Tibet Lhasa to Kathmandu mountain biking - An Ultimate Himalayan biking tour - unbelievable 4600mtr descent!
 
 

 

 
     
 
Tibet
Boudhanath
Potala Palace - Lhasa
Road to Tibet
Monk with Bicycle
 
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 Trip Highlights
Kathmandu to Lhasa is one of the most beautiful picturesque highway in the world to bike. Many people have a dream to make this bicycling trip as reality. From the Holy City of Lhasa to Mount Everest base camp, Tibet is an enchanting place where history, religion, culture and bewildering landscapes are the perfect setting for an unforgettable mountain biking adventure. In the face of opposing political occupation, the Tibetan people have proven resilient. The Bike experience brings you in close experience with the three religions Buddhism, Lamaism and Hinduism in contact. The Tibetan culture, the country and people make this journey a great adventure of a life time!!
 Tibet Lhasa to Kathmandu biking : An Ultimate Himalayan biking tour unbelievable 4600mtr  descent!
Departure Dates 2011
We have the following dates scheduled for this Lhasa to Kathmandu mountain biking tour 2011, that are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 1 or 2 persons in a group join basis. The tour is also available on a private basis to suit your own dates.
Aug.
03, 14, 28
Sept.
04, 16, 25, 28
Oct.
09, 14, 28

Lhasa to Kathmandu biking is the Ultimate Mountain Bike Tour for every biker, which is the world's Longest and Deepest Mountain Bike descent. The only trip in the world where one can continue to Everest Base Campwith bike! This is almost 15 days of biking with full logistic support where the total descent will be unbelievable 4600mtr. Bike On the highest plateau in the world Tibet, the desert like whole landscape and the roads seem as if they are joint with horizon
 
 
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Mountain Biking Tour in Tibet - Biking from Lhasa to Kathmandu - 22 days

Tibet Mountain Biking : Lhasa - Everest Base Camp - Kathmandu Biking  tour

The roof of the world Tibet offers an unparalleled travel opportunity in terms of both culture and scenic beauty. From the Holy City of Lhasa to Mount Everest, Tibet is an enchanting place where history, religion, culture and bewildering landscapes are the perfect setting for an unforgettable adventure. In the face of opposing political occupation, the Tibetan people have proven resilient. Their success in preserving a thriving culture and myriad Buddhist traditions is remarkable, and their willingness to share traditions with travelers is all the more reason to visit Tibet. On this biking expedition we will experience the highlights of this vast land. This adventurous cycling trip in Tibet, starting from Lhasa gives you time to get acclimatized on the worlds highest city at 3,600 meter altitude, with ample time to immerse around Lhasa, including the stunning Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the busy markets at Bharkor. From Lhasa we strike out for on our main objective, crossing six major passes of above 4,500m and 5000m on the main Lhasa to Kathmandu route.
While biking on the highest plateau in the world, the desert like whole landscape and the roads seem as if they are joint with horizon. You First, arrive in Kathmandu and explore its numerous attractions for 2 days. Fly Lhasa and spend 3 days for the necessary acclimatization enjoying the numinous Tibetan Capital and discovering many attractions. Trails navigating between Lhasa and Kathmandu include 4-days round Trip, Off Road to Rongbuk, the Valley beneath the Stunning North face of Mount Everest and the ultimate Everest Base Camp (5200m). The excursion overland back to Kathmandu that crosses many passes encompasses spectacular towns with monasteries of Gyantse, Shigastse and Shegar till reaching the Tibetan Frontier at Thang La (5200m). Now begins the longest descent in the world, an almost astonishing 4600 meters to Nepal with a lifetime experience.

The Tibet mountain Bike experience brings you in close experience with the three religions Buddhism, Lamaism and Hinduism in contact. The Tibetan culture, the country and people make this journey a great adventure of a life time!!

An outline itinerary : Tibet Mountain Biking : Lhasa- Everest Base Camp - Kathmandu Biking tour
Day 01 :
Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal check into hotel and rest.
Day 02 :
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley
Day 03 :
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa -  Tibet, Transfer to hotel rest
Day 04 :
Full day guided sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.
Day 05 :
Continue the sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.
Day 06 :
Start the Bike Tour in Tibet, Camp after 86 kms riding.
Day 07 :
 Mountain Biking through Kamba La Pass. Camp after 56 kms.
Day 08 :
Continue  bike and camp before Karo la pass.
Day 09 :
 Bike Karo Pass to Gyangtse -  86 kms. Hotel Gyantse.
Day 10 :
Gyangtse to Shigatse 106 kms. Hotel Shigatse.
Day 11 :
Continue biking and camp after 75 kms.
Day 12 :
Continue and camp after Lhatse 95 kms.
Day 13 : Continue cycling Shegar 80 kms. Hotel.
Day 14 : Continue bike Pang La Pass. Camp after 65 kms.
Day 15 : Continue biking to  Rongbuk. Camp 35 kms.
Day 16 :  Biking  to Everest Base Camp Tibet. Camp at Rongbuk.
Day 17 :  Bike and Camp before Tingri. 76 kms.
Day 18 : Continue biking  and camp after 75 kms.
Day 19 :  Biking and go over Lalung-La Pass. Hotel Zhangmu 117kms.
Day 20 : Continue  biking from Zhangmu and cross the border. Overnight Resort at Dhulikhel Nepal
Day 21 : Morning drive to Kathmandu. Free day for shopping and etc. Evening cultural show and dinner
Day 22 : Final Departure from Nepal. Namaste!

Fact File: Lhasa to Kathmandu biking ( Tibet adventure mountain biking)
Availability:
Every week from April to Nov. (weather permitted)
Price:

Please ask for the price.

Style:
Guided trip / fully supported camping / lodge
Grade:
D (Moderate - Adventurous)
Maximum elevation:
5200 Mtr - Everest base camp Rungbuk
Accommodation:
3 star accommodation in Kathmandu / in Tibet Simple lodge and tents - fully supported team
Transport:
Jeep / truck / Bus / flight included
Note:
Minimum 6 person in a group but if there is just 2- 4 person price will be revised, mostly in group join basis , but private trip possible
Meals:
19 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners

Options
5 star hotels available in the cities, extra nights can be added at any point en route, trips available biking in to Holy Mt. Kailash via Everest Base camp & Saga and fly out of Simikot, Tailor made itinerary available ask for full range of options.
Extra
Single supplement, travel& health insurance, international flight and visa cost, drinks, tips, airport tax, evacuation cost and the cost which is not mentioned above
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