Central Tibet (U-Tsang)
Tibet Ganden to Samye Trek
★★★★4.6 (38 reviews)
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Duration
5 Days
Max Altitude
5,250 m (Shukla La)
Group Size
4–12 people
Difficulty
moderate
Trip Starts
Lhasa
Trip Ends
Lhasa
Meals
Full board on trek
Accommodation
Camping (3 nights) + Lhasa hotel
Overview
Walk between two of Tibet's most spiritually significant monasteries — Ganden, the head of the Gelug school, and Samye, the very first Buddhist monastery built on the plateau. This 4-day trek crosses high passes, visits remote yak-herder camps, and traverses spectacular alpine wilderness. A short but intense trek that combines pilgrimage, mountain scenery, and authentic Tibetan culture.
Highlights
- Visit Ganden Monastery (founded 1409)
- Cross Shukla La (5,250 m) and Chitu La pass
- Walk to Samye — Tibet's first monastery
- Yak herder camps and yak butter tea
- Compact but intense Tibetan trek
What's Included
✓Tibet entry permits
✓Tibetan guide
✓Yak transport for gear
✓Camping equipment
✓Full board on trek
✓4WD vehicle support
What's Not Included
International flights
China visa
Travel insurance
Personal trekking gear
Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Know Before You Go
Ganden Monastery
- •Founded 1409 by Tsongkhapa
- •Damaged in Cultural Revolution
- •Important Gelug school site
Samye Monastery
- •Tibet's first Buddhist monastery
- •Founded 8th century by Padmasambhava
- •Mandala-inspired architecture
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