Trekking in Nepal

Tibet Motorbiking in Tibet

Motor Biking in Tibet

Introduction:

Lhasa & Mt. Everest Base Camp Motorbiking Trip (14 days)
One of our most praised off-road adventure by motorbikes in Tibet will be recorded as a journey of treasured experience and memories. We will bring you to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet by overland then return back the same route via the highest Himalayas in the World, the Mt. Everest base camp.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Nyalam (180 km, 3500m) o/n in a hotel
Day 02: Rest at Nyalam for acclimatization o/n in a hotel
As you are at the elevation of 3000 meter or above in one day, rest at Nyalam is the most necessary part of the drive tour.
Day 03: Drive to Tingri (approx 160 km, 4000m) o/n in a hotel
After breakfast start easy ride up, there is the main checkpost to enter further up at Nyalam, visiti to Milarepa's cave enroute. One can ride to Lhatze (300 km.) this day but we are treating this trip as a pleasant journey, spending the night in Tingri makes you more comfortable having the great views of the Himalayas in the South including Mt. Everest.
Day 04: Tingri - Lhatse (approx 150 km.), 3900m.
The riding is pleasant, driving across 5220m. pass called "Gyatso La" and continue to ride down to the fertile valley of Lhatze.
Day 05: Lhatze - Xigatse (approx 150 km.), 4000 m.
A typical day riding between the villages to Xigaze or Shigatse, the second largest city of Tibet. The ride proceeds across Yulung La (4950 m.), over fairly unpaved roads in the plateau area. After reaching Shigatse, you will be prompted to better hotel. In your interest, you can visit the "Tashilhumpo Monastery", a vast monastery with its own streets, housing sectors, plazas, back alleys and complex of temples and halls.
Day 06: Shigatse - Gyantse (90 Km.), 4000 m.
Bike drive to Gyantse takes us through intensely agricultural, cultivated areas. Majority of the gravel road is lined with poplar trees, which represetn the distintive feature of Tibet. The drive on this day is just 90 km but, if interested, you can drive to the small, picturesque village of Kardoi from Gyantse (120 km. round trip). This excursion will also take you to an old castle, Kumbum and Palcho Chode monastery. The hotel in Gyantse is well facilitated like of the one in Shigatse.
Day 07: Gyantse - Lhasa (280 km.) via the Yamdrok Tso
You will drive mostly on a paved road, though there is an off-road route from Gyantse to the turquoise Lake "Yamdrok Tso". You will cross the high pass of "Karo La" at 5050m then continue drive to Lhasa. Arriving in Lhasa, you may feel as though you have missed Tibet behind and entered China due to the strong Chinese influence - modern city and fashioned people - is ever more pervasive. We will stay in Lhasa for two full days to acclimatise and sightseeing around awe-inspiring historical heritage.
Day 08-09: Sightseeing aournd Lhasa:
The most prominent spots worth sightseeing around Lhasa are Potala Palace, Sera monastery, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka palace, Tibetan ancient cultural market and so on.
Day 10: Lhasa - back to Shigatse (250 Km.):
Riding over the paved road follow the riverbed of the Kyi Chu River flowing along the Brahmaputra valley. Then we take the straight highway ride on the riverbed of the "Yarlung Tsangpo" to Shigatse, Over night at hotel.
Day 11: Shigatse - Xegar (250 km.), 4400m.
Riding from Shigatse drive past Lhatse and ascend to the Gyatso La- 5220m., finally descend into Xegar. Overnight stay at a cozy hotel.
Day 12: Xegar - Rongbuk - Everest Base camp - Rongbuk (approx. 130 Km.):
The day of most exciting. Start tasting the "Top of the World". The remoteness shows the real beauty of the area that makes you pride of your awaiting since long. Riding through the amazing wilderness ascending via Rongbuk to Everest base camp, 5200m. and back to Rongbuk will be ever unforgetable excursion on drive. Overnight at guest house.
Day 13: Rongbuk - Old Tingri - Nyalam (300 Km.)
We definitely would double the spirit after visiting the base camp of "Top of the World" and be ready for another long ride to Nyalam following the Northwest direction ascending via Lablung La (5120 meters) and Thong La pass. Here, we can enjoy the northern front of the great Himalayan range. A wall of spectacular snow clad on the Nepal side of the border is an outstainding view. Overnight at guest house.
Day 14: Nyalam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu (180 Km.)
Start 35 Kilometers down hill from Nyalam to Zanghmu, the altitude dramatically decreases by 1300 meters in approximately 1.5 hour. Since Zhangmu is the exit point, we will follow the custom clearance, immigration & check post clearance formalities both on Tibet and Nepal border. Continue drive to Kathmandu by private vehicle, Overnight at hotel.
Tour ends…
Day 15: Day of departure back home or set plan as of guests interest.

Note: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner

Included
  • Arrival and transfer from to airport in Kathmandu
  • Hotel in Kathmandu and Lhasa and in route guesthouse on B.B basis according to above mention program
  • Cultural english speaking guide for whole tours in Nepal and Tibet
  • Tibet travel permits, Tibet visa and monument entrance fees
  • Special drive-self permits for motorbike
  • 1 supporting jeep
  • Supervise & manage fee for traffic police
  • Enfield bullet 500 CC Motorbike

Not Included
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Personal insurance for helicopter rescue in case of emergency
  • Porter and extra transport in case of natural disaster like landslide
  • Nepal visa with Multiple entry for 30 days US$ 40 per person, you can obtain your visa easily at the international airport in Kathmandu and 4 passport sized picture
  • Personal expenses
  • International flight ticket
  • Motorbike deposit (refundable)
  • Fuel, mechanic and Nepal re-entry visa fee
  • Tips for local staff

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