- Trip Code : NTE-LMT50
- Trip Duration : 20 Days
- Trip Level : Strenuous
- Trip Max Altitude : 4700
- Trip Start Location : Kathmandu
- Trip End Location : Kathmandu
- Trip Route : Lhasa-Everest Base Camp-Kerong-Kathmandu
- Trip Best Season : April-October
Trip Highlights
- Hugely rewarding mountain biking in the Roof of the World, in arguably some of the most serene environments imaginable
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Lhasa
- Stunning flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa
- Tasting exotic food like Yak cheese and butter tea in Tibet
- Interacting with pilgrims and monks
- Riding through high passes, including the Gyatso-La Pass (5,220m)
- Longest down hill biking (on paved road) in the world
- Visiting the Everest Base Camp and base of the Everest North Face via Rongbuk Valley
- A farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant on the day before departure to celebrate our trip success
Trip Information
Lhasa-Kathmandu Cycling Tour is one of the most remote regions in the world, the cycling from Lhasa Tibet to Kathmandu Nepal. This adventure cycling holiday will quite possible be a life changing journey through time, beautiful flat land scenery and physical demands. Our biking tour takes us along the Resuagadi - kerong highway to the Roof Top of the world, Everest Base Camp and takes in the world’s 2nd longest descent and the former homes of the Dalai Lama. Beginning in Lhasa altitude of 3650 we travel 1100km over five panoramic passes exceeding 4500m finishing in the Kathmandu valley where valley where the oxygen is rich and the lands fertile. Depending upon your individual test and strengths, we will ride bicycle average 70 km per day. The supporting vehicle is always available if you would rather take a day off the saddle. The Tibetan terrain is 70-80% tarmac road and 20% non-technical off road.
This adventure cyclists wishing to immerse themselves in Tibetan culture with a backdrop of ethereal views of the Tibetan plateau. On out journey through amazing Himalayan scenery, we visit some of the most significant monasteries of the region and come to understand the deep connection between culture, religion and the mountains. Lhasa – Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp Tour Biking tour includes an experience biking guide com mechanic fluent in English equipped vehicle carrying all the personal equipment, cyclist support vehicle with repair mechanic and all the spares parts needs.
During our cycling holiday you will be staying in hotel, guest house and in tents. An experience supporting crew of guide, cook and driver from both Nepal and Tibet provide for smooth operation. The tour is available between the month of April-October and feature 15 full days of biking with full of logistic support. This mountain biking experience will also bring you in to content with three religions such as Buddhism, Lamaism and the Hinduism act as an introduction to the mysticism of Tibetan culture, the friendliness of the people and the daily culture in villagers lives.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrive at Lhasa
- Day 2 - Lhasa full day sightseeing.
- Day 3 - Full Day sightseeing in Lhasa.
- Day 4 - Beginning Cycling tour 85km.
- Day 5 - Biking to Kamba Pass 77km, 4700m Kamba pass climb 1000m.
- Day 6 - Cycling to Ralung crossing Karo Pass 56km.
- Day 7 - Cycling to Gyantse (56km cycling).
- Day 8 - Cycling to Shigatse (100km cycling).
- Day 9 - Biking to Gyachung Monastery-Rasa (100km cycling).
- Day 10 - Biking to Lhatse (60km Cycling).
- Day 11 - Cycling to Shegar (76km cycling).
- Day 12 - Biking to Pang Pass (65km cycling) and camping at Pasung 78km.
- Day 13 - Cycling to Rongbuk Monastery (26km biking).
- Day 14 - Cycling to Everest Bae Camp 2 km biking.
- Day 15 - Cycling to old Tingri (86km biking).
- Day 16 - Biking before Peokutso Lake (75km Cycling).
- Day 17 - Cycling to the foot of Gontala Pass (75km ascending).
- Day 18 - Biking to Kerong (110km Cycling).
