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| 12 Nights/13 Days |
| The journey begins with the spectacular Trans Himalayan flight to Lhasa (3600m), the capital city of Tibet. You will be amazed to see the Mount Everest and many other majestic Himalayan peaks. Upon arrival in Lhasa airport, the Tibetan guide will meet you and transfer to hotel (96km, 2.5 hrs). You will spend a leisurely but vital few days acclimatizing to the altitude of the dry Tibetan Plateau. In and around Lhasa there is much to see, including the incredible Potala Palace, the Jorkhang Temple and surrounding markets of Barkhor. Being on bike means that the group can easily combine acclimatization with interesting tours of the many temples and religious sites that dominate this fascinating city. |
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| From Lhasa we set out on our main objective; ride over the six major passes of the main Lhasa to Kathmandu route. Running parallel to the chain of the Greater Himalayas, we trace the natural boundary between Tibet and Nepal. The traverse of the high plateau will take us through the ancient monastery towns of Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar, and we are sure to encounter many nomadic settlements as we make our remarkable journey towards Kathmandu. |
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| The trip is a mix of ride and drive. A 4 WD jeep always backs you up all the time and a truck with camping gears; bike accessories and food-supplies will follow you. The guide and drivers will cook you simple Tibetan and Chinese foods or you can also join-in. Professional cook also can be hired on your request. |
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| Itinerary: |
| Day 01 Kathmandu-Lhasa |
Flight to Gongar Airport of Lhasa where our representative will receive you at the airpot and drive
2 hours to Lhasa. Overnight hotel. |
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| Day 02-03 At Lhasa |
Lhasa - Visit The Potala, Drepung and Nechung Monasteries, The Jokhang, Barkhor Square,
Ramoche Temple, assemble bikes, ride to Sera monastery, arrange truck, driver, guide and cook, buy food |
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| Day 04 At Lhasa |
| Free day in Lhasa for proper acclimatization and fancy free ride around. Overnight hotel Lhasa |
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| Day 05 Lhasa-First Camp near Khamba La |
Starting from Lhasa, we head out on fairly good roads to our first camp Site near the Khamba-la (4794 m). Approx. 6-7 hours ride. Overnight Camp. |
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| Day 06 To Namkartse |
Bike over the Khamba-la pass and descend towards lunch at the beautiful Yamdrok Lake. An Afternoon's cycling brings us to our camp just outside of Namkartse. Approx.: 6-7 hours. Overnight Camp. |
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| Day 07 To Camp Near Simi La |
Bike over the Karo-la (5045), then passing through many colorful villages to camp near the Simi-la (4,330m). Approx. 6 hours. Overnight Camp. |
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| Day 08 To Gyantse |
Bike over the Simi-la, and then it's a pleasant gradual ride to Gyantse town. Approx.: 4-5 hours. In the afternoon, you will visit Palkor Chode and Kumbum stupa in the historical town of Gyantse. Overnight hotel. |
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| Day 09 Gyantse to Shigatse |
A long days ride will take us across vast stretches of flatland to Shigatse Tibet's 2nd biggest city in the province of Tsang. Approx. 7-8 hours. Visit the famous Tashilumpo monastery. Overnight Hotel. |
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| Day 10 Shigatse to Sakya Monastery |
| Drive to Sakya and visit the Sakya monastery. Overnight camping. |
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| Day 11 Sakya to Tingri |
Ride from Sakya to Tingri. En route visit the Xegar Dzong. Bike approx 6 -7 hours. Overnight Guesthouse or camp. |
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| Day 12 Tingri to Nyalam |
Bike ride takes over the pass of Lalung-la (5050m), which offers, spectacular view of Gaurishankar, Dorje Lhakpa, Shishapangma and Langtang. From here another 6 hours bike bring us to camp near Nylam. Approx. 7-8 hours. Overnight Camp or guesthouse in Nyalam |
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| Day 13 Nyalam-Zhangmu-Kathmandu |
Our last day in Tibet, free wheel it down hill towards the border towns of Zhangmu & Kodari. Approx. 3-4 hours biking. Drive from border to Kathmandu. |
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| Mountain Biking Lhasa to Kathmandu |
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| Moutnain Biking is the only solution to explore the immense beauty, culture and life styles of Tibet. You will fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and spend 3 days there around on your bikes that suffice the acclimatization. There after you will set out followed by a back up jeep with repairing tools, camp gears and food supplies. On the way, you will visit the monasteries, lakes and meet very often the nomadic yak herders and locals, all greeting you with Tibetan smile. On 13 th day, you will bike down from Zhangmu to Nepal border from where you will further continue to Kathmandu or pick of transport to Kathmandu can be arranged. |
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| Day 01 |
Fly to Lhasa and transfer to Hotel |
| Day 02-03 |
Sightseeing in Lhasa |
| Day 04 |
Free day in Lhasa for better acclimatization |
| Day 05 |
Start tour to Khambala Pass, camp before the Pass |
| Day 06 |
Drive over the Pass and down to Yamdrok Lake (picnic), camping near Namkartse |
| Day 07 |
Over Karola towards Simi La, camping before Simi La. |
| Day 08 |
Across Simi La to Gyantse, PM visit Palkor Chode and Kumbum, o/n hotel |
| Day 09 |
Gyantse to Shigatse, visit Tashilunbo Monastery, o/n hotel |
| Day 10 |
Drive to Sakya visit Sakya Monastery, o/n camping |
| Day 11 |
Sakya to Tingri visit Xegar Dzong, o/n camping |
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Tingri Lalung La to Nyalam, o/n guesthouse |
| Day 13 |
Zhangmu to Friendship Bridge and continue biking or drive to Kathmandu |
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