Introduction:
We are the first discoverer in finding out the alternative bike routes from Kathmandu-Lhasa since the last 3 years. This biking expedition is pretty much similar to the 16 days and 20 days program as explained above. However, we encourage our adventure lovers to involve in this lengthy holiday program, especially those who can manage a long holiday leave, plenty enough budget coverage and would like to gain exclusive knowledge and experience of their unforgettable memories of their life by exploring the far remote and wonders of the earth that any adventurers hardly ever trodden in the past.
On this expedition, Himalayan Leaders can lead its biking teams to hidden and lost natural parts of the world such as Namtso lake, gorges, ice falls, grassy vast plateaus tremendously rich by nature. Like wise, our bike-riding group really feels a moment of fantasy while traveling the cross-country tribal villages, the original life living by the indigenous people and nomads; and other several ancient monasteries and monuments rich equally by culture that hardly or never discovered by outsiders.
Note: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner
Day by day itinerary
Day 01:Arrival and transfer to hotel, after refreshment we will invite for traditional Nepali dinner, o/n in a hotel (D)
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley and process visa for Tibet o/n hotel (B)
Day 03: Flight to Lhasa and transfer to hotel (3600m) o/n in a hotel (B)
Morning transfer to Kathmandu airport and fly to Lhasa, you will have 1 hour 10 minutes, Trans Himalayan Flight to Lhasa, considered one of the most beautiful flights in the world, takes us over Everest (8848m) and Kanchenjunga (8536m). You will meet by our Tibetan guide at Gonggar airport. After immigration formalities, a 1.5 hour drive along 93 km road you will reach Lasha. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.
Day 04: Sightseeing with jeep or cycle (Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Sera monastery) of Lhasa (3600m) o/n in a hotel (B)
Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet. Within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa.
Day 05: Sightseeing of Lhasa (3600m) o/n in a hotel (B)
This morning we will visit the Potala Palace, which dominates the city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. A visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe- inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution
Day 06: Drive to Namtso Lake by bus (4700m, 6hrs, paved road) o/n in camp +B+L+D
Morning after breakfast drive Lhasa to Damshung, and forwards to Namtso Lake, literally heavenly lake, which is the biggest lake in Tibet and the second biggest salt lake in China as well as the highest lake in the world (4748m). It’s one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, playing an important role among Tibetans, excursion around the lake and Tashi Hermitage.
Day 07: Mountainbike to Dangxung Largela pass (5190m) (65kms, 4300m, 7hrs, paved road) o/n in camp +B+L+D
After breakfast, we leave Namtso Lake and Bike into the wild Tibetan countryside passing some old and untouched villages. It can be a feast to the eyes for flower enthusiasts in the summer time as many varieties of exotic Himalayan species can be seen scattered all over the valley among herds of grazing yaks
Day 08: Mountainbike to Yambajing (mixed, 4700m, 60km, 9hrs) o/n in camp +B+L+D
Leaving the village, head towards a wide trail leading across the valley and over another ridge, from where you will be rewarded with views of Nyenchen Tanghlha (7111 m), the holiest mountain in central Tibet. Emerge at Tajung village, and then climb gently up rolling hills where young nomadic boys and girls picnic on the plateaus as they watch their yaks and sheep graze.
Day 09: Mountainbike to Majiang (Off road, 70km, 9hrs, 4960m) o/n in camp +B+L+D
The trail further continues along ridges in the valley wall with breath-taking views of towering snow-capped peaks as the backdrop. Sooner sheep pastures come into sight, resting your cycling journey for the day.
Day 10: Mountainbike to Dachuka (Off road, 60km) o/n in camp +B+L+D
Barking and howling of Tibetan Mastiff work as the morning alarm in awakening you from your hard earned sleep. Cycling away from Majiang, the trail progresses towards a valley and to the top of peak the first 5000 meter pass of your trip, you descend to the foot of Simi La at an elevation of 4330m through several interesting Tibetan villages. Basking in the grandeur of surrounding natural exoticism
Day 11: Mountainbike to Shigatse (Paved road, 90km, 6hrs) o/n in a hotel +B+L+D
The trail crisscrosses barley field along the flowing river. Here, you will spot several military and religious sites, in the afternoon to explore the local market and Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls.
Day 12: Mountainbike to Geding (Paved, 80km, 6hrs, 3900m) o/n in camp +B+L+D
The road being bumpy, loose and dirty, you may find the ride strenuous. Following the Friendship Highway, you will gradually climb to the foot of Geding where we fix the camp for overnight.
Day 13: Mountainbike to Sakya (Offroad + paved road, 70km, 7/8hrs) o/n in camp +B+L+D
Morning after breakfast, we leave Geding and ride over small passes and through several small Tibetan villages.
Day 14: Mountainbike to Gyantso la (5250m, paved road, 50km, 5hrs) o/n in camp/hotel +B+L+D
A fairly easy after few hrs ride brings you to the top from where you will have a clear view of the main Himalayan range. A brief stoppage at the top of the pass follows a thrilling downhill ride to the small town of Lhatse. After lunch at riverside the biking trail gains gradual climb to the foot of Gyantso La.
