Lhasa to Kathmandu Bicycle Tour
World's
Table Top, Longest & Downhill across Tibetan Plateau to
Kathmandu (Nepal). The only place in the world where one can
go to North Face Everest Base Camp with Mountain Bike! Logistic
self-suffient backed up & crew supported the total descent
Of Appx 4,600m till the bikers reach Kathmandu.
Details & Schedule of the Itinerary
Day
01 Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. Overnight Hotel.
(Issue of
Visa & Permit to Visit Tibet)
Day 03 Fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel ( 3*).
We drive from the Airport to Lhasa Appx(3,680 - M) that is 88 km. During
the days in Lhasa we spend our time to gain necessary acclimatization O/nt
Hotel
Day
04 Full day guided sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel
Visit the Potala palace and the Dshokhang temple, Barkhor Market in Lhasa.
Overnight Hotel.
Day 05 Local sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel
This morning we visit the monastery of Drepung. Afternoon will be of free
either to explore the attractions and the remaining time will be prepared
for the next day's start of the biking. Overnight hotel.
Day
06 Early Morning after B,fast flex the muscles on the Bike Tour.
Today mainly the ride is on metalled road & latter 20 Kms as we come
closer to the camping location on the base of the Khamba La the Isolation
envelopes .
ride along the Tsangpo river up to the foot of the Khamba La pass (3,700
m). Here we set up our tented camps of the first night. Overnight
accommodation in the tent [85 km].
Day
07 Kamba La Pass. Camp after 56 kms.
As we ascend uphill the hair s pin bends & the serpentine roads, the
Windy pass & also it is time to say good bye to the Ascend of the
Branmputra valley or Tsangpo ,ride across the lavishly adored prayer flags
and ramp of the Khamba La pass (790 meters to 300 meters). descend down
hill to the banks of the the Yamdruk Lake. We ride along the lake, and set
our camp this day (4,490m). Overnight accommodation in the tent. [53 km]
Day
08 Continue and camp before Karo La pass.
Follow the trail on the bank of the Blue colored turquoise aquatic body man
made , at an altitide of (4,500m), and ascend uphill through the ravine
topography to conclude to ride at the base of the Karo La pass (4,750m),
where we will have our tented camps for the overnight stay. [54 km]
Day
09 Karo Pass to Gyangtse. Gyantse 86 kms. Hotel Gyantse.
The day is intiated in isolation as we ascend the ravnies trail of the Karo
La & closer we get to the City of Gyantsey the greenery envelopes &
certainly there is change in Vegetation clearly earmarking the reasons as
to why & what are the reasons, the Human alwys choose close to stay to
the nature bestowed resources for livlihood & population &
settlement dominate those sector's latter to the descend Karo Pass (5010m)
one for sure realises in the wilderness around to scale the challenge of
this holiday one has to condition for a few months of mental & physical
fitness . Surrounding areas are the glaciers of 6000m and the beautiful
lakes before we get to Gyantsey (3,980m). Overnight accommodation in hotel.
[79 km]
Day
10 Gyangtsey to Shigatsey. Shigatsey 106 kms. Hotel Shigatsey.
Shigastey is consdiered the Granary of the West part of Tibet early morning
local sight seeing visiting the Palkhor monastery and old part of town of
Gyantsey. Next, continuing further, we feel that we have now we left far
behind Gyantsey for our next destination Shigatsey (3900m), which is the
second largest city of Tibet. Overnight accommodation in hotel. [103 km]
Day
11 Continue and camp after 75 kms.
We leave Shigatsey (3980m) and ascend across a small pass (4,200m) getting
across the numerous Tibetan villages. We stay overnight at our tented camps
(4,100m) [75 km].
Day
12 Continue and camp after Lhatsey 95 kms.
The trail ahead is colorful, other than barreen land scape the topography
variation in color's add variety & joy to the ride . Then the moderately
steep ramp begins to the TSO La pass (4500m). Subsequently, we ride till
our tented camp (4000m) down to Lhatsey (3,900m) and get approx 10
kilometers after Lhatse for this night [95 km].
Day
13 Continue. Shegar 80 kms. Hotel.
Today we have to get across the next 5000 on the way. Usually in a Canyon
it goes infinitely for a long time on a moderately steep runway to the 5200
meters high Lakpa pass. Now one follows approx. 40 kilometers long. During
the departure we can see for the first time the Cho Oyu and Everest
towering above 8000m. Overnight accommodation in hotel. [80 km]
Day 14 Continue. Pang La Pass. Camp after 65 kms.
