This is an excellent short trek for nature lovers and amateur botanists. It includes the delightful Nyima la and the lush green Rong valley. The route begins in Pei, a small village that is also the starting point of treks to the great bend of the Tsangpo
This itinerary has a rich variety of scenery-from high snowy passes to lush alpine meadows to the dessert-like environs by Samye monastery. Also a pilgrimage route, this trek is well-traversed by Tibetan who find it convenient to combine a visit to Ganden
This is considered one of the most difficult treks in Tibet due to the high passes and rough gravel trails.