1 day Ganden Monastery tour
Ganden
This one day tour allows you to see the rural area of Tibet, in addition to its magnificent architecture and religious importance. This trip offers opportunity of a short hiking experience, and it is suitable throughout the year.
Itinerary
About 1.5 hours driving time will take you close to the Ganden Monastery, which ranks the first among the six largest monasteries of Gelugpa (Yellow hat sect). Ganden would be the best choice if you only have time for one monastery excursion outside Lhasa. It is an experience unlike other Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa, with its stupendous views of the surrounding Kyichu Valley and fascinating kora.
Day 01
:
Lhasa [3,658m] - Ganden Monastery [4,500m] - Lhasa, 140KM, 3 Hours' Drive
Morning drive about 60 km eastward to Ganden Monastery, which ranks the first among the six largest monasteries of Gelugpa (Yellow hat sect). In addition to its magnificent architecture and religious importance, there is a extremely fabulous view on top of the Ganden Wangpo Hill, and Kichu valley is behind Ganden monastery, it is strongly suggested to hiking around the monastery and take a bird's-eye view of the valley. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa.
Inclusions
Tour notes:
Please note prices are based in CNY.
General inclusions:
2 bottles of mineral water provided daily.
All required government taxes and fees.
Domestic travel accident insurance.
Meals allowance for your guide and driver.
All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.
Necessary oxygen and medicine for the acute high altitude sickness.
All entrance tickets as noted in the tour's itinerary.
Local Tibetan guide fluent in English, Chinese or Japanese that is certified by the state tourism build. (If your native language is not listed please let us know, we are certain we can assist your needs.)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation will we be provided via a comfortable and clean car, minivan or tourist bus depending upon the groups size.
General exclusions:
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
Tips for your guide and driver.
Hotel in Lhasa.
Optional Attractions that are not specified in the itinerary.
Meals not specified in the itinerary.
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