drive to the Kerung (2700m) and O/N at guest house.

Day 02: Drive from Kerung to Lhatse, and O/N at guest house.

Day 03: Drive from Lhatse to Shigatse 3900m and O/N at hotel, enjoy magnificent views along the journey.

Day 04: Morning visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. Afternoon drive to Gyantse-3950m, visit Kumbum Monastery and O/N at Hotel

Day 05: Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa-3650m pass by the modern glacier and Yamdrok Lake, reach Lhasa and overnight at Hotel

Day 06-07: Sightseeing tours in Lhasa (Potala palace, Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and Bakhor street, Drepung Monastery)

Day 08: Drive to Ganden, visit the monastery and start trekking, overnight at tented camp

Day 09-11: Trekking days you will be crossing 2 passes over 5000m of elevation and exploring remotes of Tibet including amazing views and overnight at tented camp.

Day 12: Trek ends at Samye, visit existing Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism red capped group one and overnight camp.

Day 13: Drive to Yarlung Tsangpo River, cross the river by a ferry and drive to Tsedang and overnight at hotel

Day 14: Transfer to the Gongkar airport and fly back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

Cost Includes

• Airport transfers- pick up drop
• Travel permits and visa fee for Tibet
• 3 star standard hotel accommodation on BB basis in the cities
• Monastery entrance fee in Tibet
• Meals- 3 times a day during the trek
• Accommodation in tented camp during the trek
• Transportation by private vehicle

Cost Excludes

• Lunch and dinner except trekking period
• Flight ticket (Lhasa-Kathmandu) and airport taxes
• Emergency rescue evacuation cost
• Other personal expenses tips, donation, laundry, call and bottle drinks
• Photography charges
• Any cost arising from Landslides, road blockage hiring extra porters & additional transportation cost.
• Nepal re-entry visa fee
• Personal travel insurance