Ganden to Samye

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  • China Tibet, Ganden to Samye, Ganden in 1999, Walkopedia
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  • China Tibet, Ganden to Samye, Samye,-autumn-sun, Walkopedia

Key information: Ganden to Samye

    • One of Tibet's greatest walks, linking two of its most holy and historic monasteries.

      Journey along herders' tracks across the empty, barren Tibetan plateau from Ganden monastery to the ancient Samye monastery near the Yarlung Tsangpo river.

      Mountains, high pastures, herders and occasional rough hamlets. This is grand, empty scenery.

       

Walkopedia rating

  • Walkopedia rating80
  • Beauty30
  • Natural interest14
  • Human interest8
  • Charisma32
  • Negative points4
  • Total rating80
  • Note: Tough, carrying packs at altitude

Vital Statistics

  • Length: 80km
  • 4-5 days
  • Maximum Altitude: 5,250m
  • Level of Difficulty: Difficult

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Ganden to Samye: Ferry on Yarlung, looking across to Samye hills - © William Mackesy

WALK SUMMARY

One of Tibet's greatest walks, linking two of its most holy and historic monasteries.

Start with a kora (sacred circumambulation) around the great Ganden monastery on its magnificent hilltop above the Lhasa valley, east of Lhasa.

Then journey along herders' tracks across the empty, barren Tibetan plateau from Ganden to the ancient Samye monastery near the Yarlung Tsangpo river.

Mountains, high pastures, herders and occasional rough hamlets. This is grand, empty scenery. Camping is the only option once on trek.

This is a tough walk in remote country where the altitude can cause trouble. Come prepared. See www.besthike.com for further good information.

https://www.yowangdu.com/ organise a walk here. 

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Ganden to Samye: Crossing-the-Yarlung, Samye - ©William Mackesy

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.

Anyone planning an expedition to this place should see further important information about this walk.

Safety and problems: All walks have inherent risks and potential problems, and many of the walks featured on this website involve significant risks, dangers and problems. Problems of any sort can arise on any walk. This website does not purport to identify any (or all) actual or potential risks, dangers and problems that may relate to any particular walk.

Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.

Ganden to Samye: Ganden in 1999 - ©William Mackesy

OTHER ACCOUNTS
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Add your experiences, suggestions and photos. We would be delighted to receive your writing and ideas (which will be attributed appropriately where published).

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Ganden to Samye: Ganden in its high bowl - ©William Mackesy...
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