Day 15: Mountainbike to Xegar (paved road, 80km, 9hrs) o/n in camp +B+L+D
After breakfast few hrs riding before reaching the summit we suddenly come to an opening where we can once again see the great mountains but it will be very windy at this point (we advise for you to have wind proof attire ready as our support vehicle will be at a distance just in case) until we cross the pass and descent down to Xegar.
Day 16: Mountainbike to Tashi Zong (Off road, 55km, 6/7) o/n in camp +B+L+D
From here the path will be the toughest of bumpy roads. The road is very winding both up hill and downhill with sharp turns. On this particular road we would like to advise everyone to stay on the edge of the road at a safe place because of heavy vehicle also using this road. Which takes us to the Pangla pass (5200m), a rocky uphill? From here a superb panoramic view of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu can be seen on a clear day. We will bike downhill towards the river where after crossing it we will face the windiest place of our tour. We will cycle through Tashi Zong village.
Day 17: Mountainbike to Rongbuk (5050 m) & Everest Base Camp (Off road, 65km, 8 hrs, 5250 Ms ) o/n in camp +B+L+D
we reach the Rongbuck Base Camp, starting off beside the Rong chu river with views of Everest ahead. The going is bumpy and with the altitude can be hard work, particularly on the last, uphill section, so we take it very slowly. We take lunch at Rongbuck and then continue to Everest Base Camp, another 7km. We have to cover those last kilometers on horseback as the rules changed in 2004 and no vehicles or bikes are allowed to Base Camp.
Day 18: Mountainbike to Lo Tingri (Off road, 95km, 9/10hrs) o/n in guesthouse +O+L+D
we ride towards Tingri, crossing the Lamna La Pass. This is a delightful ride as the road is not in good enough condition for motor traffic so bikers have it to themselves and can enjoy the scenery. There are remote villages and meadows with yaks and sheep. We stop for lunch at after about 30km, having climbed 553m to reach an altitude of 5030m. From the pass we go downhill to reach a river across which there is no bridge - time to take off our shoes and wade through the cold, knee-deep water. We now follow the river gently downhill to Tingri, a beautiful town with fine views of Everest and Cho Oyo.
Day 19: Mountainbike to Lalungla Pass (paved road, 70kms, 8hrs, 5100m) o/n in camp +B+L+D
The ride to Lalung La base offers unbeatable pleasures and adventures. Starting with a little uphill climb you make your way along the edge of the valley following a river and at some point you will see the river branching into a lake sheltering a variety of Himalayan ducks. Meandering past the valley floor of grazing yaks, mud bricks, small traditional villages and ruined monasteries, the trail narrows to a gorge making you ride into the headwind for another five kilometers. Views of Everest and Cho Oyu from your lunch stop is simply amazing! Riding a further 15 km brings you an excellent campsite at the foot of La Lung La with green grass and crystal clear mountain rivulet.
Day 20: Mountainbike to Nylam (paved road, 80km, 7/8hrs and 3800m) o/n in camp +B+L+D
Today, we tackle our last up hill, as we cycle up the incredible Thang Pass to 5050m. You will be treated to breathtaking views of the Himalayan chain as you free wheel the most incredible nonstop downhill, all the way to the Nepalese border. You will be treated to breathtaking views of the Himalayan chain as you freewheel down,
Day 21: Mountainbike and drive to Kathmandu via Zhangmu - Friendship Bridge (138KM. 6 hrs, 1350m) o/n in a hotel +B+L
from Nyalam, you drive down to the border town of Zhangmu. From Zhangmu, it’s a short drive to the Friendship Bridge which spans the Bhote Kosi River and marks the Chinese - Nepalese border where you part with your Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari where you will be met by your Nepalese staff. After completing the re-entry formalities you continue the drive to Kathmandu
Day 22: Free day for shopping, o/n in a hotel +B
Day 23: Transfer to international airport for fly to back to own destination +B
Included
- Arrival and transfer from and to international airport in Kathmandu and Lhasa
- Hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu and Lhasa
- All permits and entrance fees in Tibet
- Sightseeing with cultural guide around in Kathmandu and Lhasa
- Tibetan English speaking guide and cook out of Lhasa in Tibe
- Jeep (Toyota Land cruiser) and truck
- Accommodation in hotel, guesthouse, and tent
- Full board except Lhasa and Kathmandu
- Staff insurance, equipment, wages and pension fund
- Full board for out of Lhasa and Kathmandu
- Staff insurance, food, pension fund and salary
- All camping service
- Airfare from Kathmandu to Lhasa
- Mountainbike guide
Not included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Lhasa
- Personal insurance, helicopter rescue in case of emergency
- Extra transport and porters in case of natural disaster like landslide
- Personal expenses
- Nepal re entry visa
- Mountainbike rent, here we are ready to serve you our new branded bikes in different models as per your interest
- Extra weight charge then the limit in the plain including mountainbike
- Satellite phone to rent
- Tips for local staff
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