Discover the Wonders of the Ganden Samye Trek is a Journey through Central Tibet. The Ganden Samye Trek stands out as one of the most extraordinary trekking experiences in Central Tibet, offering a profound journey through spiritual and historical landmarks. This remarkable trek is not only a testament to Tibet's natural beauty but also a pilgrimage through some of its most sacred sites.
At the heart of this trek lies the Samye Monastery (Samye Gompa), Tibet's first Buddhist monastery. Established between 775 and 779 CE under the patronage of King Trisong Detsen, Samye Monastery was pivotal in revitalizing Buddhism in Tibet. This historic site was modeled after the Odantapuri monastery in present-day Bihar, India, and its design even inspired the 18th-century Puning Temple in Chengde, Hebei, China. Located in Dranang Shannan Prefecture, Samye is renowned for its significant role in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.
Ganden Monastery, or Ganden Namgyeling, is another highlight of the trek. Positioned 45 km east of Lhasa along the Kyi Chu River, Ganden sits atop Wangbur Mountain at an altitude of 4,300 meters. It is one of the “Great Three” Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet, alongside Sera and Drepung Monasteries. The name Ganden, which means "Joyful," refers to Tusita, the heavenly abode of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, while Namgyal Ling translates to "Victorious Temple."
The Ganden Samye Trek is a challenging yet rewarding adventure, covering less than 50 km from Lhasa. It involves crossing two high-altitude passes over 5,000 meters, making it a demanding trek that showcases Tibet's rugged terrain and panoramic mountain views. The trek connects these two significant monasteries, offering trekkers a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in Tibet's rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
The ideal season for the Ganden Samye Trek is from mid-May to mid-October. During this period, the weather is generally favorable, although summer can be wet. Despite the occasional rain, the alpine meadows are adorned with vibrant wildflowers, and the clear mountain views are truly spectacular. Embark on the Ganden Samye Trek for an unparalleled journey through Central Tibet’s sacred landscapes, where history, spirituality, and natural beauty converge in an unforgettable adventure.
Arrival at Kathmandu 1,310 m, Welcome by Himalayan Magic Treks member than transfer to Hotel, briefing about program. Stay over night at Hotel on Bed & Breakfast Plan.
visa preparation day, and Sightseeing in Kathmandu capital City with cultural guide. Overnight at Hotel on Bed & Breakfast Plan.
Arrive in Lhasa by Air China. You will be met your guide and transferred to your hotel in Lhasa.
Visiting the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor in the morning and the Tibetan Medical Center an easy and relaxing day.
Visiting the Potala Palace and the Sera Monastery is also wonderful Monastery in Lhasa.
Visiting Drepung Monastery in the morning. You will have the afternoon free to prepare for the trek.
Lhasa - Ganden 54kms - 1 1/2hrs.A visit to the earliest Gelug Pa ( Yellow hat tradition of Buddhism ) monastery to be founded in Tibet by the great founder of the Yellow hat tradition, the source of the great traditions of Dalai Lamas, Penchen Lamas and various other highly respected Buddhist personages. Its history dates back to the 15th century.
We will have a picnic lunch in the vicinity of the monastery. In the afternoon we start our trek crossing the Ganden ridge at 4510 metres, passing Hebu Tibetan village, with overnight camping at the base of Shuga la pass valley.
The Junction Lake 4600m - 6 - 7hrs.This is the day we tackle the highest pass on the trek " The Shug Ga La pass at 5240 m ", In the morning in the first hour we will have a steep ascent, but will take it easy and do it slowly, as we will have plenty of time. Our planned duration of trek is for your holiday trek, not for local herders.
Never push yourself too hard, particularly when you will be altitudes, you will make it to the summit of the pass in a reasonable time, benefiting from your exercises the previous days! Being at the pass after such a challenge on your own legs is so beautiful, you have made it. We will have our lunch at the pass if it is not too windy and cold. Treks ahead will become easy for you now, as we descend from the pass, the scenery will be quite different.
We will continue to trek across a small river and head on to our camp, next to a tiny high altitude lake at the entrance of Chi Tsu Valley, which we are going to explore the next day, Arrival at the camp after the satisfying day and having some coffee and tea while looking out at stunning nature will be so relaxing. It will have been such a perfect day but not yet. We are forgetting our special camp dinner, which will top off our day gloriously.
This day we will trek through the Chi Tsu Valley, crossing the Chi Tsu Pass at 5090 m. Passing a few tiny lakes at the pass, we have a beautiful, deep descent. The scenery changes a lot down the valley, which makes the day so different, beautiful and easy, we will have lunch at a cozy meadow corner on our descent from the pass. Our camp will be at Nying Go Sumdo junction, a nice meadow campsite between two rivers.
3800m - Samye 3560m - 4 to 5 hrs.An easy and beautiful day, it will be nice to be in bustling Tibetan farming villages and to visit a big monastery after being out in the nature for a couple of days. Arrival at Samye monastery, we will set up our camp in the meadow picnic ground behind the monastery. After our lunch break, we visit the monastery (the very first Buddhist monastery founded by the 37th king of the Yarlung Dynasty with the participation of the famous Indian Tantric master Guru Rinpoche and Kenchen Shiva Tso in the 8th century.
This is the monastery where the first 7 Tibetan monks were ordained and translated the Buddhist scriptures from Sanskrit and Pali into Tibetan), the structure of the monastery is so distinctive and fascinating. An awesome day a bit of trek and a beautiful monastery, Samye monastery hotel.
This will be a beautiful and unusual day hike into the Chim Pu Valley and its meditation caves. Their history goes back to the times of the founding of the Samye monastery, 1200 years ago. These hermitage caves are still in use for many Buddhist devotees, nuns and monks meditators.
We will have a bit of a climb to make it to the caves, but it will be very worthwhile. Being at the caves a d feeling the atmosphere the peace will soak in. This will makes our trekking tour so rewarding. An once-in-a-lifetime experience! Late evening we will return to the Samye monastery hotel.
Samye – Lhasa airport 70kms, Leaving Samye, transfer to the airport for departure to Kathmandu.
Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination.
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