Trip Facts | |
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Duration: | 20 days |
Region: | Tibet |
Best month: | September – December / March – May |
Accommodation | Hotel |
Transportation: | Car / Van / Flight |
Nepal is the world’s number one adventure playground for mountain bikers. From the flatlands of the Terai to the terraced hillside farms, the vertical landscape soars towards the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas, inviting you to share the adventure of this awesome landscape. The tropical lush vegetation is a rich contrast against the stark, arctic regions where winds have swept, sculpting amazing forms on arid valleys of the Tibetan plateau. Discover yourself in one of the world’s greatest wonders by joining us on an exhilarating and memorable biking adventure in the Himalayas.
Mountain biking is a tremendous way to see the exotic sights of our kingdom such as the ancient routes of Trans-Himalayan Traders and the rural village life of Nepal. Here you will enjoy the timeless culture and rich flora and fauna of our heritage as you explore such wonders as the Kathmandu Valley, the monuments or the temple complexes. Alternatively peddle at your own pace along some of the hidden trails to the rarely visited rural villages where you will see the warm smiles of locals living the preserved, traditional and simple life (on the verge of poverty, long forgotten in the post industrial cultures of the world), that is the style of Nepal.
For the dedicated mountain cyclist there could be few trips to match this high altitude ride across the vast Tibetan Plateau from Lhasa to Kathmandu. We combine this with an exhilarating diversion ‘off the highway’ cycling to over 5000 meters to the Everest Base Camp beneath the towering North Face of Everest.
The Lhasa to Kathmandu ‘highway’ then crosses the vast Tibetan Plateau following a mostly unsealed road over a series of high passes. En route our overnight camps provide an opportunity to visit villages often missed on the overland drive to Lhasa.
Outline itinerary: | |
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Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Short briefing and necessary documentation. |
Day 02: | Sightseeing riding along trails of the Kathmandu Valley. |
Day 03: | Fly to Lhasa. |
Day 04-05-06: | Optional rides in and around Lhasa to Sera Monastery, Potala Palace or relax in Lhasa. |
Day 07: | Ride out of Lhasa along Lhasa River to Chusul. |
Day 08: | Transfer and ride to Khamba La 4794m and Yamdrok lake to Nagatze. |
Day 09: | Ascend to Karo La 5015m followed by 1000m descent to Gyantse. |
Day 10: | Ride down to Shigatse, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. |
Day 11: | Drive and cycle up to Lhatse. |
Day 12: | Gyatso La 5220 m challenge. |
Day 13: | Ride up Pang La 5200 m for panoramic views of Everest and Cho Oyu. |
Day 14: | Cycle to Rongbuk Monastery near Everest Base Camp. |
Day 15: | Rest day at Ronbuk Monastery. |
Day 16: | Everest Base Camp visit 5200 m, cycle to Tingri. |
Day 17-18: | Ride the passes of Lalung La 4990m and Yarle Shung La 5200m and the epic downhill into Nepal |
Day 19: | Ride through Valle of Kathmandu. |
Day 20: | Transfer to airport for final departure. |