Tour code: CD-HT03
11 Days Tibet Hightlights Trekking from Ganden to Samye
Day by Day Itinierary
| Day 6 Lhasa ( ) |
Trekking Route: Yama Do to Tsotup-chu Valley (4-5 hours, 10 kilometers)
Early this morning, you will start hiking from Yama Do through a steep gully to the banks of a stream. Then, climb to Shug-La Pass which stands 5250 meters (17,224ft) and descend from there through treacherous fields of glacial boulders. Tsotup-chu is actually a large stream flowing through the valley. Our goal today is to cross this stream.
Camping in Tsotup-chu valley.
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| [ Optional ] The Potala Palace: The Potala Palace is a landmark of Lhasa and Lama Buddism. It is a 13 storey and 1000 rooms' palace and once winter residence of the Dalai Lama. The construction of the present structure began during the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama in 1645 and took more than 50 years to complete. |
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| Day 7 Lhasa ( ) |
Trekking Route: Tsotup-chu Valley to Herders Camp (6-7hours, 14 kilometers)
Today you will hike up to the Chitu-La Pass, standing 5100m (16,732ft). It is very interesting to see the sceneries of unusual beauty atop the Pass.Then descend to the exquisitely camping grounds and fields around the tributary of Tsotup-chu, walking through the picturesque Herders Camp along the way. You can know much about the culture of the villagers.
Camping in Herders Camp.
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| [ Optional ] Lhasa: Lhasa has an elevation of 3650 meters and sits at the center of the Tibet Plateau. It has a history of more than 1300 years. It towers as a huge magnet attracting those who want to explore its culture. Entry into Lhasa allows each traveler the chance to glimpse into Tibet. |
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| Day 8 Lhasa ( ) |
Trekking Route: Herders Camps to Nyango (6 hours, 15 kilometers)
On this day, you will trek from Herders Camp to Nyango. The trail widens and the trekking becomes easier. You are accompanied by beautiful rivulets and fertile forests along the trekking. There are many sorts of trees, scrub, rhododendrons in full bloom, and vistas of meadows that will take your breath away.
Along the way, you will pass the village of Changtang, and you can choose to hike to the holy Buddhist meditation site of Yamalung Hermitage. Eventually, the trail goes to Samye valley along a beautiful stream.
Camping in Nyango
 Travel Tips
Tibet People in this area live on animal husbandry and usually give guests a cordial reception. Colorful flags decorate their stone-built houses, flapping in the wind.
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| [ Optional ] Lhasa: Lhasa has an elevation of 3650 meters and sits at the center of the Tibet Plateau. It has a history of more than 1300 years. It towers as a huge magnet attracting those who want to explore its culture. Entry into Lhasa allows each traveler the chance to glimpse into Tibet. |
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| Day 9 Lhasa, Tsedang ( ) |
Trekking Route: Nyago to Samye Monastery (14 kilometers)
Drive from Samye Monastery-Tsetang
Trek to Samye Monastery from the camp site, with the spectacular view from Pisha and the vista of Samye Valley along the way. Further down the trail is Dragmar – a ridge spur. On the summit is the pritially rebuilt palace where King Trisong Detsen is said to have been born. Formerly a lavish temple it now stands empty. The trial goes on with many temples and ruins of temples until the oldest and holiest Buddhist sites – Samye Monastery. Then drive to Tsetang.
Stay overnight in Tsetang.
Travel Tips
There are several Tibet restaurants and Sichuan restaurants near the east gate of Samye Monastery. You can taste the flavors on your own.
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| [ Optional ] Samye Monastery: The Samye Monastery or Samye Gompa is the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet, constructed in approximately 761 AD under the patronage of King Trisong Detsen (Chisong Duosan) of Tibet who sought to revitalize Buddhism, which had declined since its introduction by King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century. The monastery is located in Dranang (Jialang) county, Shannan Prefecture. |
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| Day 10 Tsedang, Lhasa ( ) |
Legend says that the Yumbu Lakang was the first building in Tibet and the palace of Nyastri Tsenpo, the first Tibetan King. Yumbu Lakang Palace sits atop a small hill east of the Yarlong River and faces west. Therefore from the palace you will also enjoy a bird's eye view of the beautiful Yarlung Valley.
The Trandruk Monastery is waiting for your check after the Yumbu Lakang Palace, one of the "Three Holy Monasteries in Shannan Area". It has an unpretentious exterior. Do not skip the most precious item, 800-year-old Thangka scroll painting. It is a painting on silk with embroidery, made of 29 thousand pearls and precious stones.
Then drive to Lhasa and stay overnight in Lhasa |
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| [ Optional ] Yongbulakang (Yumbu Lakang): Yongbulakang (Yumbu Lakang), a reconstruction of Tibet's oldest palace originally established on this site by the founder of the Yarlung dynasty - Niechi Zanpu (Nyatri Tsenpo) during the 1st century BC. |
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