Tibet Mt. Biking Tour

The most challenging biking tour in the world, this epic mountain biking adventure across 'the Roof of the World' covers a distance over 1,100 kilometers from the Tibetan capital Lhasa to Kathmandu in the heart of Nepal.Once your Tibet Group visa is ready in Kathmandu then you will fly over to Lhasa Airport Called Gonggar International Airport near the Tibetan capital, and cross 6 high passes, before eventually descending from the Tibetan Plateau into Nepal . 50% of our time though is spent on the Tibetan Plateau at heights above 4000 metres. Exploring various side valleys such as the route to Everest Base Camp will involve cycling on much rougher dirt & stony tracks. Daily distances cycled will range from 50 to 110 kilometres. Before that you will have sightseeing Tour around Tibetan ancient city Lhasa. The trip is supported by a camping crew, local Tibetan guide. The entire journey will be supported by a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser and a support truck. Please come and join this excited Adventure Journey!!

                                                                                                                 
TRIP FACT

Duration: 21days (17 days in Tibet & 4 days in Nepal Tour)
Transportation: Landcrusier
Maximum Altitude: 5220m.
Main Season: April - November
Entry & Exit Point: Lhasa & Zhangmu (Nepal Tibet Boarder


DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to your Hotel.Fee afternoon. O/n Hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu valley & arrange the Tibet Group Visa.O/n Hotel.
Day 03 Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa.Hotel.
Day 04 Lhasa sightseeing /acclimatizing.Hotel.
Day 05 Lhasa sightseeing /acclimatizing.Ride to Sera Monastery.Hotel.
Day 06 Ride to a campsite (12746ft)at the bottom of Khamba La.
Day 07 Cross the Khamba La (15728ft)and descend to Ngartse Village (14682ft).
Day 08 Cross the Karo La (16453ft) and descend to a campsite (14354ft) below the Simi La.
Day 09 Cross the Simi La (14206ft) to Gyantse (13304ft).Hotel.
Day 10 Visit the impressive Kumbum and then ride on a good stretch of road to Shigatse (12730ft). Hotel.
Day 11 Sightseeing day in Shigatse. Visit to Tashilunpo monastery complex. Hotel.
Day 12 Ride to a campsite below the Tso La(14075f)
Day 13 Cross the Tso La (14764ft) and ride via Lhatse to halfway up the Gyamtso La.Camp at 15617 feet.
Day 14 Cross the Gyantso La (17126ft) to the town of Shegar and then ride to a campsite (14403ft) beneath the Pang La.
Day 15 Ride to the Pang La (16896ft) and descend to Choesang (13583ft) beyond Phadu.
Day 16 Ride to Rongbuk Monastery.(c.16400ft).
Day 17 Drive to the Lamma La, ride to the Lhasa/Kathmandu Highway.Drive to camp at Tingri hot springs (14173ft).
Day 18 Ride to a campsite (14944ft) below Lalung La.
Day 19 Cross the Lalung La (16811ft) and Thang La (16568ft) to Nyalam (12139ft).
Day 20 Meet our guide at friendship (Nepal-Tibet border) then drive or Bike back to Kathmandu. O/n Hotel.
Day 21 Departure to your home or can customized your further program in Nepal.

This Tour can be customized as per the clients timetable and Interest!

Important Note:

1) Chinese Embassy in Nepal open Monday, Wednesday and Friday (10-11am, 3-5pm), apply in the morning and pick up in the afternoon
2) For Tibet Group Visa, we need to make Tibet permit in advance (with the 6months valid passport copy) in TTB, we will get Tibet group visa with original Passport, Tibet visa invitation letter and some other official documents and clients need to fill up the form with passport photo on it.
3) Air China has different flight schedule between KTM to LHASA in different months
4) Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of Travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Booking terms & Conditions:

1) To book the tour you need to send us minimum 6 months valid passport clear scan copy by e-mail.
2) To confirm the booking for your Tibet Tour, you need to send us advanced payment by bank Telex transfer to our account and the balance should be cleared 2days before your trip start

 
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