- Day 19 - Morning Cycling downhill till Sybrubensi (45km Cycling). Drive continue to Kathmandu.
- Day 20 - Departure
- Day 1 Arrive at Lhasa
- Day 2 Lhasa full day sightseeing.
- Day 3 Full Day sightseeing in Lhasa.
- Day 4 Beginning Cycling tour 85km.
- Day 5 Biking to Kamba Pass 77km, 4700m Kamba pass climb 1000m.
- Day 6 Cycling to Ralung crossing Karo Pass 56km.
- Day 7 Cycling to Gyantse (56km cycling).
- Day 8 Cycling to Shigatse (100km cycling).
- Day 9 Biking to Gyachung Monastery-Rasa (100km cycling).
- Day 10 Biking to Lhatse (60km Cycling).
- Day 11 Cycling to Shegar (76km cycling).
- Day 12 Biking to Pang Pass (65km cycling) and camping at Pasung 78km.
- Day 13 Cycling to Rongbuk Monastery (26km biking).
- Day 14 Cycling to Everest Bae Camp 2 km biking.
- Day 15 Cycling to old Tingri (86km biking).
- Day 16 Biking before Peokutso Lake (75km Cycling).
- Day 17 Cycling to the foot of Gontala Pass (75km ascending).
- Day 18 Biking to Kerong (110km Cycling).
- Day 19 Morning Cycling downhill till Sybrubensi (45km Cycling). Drive continue to Kathmandu.
- Day 20 Departure
Price Includes
- All ground transfers as per our given itinerary.
- Hotel in Kathmandu (including breakfast and all taxes).
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu (including all entrance fees).
- Welcome Dinner with live Nepalese culture show at one evening.
- Guided sightseeing in Lhasa with all entrance fees included.
- Hotels in Tibet (including breakfast and all taxes) as per our mentioned Itinerary.
- All Camping Equipment (such as Two-Man Tent, Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Shower tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, etc.
- Support Truck to carry your luggage and a Land Cruiser for assistance. Available at all times (while in Tibet).
- Three times hot, fresh meals per day while camping, prepared by our very professional kitchen crew.
- Daily wages and insurance for staff and guidesworld.
Price Does not Include
- Airport Tax.
- Airfare: Kathmandu-Lhasa.
- Tibet travel permit, Visa fee, All monastery entrance fees wherever applicable.
- Expenses of a personal nature; Lunch/dinner in the Hotel; Bar bills; Laundry bills; Telephone bills; Tips, etc.
- Personal Medical & Travel insurance.
- Rescue & Evacuation - If necessary.
- Nepal re-entry visa fee.
- Excess baggage charges.
The price per person for the Small group Journey is fixed as stated below. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. The discount is subjected to increase with the number of people in your group. Bigger the group better the discount so group bookings are highly encouraged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why this trip make different?
Nepal Travel Expedition works closely with One of the main supporter's Charity service in Nepal. And contribute 10% of the tour cost for Orphan Childrens (sherpa Outdoor Foundation) We support them in many different ways.
Donation and Charity!
Nepal Travel Expedition donates 10% of its annual revenue to Sherpa Outdoor Foundation Orphan Children Home Which is Located in Lalitpur one can visit while you are in Nepal after or before the trip. We support Children's for Food, School, Clothes, Medicine also supporting stationery materials to Government School which is located at Lamjung district trying to build a library for them where they could find a different book to read. For this project, we are trying to collect donations.
Sponsorship and Partnership (volunteering programmed)
One of the major activities of Sherpa outdoor Children home in Lalitpur is fully conducted and collaborate with Nepal Travel Expedition and sister concern organization Nepal wildlife safari. The Volunteering concern programmed delivered by Nepal Travel Expedition and Sherpa Outdoor Foundation aims to mobilize a team of experts and interested individuals as an economic measure in providing human capital for education, health, community to share teaching skill various Government school in a different part of the country and community to delivered humanity skills also in our children home.
