Trekking in Tibet : Ganden - Samye Valley Trek
Ganden - Samye Valley Trek
Tibet Ganden Samye valley Trekking(Fly in – Drive out)
When Tibet first opened for travelers in 1985, The Ganden - Samye trail was the most popular trekking route crossing 2 mountain passes, beautiful alpine lakes and nomads. The trek begins from The Ganden Monastery (4180 m), 32 kms by road from Lhasa high above the Kyichu River and ends at The Samye Monastery. The main temple Utse at Samye represents Mount Meru, centre of the Universe.
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Tibet Ganden Samye valley Trekking(Fly in – Drive out)
When Tibet first opened for travelers in 1985, The Ganden - Samye trail was the most popular trekking route crossing 2 mountain passes, beautiful alpine lakes and nomads. The trek begins from The Ganden Monastery (4180 m), 32 kms by road from Lhasa high above the Kyichu River and ends at The Samye Monastery. The main temple Utse at Samye represents Mount Meru, centre of the Universe.
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| Tibet - Tour Itinerary: Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel. Day 02: Sightseeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple and Patan durbar square with professional English speaking tour guide. 4/5 Hrs. Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa: Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, you shall be met and transfer provided to Lhasa City. O/nt at Hotel. Day 02 – 03: Lhasa Sightseeing Tour: Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar. O/N at Hotel in Lhasa. Day 04: Drive to Ganden: Drive to Ganden Monastery. Trek to Hebu. Camp. Day 05: Zhukar: Trek over Zhukar La Pass (5200m). Camp. Day 06: Chetur: Cross Chetur La Pass through alpine Lakes. Camp. Day 07: Yomalung: Trek visiting Yomalung meditation cave en-route. Camp. Day 08: Samye Valley: Trek to the Samye Valley. Visit the Samye Monastery. Camp. Day 09: Brahmaputra: Cross the Brahmaputra River and drive to Tsetang to explore The Yambhulhakhang, Tibet's first castle and Cha-Duk Monastery. O/N at Hotel Tsetang. Day 10: Gyantse: Drive to Gyantse enroute visiting Yamdrok - Tso Lake. O/N at Hotel Gyantse. Day 11: Shigatse: Drive to Shigatse. O/N at Hotel Shigatse. Day 12: Tingri: Drive to Tingri visiting Shakya Monastery en-route. O/N at Sakya Guesthouse. Day 13: Nyalam : Drive to Nyalam. O/N at Hotel Snow Lion. Day 14: Zhangmu: Drive downhill to Zhangmu and proceed further to The friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the group's journey to Kathmandu. Day 15: Kathmandu free. Day 16: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey. Tour & Trek Cost: Euro /US $. Per Person Please Contact for further information Single Supplement: US $. Cost :Contact Us |
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| Tour Cost Includes: * All land transportation by private vehicle, Reserve tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport & tours & trekking pick up & drop). * One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. * 4 Night’s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed and breakfast basis. * All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food) prepared by our own Nepali Cook while on the Tibet tours & Trek. Accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, sleeping mattresses, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.). * All transportation in Tibet by 4 WD Land Cruiser and support truck for the entire trip. * 1 English-speaking expert Tibetan guide. * Private transportation from Kathmandu - Tibet border (Kodari – Zhangmu) and back to Kathmandu. * Tibet visa, Kailash permit and all applicable taxes and entrance fees. * Basic first aid Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews and member. * Air Ticket: Kathmandu – Lhasa – airport tax. * All official taxes and service charge. |
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| Tour Cost Doesn’t Include: * Personal transportation except above programs. * Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu - Nepal. * Personal tours & trekking gears as well as sleeping bags. * Personal Nature expenses. (Extra expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as sickness, accidents, road blockage, and other occurrences beyond our control.) * Emergency evacuation (If incase). * Drinks except tea and coffee. * Airfare: to & from your country. * Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes. ((It is suggested you apply for a multiple entry visa for Nepal initially saving you the Nepal re-entry fee). * Personal travel insurance. (Liability for insurance against sickness, accidents, loss of baggage, loss of life etc.) * Tips for support crews. Mode of transport we provide while on Tibet for tours and trekking. * 2 Person = 1 Land Cruiser. * 3 – 4 Person = 1 Land Cruiser and 1 support Land Cruiser or mini truck. * 5 – 8 Person 2 = Land Cruiser and 1 support truck. * 13 – 15 Person = 4 Land Cruiser and 1 support truck. * 16 – 20 Person = Above 5 Land Cruiser and 1 support truck. * 20 Person = Above 5 land cruiser and 2 support truck. Note: * We need a name list of each member 60 days before the trip confirmation for flight reservation. * Clear passport photocopy of each member which should reach us 30 days before client's arrival in Kathmandu by fax: (0097714415078) or E-mail with jpeg passport size photo. |
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