Multi Country
16 Days
This trip includes
Ground transportation in Nepal
Hotels & tea-house accommodation
All meals except in Kathmandu
Local flights cost covered in itinerary
Guided tour & trek throughout the trip
Ganden Samye Trek is among Tibet’s most popular and challenging treks. It was first opened to foreign travelers in 1985. Ganden to Samye Trek offers stunning Himalayan views, including Mount Everest (8848m), Mount Kailash (6638m), Cho Oyu (8201m), and Shishapagma (8013m). Besides these astonishing Himalayan views, the trekker can also witness high altitude pristine lakes and unique high-altitude alpine forests and observe great Tibetan history and culture. Along the way, you will encounter two high passes and experience some tremendous and remote regions of Tibet. Crossing two high passes: Shuga la Pass (5250m) and Chitu la Pass (5210m), is the most challenging part of this trek. However, if you are well acclimatized, you can easily cross the passes without difficulty.
The best time to do the Ganden to Samye trek is from mid-May to mid-October, which is the peak trekking season in Tibet. During this time, the weather is generally stable and the temperatures are mild, making it ideal for trekking.
However, it’s important to note that the weather in Tibet can be unpredictable and change quickly, so it’s always a good idea to check the weather forecast before embarking on any trekking trip. Additionally, you should be prepared for cold temperatures, especially at night, even during the peak trekking season.
It’s also important to keep in mind that the area around Ganden and Samye can get quite crowded during peak season, so if you’re looking for a more solitary trekking experience, you may want to consider going during the shoulder season (late April to mid-May or mid-October ).
Drive from Kathmandu to the city of Lhasa via Nyalam, Shegar, Shigatse, and Gyantse. Sightseeing in Lhasa, where you will explore The Potala Palace and other monasteries. Then a 32km drive from Lhasa to Ganden, where we begin our trek. Ganden to Samye Valley trekking starts from the Ganden Monastery (4180m) and ends at the Samye Monastery, the first Tibetan Buddhist Monastery.
Ganden to Samye Trek is one of the most popular and challenging trekking destinations in Tibet. We operate this trek in an organized group. A Customized itinerary with personalized travel and accommodation is also available upon request.
Would you like to go to the Kailash Trek? Please take a look at the Tibet Kailash Tour.
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) then picked up from the airport to Hotel
Day 02
Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03
Drive to Nyalam (Nepal – Tibet border town)
Day 04
Drive to Shegar
Day 05
Drive to Shigatse
Day 06
Drive to Gyantse
Day 07
Drive to Lhasa
Day 08-09
Sight Seeing in Lhasa
Day 10
Drive to Ganden monastery and sightseeing
Day 11-13
Trek to Samye monastery and sightseeing
Day 14
Trek to Nigu river and drive to Gongar Airport
Day 15
Early morning fly to Kathmandu
Day 16
Final Departure
MyEverestTrip is a Nepalese Travel and Trekking Agency based in Kathmandu. We have been operating in different trekking regions for over a decade, traveling with hundreds of travelers worldwide.
With the pure intention to bring trekkers to Nepal’s safety and comfort, we have an entire team of travel planners, guides, and porters. We also have connections to hotels and restaurant lines all over Nepal to ensure that our trekkers get the best possible facilities.
So, here is the reason why you should travel with MyEverestTrip.
We have designed a well-planned Itinerary for all travel destinations around Nepal. However, this Itinerary is customizable as per the needs and requests of our trekkers. Just let us know when and how long you are staying so we can arrange the rest.
Although all travel agencies claim to have a good guide, many are not informed about the place you are traveling to. However, MyEverestTrip has its licensed guide in Nepal. They have been working in this field for over three decades, collecting all the information about the place/ culture and learning to keep the travelers safe. Also, our guide is good at the English language. We can even hire a guide who can speak Chinese and other European languages for trekking in Nepal upon special request.
MyEverestTrip has been known for its very economic trek packages in Nepal. You can compare the price we offer with any other travel agency in Nepal and only book with us if you are satisfied with our cost. We try to include all needed expenses during the tour so that you will not be overwhelmed with hidden expenses after the packages are booked.
Obviously, the safety of our trekkers and team is the utmost priority of MyEverestTrip. Our guide and porters who shall accompany you for the trip will have their insurance. We also encourage Travel insurance for our trekkers. Our treks and trips have been so designed that you only walk an appropriate distance. In any case of emergency, you will always have our back.
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