Mountain Biking Tour and Trek in Tibet - Biking from Lhasa to Kathmandu - 22 days
Tibet Mountain Biking tour : Lhasa - Everest Base
Camp- Kathmandu Biking tour
The mountain kingdom of 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 4,500 mtr and 5000 mtr 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!!
Tibet Lhasa to Kathmandu biking : An Ultimate Himalayan biking tour unbelievable 4600mtr descent!
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!
Photos of the Trips : updating soon
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Departure Dates : we will announce the departure
dates very soon for 2012.