Tag: Ganden to Samye Monastery trek

Tibet Trekking from Ganden Monastery to Samye Monastery The Ganden to Samye Monastery Trek 2020/2021 combines Tibet’s astounding landscapes with opportunities to learn about Tibetan history and culture. To help travelers enjoy a more in-depth exploration to Tibet and its history, Tibet Travel Expert service has upgraded its Ganden to Samye Monastery trek 2020/2021 to include a visit to Yarlung Valley, the cradle of Tibetan Civilization. Travelers will begin at Ganden Monastery. Then you will enjoy four days of trekking through forested and rocky landscapes. At the end, you arrive at Samye Monastery before heading to Yarlung Valley. Over 12 days, travelers will enjoy up-close encounters with Tibet’s fantastic scenery and take time to learn about Tibetan culture. Ganden Monastery   Founded in the early 1400’s, Ganden Monastery was a center of political and administrative power for the surrounding area. Out of the three famous university monasteries in Tibet (the others being Drepung and Sera), Ganden is furthest from Lhasa and was home to a smaller number of monks. Samye Monastery was constructed much earlier and is believed to be among the first Buddhist Monasteries in Tibet. Standard Itinerary of Ganden to Samye Monastery Trekking Trekking Itinerary Outline: Day 01: Arrival at Lhasa, rest for acclimatization Day 02: Optional Sightseeing in Lhasa or free time:(Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple, Barkhor) Day 03: Optional Sightseeing in Lhasa or free time (Norbulinka or Drepung & Sera Monastery) Day 04: Free day in Lhasa, get full acclimatization Day 05: Drive to Ganden,70 kms, light trekking Day 06: Trek to Yama Do,5-6 hrs,17 km (450m descent,300m ascent) Day 07: Trek to Tsotup Chu Valley,5-7 hrs,10km Day 08: Trek to Herder's Camp, 5 hrs,14km Day 09: Descent Trek Nyango (4-5 hrs), tractor or by tour car to Samye Monastery (total trekking covers about 18 km today, route:Herder Camp-Gen