Samye Valley Trek

Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, you shall be met and transfer provided to Lhasa City. O/n at Hotel.

LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung & Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar. O/nts at Hotel in Lhasa.

Drive to Ganden Monastery. Trek to Hebu. Camp.

Trek over Zhukar La Pass (5200m). Camp.

Cross Chetur La Pass through alpine Lakes. Camp.

Trek visiting Yomalung meditation cave enroute. Camp.

Trek to The Samye Valley. Visit the Samye Monastery. Camp
The drive today, only 90 km, takes us to the second largest city in Tibet. Shigatse is a laid back city that provides excellent opportunity for both relaxation and exploration. As a group we will explore the local market and the Tahilhumpo Monastery. Tahilhumpo Monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and was able to last through the Cultural Revolution nearly unscathed. It is a great pleasure to spend some time exploring the busy cobbled lanes twisting around these ancient buildings. O/N Shenkang Hotel (***) or Manasarover Hotel (***) or similar.

Cross the Brahmaputra River and drive to Tsetang to explore The Yambhulhakhang, Tibet’s first castle and Cha-Duk Monastery. O/nt at Hotel Tsetang.

Drive to Gyantse enroute visiting Yamdrok – Tso Lake. O/nt at Hotel Gyantse.

Drive to Shigatse. O/nt at Hotel Shigatse..

Drive to Tingri visiting Shakya Monastery enroute. O/nt at Sakya Guesthouse.

Drive to Nyalamu. O/nt at Hotel Snowlion.

Drive downhill to Zhangmu and proceed further to The friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the group’s journey to Kathmandu.