Moderate trekking from Ganden to Samye | 16 days

Beginning with a spectacular flight to Lhasa, this five-day trek will take you into some of the hidden parts of inner Tibet. The route offers a beautiful high-altitude journey over the passes of Shuga La (5,240m) and Chitu La (5,040m) along a trail passing through nomadic shepherds’ camps on hillsides dotted with marmot dens. On reaching Samye (3,595m) there will be time to pay homage to its monastery and visit Tsedang before boarding the flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 1: Fly to Kathmandu in Nepal

Days 2&3: Kathmandu

Day 4: Fly to Lhasa in Tibet

Days 5&6: Visit the Dalai Lama’s Potala Palace, Barkhor market and Jokhang temple

Day 7: Drive to Ganden (4235m)

Days 8-12: High altitude trek over the passes of Shuga La and Chitu-la

Day 13: Visit historical Tsedang

Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 15: Kathmandu

Day 16: Fly to London

Guide price : please ask for a quotation