Ganden Samye Trek
Introduction
Ganden Samye Trek is one of the popular trekking tour routes for travelers in Tibet. The complete trail allows you to cross a few of the beautiful alpine trees, lakes, 2 mountain passes and gives you a glimpse of nomad life.
The trek commences by traveling about 32 kilometers from Lhasa to reach the Garden Monastery of 4180m height via road and above the nearby Kyichu River, while it ends at another famous Samye Monastery. Here, you will find a temple named Utse at Samye that represents Mount Meru, while forms the center of the entire Universe.
Ganden Samye Trek's initial 2 days will allow experiencing sightseeing in Lhasa. Here, you will be able to explore major highlighted tourist spots, which include the traditional Bharkhor Market of Tibet, Dalai Lama’s summer Place named Norbulinka, Sera Monastery, Potala Place, and Jokhang Temple.
Ganden Samye Trek Highlights
- Tourists will get a memorable trekking experience while they follow
the famous route commencing from Ganden Monastery to up to Samye
Monastery. - You will explore countless beautiful landscapes while moving towards
the high plateau region and many peaceful local yet rural villages
during your entire trek. - Tourists will be able to view sacred sights of Lhasa, the holy city
of Tibet (roof of the world). These include Jokhang Temple, Potala
Palace and many more.
AMT - TIBET - 201
Spring & Autumn
Moderate
N/A
Teahouses/Lodges
Flight/Jeep or Bus
BB/Full Board
Any
Trip Itinerary
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01Arrive at Lhasa.
We will fly one and half hour from Nepal to Lhasa. After reach to Lhasa we will realax and explore Lhasa city shortly in evening. Overnight in Guest House.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Lhasa (3,656 m/ 11,990 ft)Accommodation Hotel -
02Exploration of the Lhasa City.
After breakfast we will visit different places of Lhasa like Potalta Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor steet, Sera Monastry, Ganden Monastry etc. Lhasa is a rich cultural city with tourist attction.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Lhasa (3,656 m/ 11,990 ft)Accommodation Hotel -
03Second Day Exploration of the Lhasa City.
Today also you will explore lhasa city.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Lhasa (3,656 m/ 11,990 ft)Accommodation Hotel -
04Trek to the Ganden Monastery from Lhasa (45km).
Today you will drive 45km in 5-6 hours from Lhasa to Ganden Monastery and explore evening.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Ganden MonasteryAccommodation Teahouses/Lodges -
05Trek to Yama Do.
Today you will drive 17 km in 3-4 hours to reach Yama Do.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Yam DoAccommodation Teahouses/Lodges -
06Trek to the Tsotup Valley.
Today you will drive 10 km in 3-4 hours to reach famous valley Tstup Valley.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Tsotup ValleyAccommodation Teahouses/Lodges -
07Trek to the Herder Camp via Chitu La Pass.
After breakfast trek to Herder Camp and you need to cross Chitu La Pass. Today you need to walk 4-5 hours in 12km.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Herder camp via Chitu La PassAccommodation Teahouses/Lodges -
08Trek to Wango and to Samye Valley (25km).
Today you will walk 5-6 hours (25 km) to reach Samye Valley.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Samye ValleyAccommodation Teahouses/Lodges -
09Trek to Samye Monastery and Tsetang.
Trek to Samye Monastery and Tsetang around 5-6 hours.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Tsarang( 3,560 m/ 11,679 ft)Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges -
10Sightseeing Tour at Tsetang and back to Lhasa.
Explore Tsetang and back to Lhasa city.
Meals BB/Full BoardMax Altitude Lhasa (3,656 m/ 11,990 ft)Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
Includes
Every travelers has unique needs, the list of services included is best discussed directly with our team. We will guide you accordingly to the matches your chosen packages like Budget, Standard and Deluxe. This ensures you received accurate and transparent details. Please Contact Us at any time.
Excludes
- International Airfare.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Personal expenses (bar, laundry, personal shopping).
- Alcoholic beverage.
- TIPS for Staff.
Frequently asked question (FAQ'S)
The prime time for trekking Tibet is during Spring(March, April and May) and Autumn (October and November). During these seasons the weather will be clear, flowers will bloom on the way, the charm of the atmosphere can be felt by the heart, magnificent views of the Himalayas can be seen and mostly you can explore the wilderness of Tibet freely.
Normally, Within 12-24 hours after ascending a certain height(1,500 to 2,500 meter above sea level) altitude sickness symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep problems, loss of energy, and shortness of breath are seen. In case of any altitude sickness symptoms we will apply medication and descend immediately for acclimatization.
Flying to Tibet directly from international aircraft is not possible. There are two ways to enter the land of Tibet either from Nepal or China. Hence, to visit Tibet we need a special trekking permit for Tibet and Visa of Nepal or China. If you are traveling with us we will manage a Travel Permit to Tibet.
Tibet is an inland country and is extremely dry for 9 months of the year. It has continental climate usually with warm days and cool nights. Annual temperature variation is significant. Summers are warm and winters are cold. During Autumn and Spring seasons the temperature will be moderate and you will experience little rain which makes these seasons favorable to explore the wilderness of Tibet.
Yes!! It is recommended to have travel insurance during the trek. It is uncertain that you will not feel sick or get into any accidents during the trek. So, for medical emergencies or as precaution against risks and financial losses that could happen while traveling, insurance is best.
While traveling to Tibet you will get to taste a lot of Tibetan cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and western style dishes. Tibetan food is mostly made by using meat and less vegetables. If you are a meat lover then it is a great opportunity for you to explore different cuisines. Some of the famous foods are Yak Butter, Tibetan Mo:Mo, Tibetan Sausage, and Dry Meat.
Due to restrictions put in place by the Chinese government in its provinces It is not allowed to travel to Tibet as an individual tourist.
Customer Reviews
TripAdvisor 63+ Reviews
We were recently on Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek with this agency. They took care of everything, for example, we wanted to do the trip only with the trek and climb Sherpa (not including porter in the package, we found it too tough to carry the full load while going to high elevation, they managed porter for our luggage from Namche. The climbing guide was very excellent, without his support we could not make the summit.
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Oct 2024 I booked EBC with 2 pass (Chola and Renjola Pass) trek. They arranged everything from Kathmandu to Kathmandu in a very efficient way. The guide they allotted Mr. Bhim Rai was an excellent and experienced guide. I am impressed and do recommend Adventure Mountain Treks for trips in Nepal.
Pralad is the best guide one could ask for! We did EBC trek, beginning of December feels like best period to do this.
TripAdvisor
We began our Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek on April 26, 2025, and it was truly a journey of a lifetime. Huge thanks to Raj, Pralad, and the entire Adventure Mountain Trek team for taking such wonderful care of us throughout our Himalayan adventure. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and well looked after. The team's warmth, knowledge, and professionalism made our 10-day trek not only smooth but incredibly enjoyable. We were absolutely spoiled — with hearty laughs, rich stories and history about the region, cozy accommodations, and most importantly, amazing food every step of the way! This trek will remain one of our most cherished travel experiences, and it's all thanks to this amazing crew. I will definitely be recommending Adventure Mountain Trek to my friends and loved ones. Nepal, we’re not done yet — I’ll be back for more soon! Thank you again for everything!
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