Mountain Biking Lhasa to Kathmandu

Country Tibet

Trip Durations 23 Days

Activities Day Tours

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Best Season All Year Round

Start/End Point Tibet / Kathmandu

Group Size Min 2 Pax

Trip overview

The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be classified as one of the most demanding rides` open to cyclists. You have to deal with high altitude, long distances, various kinds of weather, bad road conditions and change of life style. The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be one of the highest in the world. Proper acclimatisation is vital to anyone hoping to complete this expedition. For this purpose we spent four days acclimatizing, while sightseeing and enjoying the city and surroundings of Lhasa. We begin with a flight of one hour from Kathmandu to Gongar International Airport in Tibet and drive to Lhasa, the main capital and starting point of our expedition. We have to cross 6 high passes and descend from the Tibetan Plateau before reaching our final destination, Nepal. The majority of our time we will spend on the Tibetan Plateau at heights above 4000 metres. Exploring various side valleys such as the route to Everest Base Camp, will involve cycling on much rougher dirt & stony tracks. Daily distances will range from 50 up to 110 kilometres. This may not sound particularly great, especially not to road-orientated cyclists, but the high altitude, difficult terrain, head winds and tough ascents will make cycling in this region a challenge for everyone. During this ride we will definitely take enough time to embrace the magnificent sights and discover the people and their culture, which altogether make this tour an unforgettable experience.

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 01:     Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02:     Kathmandu final visa day.
Day 03:     Fly to Lhasa.
Day 04:     Lhasa Sightseeing
Day 05:     Lhasa Sightseeing
Day 06:     Lhasa free day or short bike ride.
Day 07:     Before Khamba La (Ganba).
Day 08:     Before Nagartze
Day 09:     Ralung
Day 10:     Gyantse
Day 11:     Shigatse
Day 12:     Before Tso La pass (Resa)
Day 13:     After Lhatse
Day 14:     Before Shegar
Day 15:     Tashi Dzong
Day 16:     Rongbuk
Day 17:     EBC and back to Rongbuk
Day 18:     Dingri
Day 19:     Sumo
Day 20:     Nyalam.
Day 21:     Nepal border.
Day 22:     Kathmandu Hotel
Day 23:     Transfer to airport and trip extension

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Cost Includes

Airport transfer pick up and drop
Domestic airfare including the departure taxes
Accomodation during the trek (Guest house with breakfast)
Experienced and English speaking local trekking guide, assistant trekking guide and local porter(s) along with their salary, lodging, food and insurance
Trekking permit, TIMS, permit for national park and necessary paperwork
First aid Medical kit
All government and local taxes (including 13% VAT and 10 % service charge)
Transportation on private vehicle as agreed on the itinerary

Cost Excludes

Your Nepal entry visa fee
Travel insurance and emergency evacuation expenses
International airfare to and from Kathmandu and extra baggage charges in domestic and international flight
Lunch and Dinner during the trek
Additional days accommodation expenses (either due to early or late arrival, late departure, early return from mountain due to any reason except as per schedule
All personal expenses (including the gears and clothing taken on hire by the participant, phone calls, battery charge, shower, etc)
Tips for guides and porters