Ganden situated 45 km East of Lhasa on the Highway that follows the south bank of the Kyi Chu to Medro Gongkar. This is one of the most beautiful sites in central Tibet, which is considered as an abode of Champa, the future Buddha. The monastery perched on the ridge called Gokpo Ri, the site was chosen by Tsong Lhapa (1357-1419) for his first meditation where the monastery built later. This is one of the great monasteries out of six, built by Gelukpa sect.
This itinerary linking two of the most important monasteries in Central Tibet crosses the Yatro Drak range of mountains that divide the Tsangpo basin from the Lhasa Valley. The trek provides a superb means of access to Tibet’s first monastery an institution founded in the 8th Century.
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Trekkings
Land Only Price 4 - 8 persons
U.S. $2050 per person.
Land Only Price 9 & above
U.S..$1725 per person
Flight Kathmandu Lhasa not included.$273.
Day 1: Fly, Kathmandu / Lhasa and drive to Tsedang. Overnight at hotel
Day 2: Lhasa sightseeing tour
Day 3: Lhasa sightseeing tour
Day 4: At leisure
Day 5: Drive to Ganden and commence the trek. Overnight camp
Day 6: Trek
Day 7: Trek
Day 8: Trek to Samye Monastery. Overnight at camp
Day 9: Visit Samye Monastery
Day 10: Visit Yambulakhang, Thandrek and Tombs of Tibetan Kings. Overnight at hotel
Day 11: Drive to Gonggar and fly back to onward destination
Cost Includes:
1. All necessary travel permits
2. Chinese visa
3. All surface transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser
4. Middle class accommodation or the best available with breakfast.
5. Guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa with all entrance fees
6. Support truck for the entire trip
7. An English speaking Tibetan guide
8. Full board camping for 12 days.
9. Yak and Yak handlers during the trek.
10. Necessary Nepali service crew.
11. Transfer to and form Kathmandu airport.
Cost does not include:
1. Meals except breakfast up to day 6 (Xegar)
2. Nepal re-entry fee (It is suggested you apply for a multiple entry visa for Nepal initially).
3. Any extra expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances.
4. Flight Kathmandu / Lhasa and Airport tax
