Gyama to Samye Trek

Best Season: April, May, June, July, August, September & October

Duration: 8 Days trekking and 7 Days City

Gyama valley is a broad agricultural tributary of the Kyi Chu river, situated to the east of Lhasa. Barley fields sprawl across this valley floor, which is splendid with small villages, settlements and temples, including the shrine commemorating the birthplace of Song Tsen Gampo. It costs 4 days walk from Gyama to Samye and is one of the finest treks in central Tibet. After visiting Samye Monastery, we will trek across Yarlung Tsangpo River and drive to Tsetang. The next morning we will go to Lhasa. From Lhasa, we continue our journey by driving to Tashido near Namtso Lake and camp there for one night. From Namstso Lake it will take 3 days to trek to the town of Damshung via the Kong-La pass, a route that is simply unforgettable.

ITINERARY

Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Day 02-03 : Sightseeing tour of Lhasa.
Day 04 : Drive to Gyama and organize yaks. Camp.
Day 05-08 : Trek from Gyama to Samye monastery.
Day 09 : After visiting Samye monastery across Yarlung Tsangpo River and drive to Tsetang.
Day 10 : Drive to Lhasa.
Day 11 : Drive to Tashido of Namtso Lake.
Day 12-14 : Trek from Tashido over the Kong-La pass to Damshung and camp there.
Day 15 : Drive back to Lhasa
Day 16 : Trasnfer to airport for flight to Kathamandu.