HIMALAYAS ADVENTURE TRAVEL

Ganden Samye Tour

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Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places to Visit: (Kathmandu - Lhasa - Ganden Monastery - Tsetang - Gyantse - Shigatse - Tingri - Nyalamu - Zhangmu - Kathmandu)

When Tibet first opened for travellers in 1985, The Ganden - Samye trail was the most popular trekking route crossing 2 mountain passes, beautiful alpine lakes and nomads. The trek begins from The Ganden Monastery (4180 m), 32 kms by road from Lhasa high above the Kyichu River and ends at The Samye Monastery. The main temple Utse at Samye represents Mount Meru, centre of the Universe.

Day 01
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, you shall be met and transfer provided to Lhasa City. O/nt at Hotel.

Day 02 / 3
Lhasa Sightseeing Tour Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar. O/nts at Hotel in Lhasa.

Day 04
Drive to Ganden Monastery. Trek to Hebu. Camp.

Day 05
Trek over Zhukar La Pass (5200m). Camp.

Day 06
Cross Chetur La Pass through alpine Lakes. Camp.

Day 07
Trek visiting Yomalung meditation cave enroute. Camp.

Day 08
Trek to The Samye Valley. Visit the Samye Monastery. Camp.

Day 09
Cross the Brahmaputra River and drive to Tsetang to explore The Yambhulhakhang, Tibet's first castle and Cha-Duk Monastery. O/nt at Hotel Tsetang.

Day 10
Drive to Gyantse enroute visiting Yamdrok - Tso Lake. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse.

Day 11
Drive to Shigatse. O/nt at Hotel Shigatse.

Day 12
Drive to Tingri visiting Shakya Monastery enroute. O/nt at Sakya Guesthouse.

Day 13
Drive to Nyalamu. O/nt at Hotel Snowlion.

Day 14
Drive downhill to Zhangmu and proceed further to The friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the group's journey to Kathmandu.

NET COST PER PERSON GANDEN - SAMYE VALLEY TREK, 14 DAYS GRADE: MODERATE 3 DAYS LHASA, 5 DAYS CAMPING TREK, 6 DAYS OVERLAND
GROUP SIZE	HOTEL LHASA, MW		HOTEL SHAMBAHLA		HOTEL FLORA
02-03 PAX 04-05 PAX 06-08 PAX 09-10 PAX 11-14 PAX 15 & Above Single Supplement	1650 1420 1270 1185 1135 1095 230	1972 1697 1518 1416 1357 1309 275	1540 1310 1160 1075 1025 990 125	1841 1566 1387 1285 1225 1183 150	1505 1275 1125 1040 990 955 105	1799 1524 1345 1243 1183 1142 125

Cost Includes
» Accommodation on twin sharing & BB basis during tour as per hotel plan
» Full board meals during trek
» English speaking Tibetan Guide
» Sherpa staff, Camping equipment ( Two-men tents, mattress, dining / kitchen / toilet tents )
» Japanese landcruiser/s (4WD)+ Support truck
» Yaks & Yak-men for porterage during Parikarma, Sightseeing Tours
» Monastery entrance fees
» Gamow Bag, Oxygen, Travel Permit, Kailash Permit & Tibet / China Visa fee.

Cost Excludes
» Kathmandu / Lhasa flight (USD 273)
» Airport Tax, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Travel Insurance,
» Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or additional transportation ($10 - $15)
» Approx. Evacuation cost and expenses of personal nature.