Cycling Lhasa to Kathmandu - 25 days

Nepal / Tibet (this trip is for both women & men)

We start our twenty five day tour in Kathmandu (Nepal) with bike preparation and visit some local Nepalese sites. The following day we depart on a two day acclimatisation bike ride to Nagarkot (in the Kathmandu valley)where we can see the most amazing sunset & sunrise over the nearby mountains.

We fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu over the spectacular snow capped Himalayan Mountains with great views of Mt Everest on a clear day.There is a free time in Lhasa to watch the devout pilgrims circle the temple or search for beautiful Tibetan souvenirs in the local markets.We visit the  Tibetan Monasteries which has colourful traditional architecture, the multi storey Khumbhum Stupa, the famous 7th century Potala Palace in Lhasa and the bustling Barkhor bazaar.

This ride allows time for exploring many of Tibet’s most fascinating cities and gives the rider the opportunity to ride the best and most scenic portions of the friendship highway that links these two ancient Himalayan Kingdoms.This trip offers those bikers with an adventurous spirit to share with the mysterious nomadic people of Tibet and experience this vast and unique landscape.

This trip involves riding from the ancient capital of Lhasa across the Tibetan Plateau via Mount Everest Base Camp and near the end we ride the longest downhill in the world to the border of Nepal. This downhill ride is 160k’s over two days. A real buzz!!!!

Support vehicles carry all equipment (and riders who may need a rest on the climbs!) which gives the freedom to accommodate participants of many different levels of riding skills. An experienced Nepali mountain bike guide, fluent in English, will ride with you, look after your equipment and ensure that this fantastic, experience will be trouble-free.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu – sightseeing
Day 2: Cycle to Nagarkot
Day 3: Cycle  to Kathmandu
Day 4: Fly to Lhasa
Day 5: Lhasa -sightseeing (aclimatisation)
Day 6: Lhasa -sightseeing (aclimatisation)- cycle 25km
Day 7: Cycle Lhasa to base of Kamba La pass
Day 8: Cycle over  Kamba La pass – Lake Yamdruk
Day 9: Rest day Lake Yamdruk (village visit)
Day 10: Cycle Lake Yamdruk  to  base of Karo La pas
Day11: Cycle over Karo La pass – Simi La pass – Gyantse
Day 12: Cycle Gyantse – Shigatse
Day 13: Shigatse ( rest day)
Day 14: Cycle Shigatse  - Gyachung Monastery turn off
Day 15: Cycle Gyachung Monastery turn off –  Tso La pass – Lhatse
Day 16: Cycle Lhaste – Gyatso La pass – Shegar
Day 17: Cycle /drive Shegar – EBC side road) Pang La pass – Rongbuk valley camp
Day 18: Cycle / drive Rongbuk valley camp – Rongbuk MOnastery
Day 19: Cycle / drive Rongbuk Monastery – Everest Base Camp (8k’s)  -  Rongbuk Monastery (or rest day)
Day 20: Cycle / Drive Rongbuk Monastery – Long Jong La pass – Tingri
Day 21: Cycle Tingri – Lalung La pass – Valley camp
Day 22:  Cycle Valley Camp – Thang La pass – Nyalam
Day 23: Cycle / drive  Nyalam  - Nepal border – Dhulikhel
Day 24: Cycle Dhulikel – Kathmandu
Day 25: Kathmandu

Trip Details

Trip Code: T4W 190
Grade: Challenging
Group Size: 4 – 16
Accommodation: Camping /  Hotels
Deposit: USD$500

A further full payment is due 60 days before departure:
USD $4,090.00 per 4 – 7 pax,
USD $3,990 per 8 – 11 pax
USD $3,790.00 per 12 pax
Price includes  flight from Kathmandu To Lhasa, sightseeing, cultural dinner, group permits, Tibet Visa, National Park permits, Entrance fees into Monasteries, transport, accommodation, Cycle guides, Leader, Tibetan guide, Cook support crew, Meals while on cycle trip, border crossing fees
Single supplement: USD$475
Bike hire: USD$290
Prices for 2013 season still to be confirmed

Trip Dates

Start: Kathmandu     End: Kathmandu
15.08.12 – 08.09.12
13.09.12 – 07.10.13
07.08.13 – 31.08.13
11.09.13 – 05.10.13
Other dates available on request

Vote with your feet and come walk with me.