12 Days Ganden to Samye Monastery Trekking
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This 80 km trekking trail can be finished in 4 or 5 days, it depends on the tourists health situation and trekking experiences.Normally, for aged people,we suggest that 5 days for the trek will be more suitable, but for those with some trekking experience and tight schedule,4 days will be enough (a few guys even finished in 3 days,but not advised this way).
Service highlights: Tibet local English speaking guide,Tibet Native cook,Tibet native driver,Tibet native yak helpers & their yaks and Tibetan style hotel will be at your service.
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Duration Period
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeCamping, Discovery
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Activity Level Challenging
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Ganden to Samye Monastery trek includes a visit to Yarlung Valley, the cradle of Tibetan Civilization. Along the trek, travelers will enjoy varied remote Tibetan scenery from forestland to rocky landscapes and have the opportunity to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. The trek begins after taking time to visit Ganden Monastery and ends at Samye Monastery after four days of trekking. After the trek, groups will learn about Tibetan history in Yarlung Valley. This twelve-day tour is perfect for those who are adventurous and take joy in discovering new cultures.
Tour Service Included:
- All necessary Tibet travel permits
- All Entrance tickets for programs listed in the itinerary
- Private transportation in Tibet: Ranging from 4WD land cruiser to van or mini bus per your private group size
- Car gasoline, Car parking fee
- Private Tibetan guide handpicked
- Lodging: available from 5 star hotels to budget guesthouses per your further requests
- One time Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour
- Oxygen canisters: 2 portable oxygen cylinder for each person;
- Lodging and meals for guide and driver;
- Travel Agency Liability travel insurance
- Camping gears: tents, mattresses and sleeping bags (Optional per further requests)
- Yaks and porters during the trekking days (Optional per further requests)
- Cook and cooking gears (Optional per further requests)
- Full board meals during the trekking days (Optional per further requests)
- China domestic flight/train (Optional per further requests)
Service Excluded:
- Travel insurance covers trip cancellation and emergency evacuation(recommended)
- Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc.)
- International flight/train.(Note: we accept flights and train tickets bookings in advance, please check the updated cost and ticket availability with your travel consultant);
- Meals that are not specified in the itinerary (Averagely a meal in Tibet cost USD 6-20 per person);
- Tibet group visa fees: We can help you to obtain the Tibet group visa through our partner agent in Nepal
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Day 1 Arrival by train or air, transfer to Lhasa, check in hotel, rest for acclimatization
- Day 2 Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
- Day 3 Drepung and Sera Monastery
- Day 4 Free day in Lhasa
- Day 5 Lhasa/Ganden Monastery, 70 km, trek about 2.5 km from Ganden to Tsubshi
- Day 6 Trubushi/Hepu/Yama Do, trekking 5-6 hours, 17 km, 450 m descent,300 m ascent
- Day 7 Yama Do/Tsotup Chu Valley, trekking 5-7 hours, 10 km,1000 m ascent, 450 m descent
- Day 8 Tsotup-Chu Valley/Herders’ Camps, trekking 5 hours, 14km, 300 m ascent,400 m descent
- Day 9 Herders’ Camps/Gen Do-Yamalung Hermitage-Nyango,4-5 rs trek,we will take tractor to get to Samye Monastery around 7 pm, 39 km,1200 m descent
- Day 10 (Yamalung or Nyango)-Samye Monastery-Boat across the widest part of Brahmaputra, drive to Tsetang
- Day 11 Yarlung Valley tour-back to Lhasa
- Day 12 Final departure
FAQs
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How can I get my Tibet Travel Permit?
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What are the differences between travelling to Tibet from Nepal and entering Tibet from other Parts of China?
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What documents do I have to send to you to secure all necessary Tibet Travel permits?
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What is the Tibet travel documents list so I can check before coming?
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Can a foreigner travel Tibet without travel permit?
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Can I have a few days as my own free time in Lhasa without hiring a guide?
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How can I apply for a Chinese visa from my home country?
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For what kind of Tibet tour do I need additional permits?
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How long does it take to apply our Tibet travel permit?
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