Gyama
to Samye Trek 15 days
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.
