This is one of most adventurous rides a mountain biker can do. It is a real classic and to make your trip even more adventurous, even longer and even more challenging, we have decided to in-corporate a four day round trip away from the main Lhasa - Kathmandu road, to visit Rongbuk Monastery and the North base camp area of Mt. Everest.

Throughout the ride, your state of the art bicycles will be a source of great interest. As they will not have seen anything more sophisticated than their basic Chinese-made boneshakers, there are great opportunities to share laughs with the local people!

There are six major passes to be negotiated on the main Lhasa to Kathmandu route as it runs westwards, parallel to the Great Himalaya Chain, which forms the border with the territories of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. Throughout, the road traverses a high and dry plateau-land, which is punctuated by the spectacular monastery towns of Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar, as well as several smaller settlements and nomadic Drogpa encampments

On the tour away from the main route towards the Rongbuk Monastery, the road climbs through almost fifty hairpin bends to reach the Pang La, which affords splendid views of the Himalaya, and of Mt. Everest itself. Everest Base Camp is a 'not to be missed' inclusion to this ride. Standing before the exposed and shear North Face of Chomolungma [Mt. Everest] at Everest Base Camp (5500m/18044ft) is a memorable experience that few ever forget. We will spend a night at Everest Base Camp before riding 60 km back out to the main Kathmandu route.

Back on the main road, we reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau as we cross the 5200 meter high Thang La, and begin a mind-blowing descent of 4600 meters, [15000 ft.] via the border town of Zhangmu, to the valley of the Bhote Kosi River in. A final, easy day's cycling brings us back to civilization in the form of Kathmandu.

All along the way we have the support of our Sherpa staff, our 4 WD land cruisers and our support truck. This tour guarantees to be a high point [in more ways than one] in any mountain biker's life..

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu .
Day 03 Flight to Lhasa.
Day 04 In Lhasa.
Day 05 In Lhasa.
Day 06 Our First Day on the Bike Chutsu.
Day 07 Chutsu- Namdrok.
Day 08 Namdrok - Namdrok Tso.
Day 09 Namdrok Tso - Ralung.
Day 10 Ralung - Gyantse.
Day 11 Gyantse - Shigatse.
Day 12 Sightseeing and Rest in Shigatse.
Day 13 Shigatse - Tso La.
Day 14 Tso La - Lhatse.
Day 15 Lhatse - Shegar.
Day 16 Shegar - Pangla.
Day 17 Pang La - Rongbuk.
Day 18 Rest and Exploration day at Rongbuk.
Day 19 Rongbuk to Tingri.
Day 20 Tingri - Thang La.
Day 21 Thang La - Nyalam.
Day 22 Nyalam – The Last resort, Nepal.
Day 23 The Last resort - Kathmandu.
Day 24 Depart Kathmandu.

Included in price:

• Hotel in Kathmandu, Lhasa best available in Gyantse, Shigatse and The Last Resort on B/B basis

• Full board camping at all other places

• supported by Nepalese Sherpa staff

• Support by 4 WD land cruiser and truck

• Flight Kathmandu to Lhasa

• Guided sightseeing tours with all entry fees

• Travel permit

• Tibet visa

• Airport transfer

Not Included:

• Lunch & dinner during Hotel stay in Kathmandu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and The Last Resort.

• Airport taxes

• Emergency evacuation due to any natural calamity or any unforeseen events

• Soft/alcoholic drinks

• International flight to and from Kathmandu

• Bar bills and laundry

• Travel insurance [We insist you have one]

• Optional trips and sightseeing tours

• Additional nights at the beginning or end of trip

• Tips

• Excess baggage charges

• 2 entry visa

• Bikes/Equipment

Important Items Needed For Biking in Tibet.

BICYCLING CLOTHES:

• T-shirts (cotton and short sleeved)

•  Long sleeve shirt or light pullover (Polypropylene is recommended)

•  Cycling shorts long and short both needed for the unexpected weather

• Waterproof windbreaker with a hood and wind trousers (make sure the material is
  “Breathable” for exercise)

•  Cycling socks

•  Cycling shoes

•  Cycling gloves full and half

•  Hat – suitable for cycling and sun protection.

•  Micro sensor Headband

• 
  SPARE BIKE PARTS:

• Inner tube

•  Tyre

•  Puncture kit

•  Brake shoe

•  Mini-repair tools

•  Brake & gear wire

•  Bike oil

•  Brush
  
  Note: If anybody brings a bike with Magura, any other new system bikes and Disk brake system, he/she should bring all the repair kit and spare parts & tools.
  
  EXTRA ITEMS:

•  Sun glasses

•  Suntan block or lotion

•  Personal medication

•  Camera and films

•  Flash light / torch

•  Plastic bags for wet cloths

•  Needle, thread, and safety pins

•  Binoculars

•  Mask for dust

•  Water-bottle or Camelback

•  Power bars & your choice of dry food

Season:
We always cycle this tour in September because it is still warm in the daytime and you get to experience Tibet at harvest time, which is probably the most beautiful time to be there. The September weather is usually stabile but we can get the odd day with rain or snow. However the tour can be done anytime from April to mid-October really.

Service:
You will be well taken care off on this ride, one Nepali leader and bike mechanics will be with you all the time. Besides that we have our Nepali camp staffs drive ahead every day to cook us lunch, set up camp and prepare dinner. We also have a land cruiser follow us on the road as backup.

Tibet Flight Details:
China South-West Airline operates two flights weekly; Tuesday and Saturday but there may be some changes due to weather or other technical problems. So, when you book your biking tour, you have to look at your calendar, because you have to be in Kathmandu at least three days prior of departure date. These both are morning flights i.e. you will be transferred to the airport at 6AM.

Visas:
You can get your Nepal visa from Nepalese Embassy or Consular in your country prior to your departure or you can get in the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu on your arrival. You have to get double entry visa so it will be helpful when you’ll re-enter to Nepal from Tibet side.

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