We leave the Tibet settlement Shegar toward Mt. Everest. First we begin the
5200 meters high Pang La pass. From the highest point we can see the
Makalu, Everest, Cho Oyu and Sisha Pangma. Then a 20-kilometer of long
Downhill follows in the Rongbuk Valley (4200m), where we break our next
Camp open with Everest view. [67 km]
Day
15 Continue. Rongbuk. Camp 35 kms.
The last stage for the highlight of this journey lines up: By beautiful
valleys we go 5050 Meter up to the Sagenum monastery in the high terrain of
Rongbuk. At the valley end the Mount Everest develops itself. Here we will
break our camp open for the next two days. In the afternoon we have to
explore time Rongbuk and enjoy the camp life. [35 km]
Day
16 Go to Everest Base Camp. Camp at Rongbuk.
We still continue 8 km and approx. Elevator meters to the Mt. Everest Base
Camp (5200m), to the starting point for the Mt. Everest mounting from the
Tibetan side. Who has still desire, can raise without Bike of still approx.
12 kilometres direction camp I (approx. 800m) of the Mt. Everest.
Subsequently, it goes back to Rome-baked, where we stay overnight in the
tent. [18 km]
Day
17 Camp before Tingri. 76 kms.
We get continue from the Rongbuk Valley (4500). A long way follows down to
Tingri (4,400m). Overnight accommodation in the tent. [76 Km]
Day
18 Continue and camp after 75 kms.
Ride of this day will take us to Lablung La pass; at the base (4700m) we
set our camp. This is the place where the valley ends and the 8020 meters
high Shishapangma develops itself. Overnight accommodation in the tent. [75
km]
Day
19 Lablung-La Pass. Hotel Zhangmu 117kms.
Amazing and adventurous, the passes Lalung La, the last pass above 5000m we
have to complete today. First we continue up to this pass (5050m), then
approx. 180 elevator meters downhill and tackle the second passport height
with 5200 meters. The Lalung La pass when crossed directly offers breath-robbing
views on the Himalayas chain. From the pass we continue more 70 kilometres
and now the ultimate descent starts down to the border place Zhangmu
(2,300m), which is our last day in Tibet. Overnight accommodation in the
hotel. [117 km]
Day 20 Continue from Zhangmu and cross the Tibet -
Nepal border. Overnight Resort at Dhulikhel (Nepal).
From Zhangmu (2,300m) the way first goes down to Kodari (1600), where we
enter to Nepal. Similarly, we continue and get amazed to find that
everywhere seems incredibly greenery as in Tibet we pedalled all the way
desert like landscapes. Getting to Barabise (800m) and after Dhulikhel
(1450m) there are not such ramps. Today we stop at the resort before making
way to Kathmandu next day. [97 km ]
Day
21 Morning drive to Kathmandu. Free day for shopping and etc.
Breakfast at this resort with early morning view of sunrise is panoramic.
From Dhulikhel we continue through the ancient city Bhaktapur. Exploring
its numerous attractions, we finally get back to our hotel at Kathmandu. In
the afternoon we will visit Pasupatinath and the Stupa of Boudhanath. In
the evening we will celebrate the successful completion of our Himalayas
Cross Journey. [40 km]
Day 22 / - Fly Back Home .
Best
Season May - Sep End :
Cost Factor
: Minimum
04 Pax €- 2,320 / - Per Person or equivalent in US$ /
GBP( Group size Minimum 04 Pax )
Single
Supplement:
€ 300.00 (if somebody prefers to stay on single
room for the whole tour)
Services Included:
01. All ground transfers as per our given itinerary.
02. Hotel Grand in Kathmandu. (Bed & Breakfast basis: Inclusive of all
govt. taxes and VAT)
03. Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu (Include all entrance fees wherever
applicable).
04. Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program.
05. Airfare: Kathmandu-Lhasa.
06. Tibet Travel Permit, Visa Fee, All Monastery Entrance Fees wherever
applicable.
07. Guided sightseeing in Lhasa with all entrance fees as applicable.
08. Hotels in Lhasa & all the way (On bed & Breakfast basis with
all taxes) as per our mentioned Itinerary.
09. All Camping Equipments to camp on the way such as Two Men Tent, Dinning
Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent,
Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Pillows, Hot Water Bags, Inner Sheet etc.
10. Support Truck to carry your luggage and a Land Cruiser for assistance
(while in Tibet).
11. Three times hot and fresh meals per day while camping, prepared by our
very professional kitchen crew.
12. Daily wages and insurance of staffs and guides.
Services Excluded:
01. Airport Tax.
02. Expenses of personal nature, Lunch/Dinner in the Hotel, Bar Bill,
Laundry Bill, Telephone Bill, Tips & etc.
03. Personal Medical & Travel insurance.
04. Rescue & Evacuation - If needed.
05. Nepal re-entry visa fee.
06. Tips and gratitude.
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for Scheduled Departures & Detailed itinerary
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