9 Days Tibet Ganden Monastery to Samye Monastery Trek with Lhasa Tour

Tashi Delek! Welcome to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region! Upon your arrival at the airport in Lhasa, the tour guide and driver will meet you at the exit, and then escort you to the hotel in downtown Lhasa (100km, about 1.5 hours’ drive) . You can have a good rest to get used to the

Today, you and your group will explore Lhasa by visiting Jokhang Temple, a world cultural heritage site renowned for its brilliant architecture, culture, art, and history. After that, you will experience Tibetan Buddhism by witnessing the Monks\' Debating in Sera Monastery. Finally, you can stroll th

Today you will explore the world’s highest palace for its brilliant architectures, culture, and history, then visits to one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries in Tibet - the Drepung Monastery.In the morning, you can walk into Potala Palace (World Heritage), the traditional r

Altitude: 3880 meters | Distance: 7km | Duration: 2-3 hoursIn the morning, drive from Lhasa to Drak Yerba Monastery (3,880m). After visiting the meditation caves, we will meet our trekking team and pack-animals. This afternoon marks the official start of our trek. We will hike for about 2-3 hours, a

Altitude: 5250 meters | Distance: 10km | Duration: 4-5 hoursBegin your day of trekking as we head toward Tabding. The trail winds through pristine alpine landscapes and high-altitude pastures. You’ll experience the raw beauty of the Tibetan highlands, far from the classic tourist paths. The ascent i

Altitude: 5210 meters | Distance: 14km | Duration: 5 hoursToday’s trek continues through the heart of the wilderness toward Ow Tsang. The route takes you deeper into the mountain range, passing through seasonal nomadic camps where you might see yaks grazing. The air is crisp, and the scenery remains

Altitude: 5210 meters | Distance: 14km | Duration: 5 hoursA slightly shorter trekking day allows your body to recover while still moving toward our goal. The trail to Qatang features dramatic geological formations and small streams. This section of the new route is particularly quiet, providing a tr

The final leg of our trek takes us from Qatang to Yemalong (Yamalung), a sacred site where Guru Rinpoche once meditated. Upon reaching Yemalong, our driver will be waiting to pick us up for a short drive to Samye Monastery. We will utilize the afternoon to explore this legendary monastery.Founded in

On this day, you will be transferred to Lhasa Airport (about 1.5 hours’ driving) for departure. Your 9-day Tibet trip ends. Extension Ideas: If you prefer to travel longer in Tibet, you can extend your trip to other highlighted parts of Tibet, including Shigatse, Gyantse, Everest Base Camp and Mount