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Samye Valley Tour

Samye Valley Tour

Trip Facts

Duration:

16 Days

Highest access:

5200m

Group Size:

Min 2 to Max 14

Location:

Tibet

Grade:

Moderate

Best season:

Spring, Autumn

Transportation:

Flight / Bus / private vehicle

Accommodation:

Hotel / Tea House / Camping

Meals:

Bed / Breakfast plan

Samye Valley Tour is link of the two momentous monasteries in central Tibet and traverse the Yatro Drak range of the mountains that divide the Tsangpo basin from the Lhasa Valley. Samye Monastery is located in the Northern bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo River within the border of the Drangang Country; the Samye Monastery was erected in 779 AD. It was shielded over for being constructed by Padmasambava (Guru Rimpochhe) and Trisong Detsen. It is the first monastery permitting tonsured monks to become real Buddhists.

Samye Valley Trek from Ganden is situated 45 km East part of the Lhasa on the highway that follows through the south bank of the Kyi Chu to Medro Gongkar. It is one of the most alluring trekking sites of the central Tibet. It is deemed as an abode of Champa, the future Buddha and Ganden monastery is perched on a ridge (Gokpo Ri). It was chosen by Tsong Khapa (1357-1419) for his first meditation and the monastery was built later. A trek from Ganden to Samye is one of the well-known trekking destinations of the Tibet. This region is still taken as restricted area so that you need a guide and special permit for trek.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu

Accomodation
Hotel

Arrival at Kathmandu 1,400m. Welcoming by Himalayan Magic Treks Member on your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport than direct transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & breakfast Plan.

Day 2 : Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, you shall be met and transfer provided to Lhasa City. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Lhasa Sightseeing Tour.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazar. Over night at Hotel in Lhasa.

Day 4 : Drive to Ganden.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp

Drive to Ganden Monastery. Trek to Hebu Overnight at Camp.

Day 5 : Trek over Zhukar La Pass

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp

Trek over Zhukar La Pass (5,200m) Overnight at Camp

Day 6 : Cross Chetur La Pass through alpine Lakes.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp

Cross Chetur La Pass through alpine Lakes. Overnight at Camp

Day 7 : Trek visiting Yomalung meditation cave enroute.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp

Trek visiting Yomalung meditation cave enroute. Overnight at Camp

Day 8 : Samye Valley.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp

Trek to the Samye Valley. Visit the Samye Monastery. Overnight at Camp

Day 9 : Brahmaputra.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Cross the Brahmaputra River and drive to Tsetang to explore The Yambhulhakhang, Tibet's first castle and Cha-Duk Monastery. Over night at Hotel Tsetang.

Day 10 : Drive to Gyantse

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Drive to Gyantse enroute visiting Yamdrok - Tso Lake. Overnight at Hotel

Day 11 : Drive to Shigatse

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Drive to Tingri

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Guest House.

Drive to Tingri visiting Shakya Monastery on the route overnight at guesthouse.

Day 13 : Drive to Nyalamu

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Drive to Nyalamu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Back to Kathmandu

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Drive downhill to Zhangmu and proceed further to the Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the group's journey to Kathmandu.

Day 15 : Rest of the day City sightseeing in Kathmandu

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel

Rest of the day City sightseeing in Kathmandu, Afternoon will be Free for you. Evening will together dinner with typical Nepali Culture.

Day 16 : Final Departure

Food
Breakfast

Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination.

What are included in my Package?

The Trip cost will vary depending on the Group size Duration of days and Services required please contact us via our Email: info@himalayanmagictreks.com with your Details to obtain a Quote.

  • Airport Pick up & Drop
  • Three Nights Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu City as per above Itinerary
  • 4WD Land Cruiser & experienced driver during the tour.
  • Chinese visa, and Tibet travel permit.
  • English speaking guide during the tour.
  • Twin sharing accommodation during the tour (including breakfast).
  • Monasteries entry permits.
  • Lhasa city tour as per the program
  • One way flight Ticket from  (Kathmandu - Lhasa)
  • Farewell Dinner with Typical Nepali Culture

What are Excluded from my Package?

  • Lunch, dinner, drinks, alcoholic beverages, Nepal visa, Nepal Re- entry visa, Travel insurance.
  • Any type of personal expenses such as Alcoholic Beverage drinks,phone and Laundry
  • Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance.Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects. We advice you to take personal Travel Insurance.
  • Tips 

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