Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Guides and pack animals can be procured in the villages of Trubshi and Hepu, situated
in the Tashi-chu Valley near Ganden. An improved road now connects these villages to the
Kyi-chu Valley.
GANDEN TO SAMYE AT A GLANCE
Duration
4-5 days
Distance
80km
Difficulty
medium to difficult
Start
Ganden Monastery
Finish
Samye Monastery
Highest Point
Shuga-la (5250m)
Nearest Large Towns
Lhasa and Tsetang
Accommodation
camping
Best Time to Trek
mid-May to mid-October
Summary
This demanding trek crosses two passes over 5000m, connects two of
Tibet's most important monasteries and begins less than 50km from Lhasa. It has
emerged as the most popular trek in the Ü region.
Stage 1: Ganden to Yama Do
5-6 hours / 17km / 300m ascent/450m descent
