( 12 Night/ 13 Days) Trek code: TIBET/PTT/TK 01

Ganden monastery , 60 km east of Lhasa , was built in 1409, the 7th year during the region of Emperor yong le of the Ming Dynasty. It takes 3-4 days to walk from Ganden to Samye. This is one of the finest soft treks in central Tibet

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing

Day 6: Drive to Ganden, trek 2 to 3hrs, camp

Day 7: Trek to the base of Shu Gala pass, camp

Day 9: Trek cross Chitu la pass, camp

Day 10: Trek down to Samye, camp near the monastery

Day 11: Drive to visit Yumbulakang, Tradruk temple and Mindroling monastery, o/n airport hotel