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Tibet |
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Mountain
Biking on the Roof of the World
( From Lhasa to Kathmandu) |
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12 Nights/13 Days |
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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: |
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Day 01 Kathmandu-Lhasa |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Drive to Sakya and visit the Sakya monastery.
Overnight camping. |
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Day 11 Sakya to Tingri |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sightseeing
in Lhasa |
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Free
day in Lhasa for better acclimatization |
| Day
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Start
tour to Khambala Pass, camp before the Pass |
| Day
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Drive
over the Pass and down to Yamdrok Lake (picnic),
camping near Namkartse |
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Over
Karola towards Simi La, camping before Simi La.
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Across
Simi La to Gyantse, PM visit Palkor Chode and Kumbum,
o/n hotel |
| Day
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Gyantse
to Shigatse, visit Tashilunbo Monastery, o/n hotel
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Drive
to Sakya visit Sakya Monastery, o/n camping |
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Sakya
to Tingri visit Xegar Dzong, o/n camping |
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Tingri
Lalung La to Nyalam, o/n guesthouse |
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Zhangmu
to Friendship Bridge and continue biking or drive
to Kathmandu |
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