Lhasa to Kathmandu Bicycle Tour
(Mountain biking at the roof of the world)
This adventure trip, starting from Lhasa gives you time to get acclimatised on the worlds highest city at 3,600 meter altitude, with ample time to immerse around Lhasa, including the stunning Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the busy markets at Barkor. From Lhasa we strike out for on our main objective, crossing six major passes of above 4,500m and 5000m on the main Lhasa to Kathmandu route. On this entire trip the road traverses a high and dry plateau-land, punctuated by the unforgettable monastery towns of Gyantse, Xigatse and Shegar and also by several smaller settlements and nomadic encampments. Our ambitious journey continues towards the base of Mt. Everest with a visit to the highest monastery at Rongbuk before we conclude this biking adventure in Kathmandu.
Grade: Moderate to extremely challenging
Departures: 12 Sep to 07 Oct '02
Itinerary
Day 01:
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 02:
½ day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley & obtain Tibet Visa. O/N Hotel.
Day 03:
Fly Kathmandu / Lhasa. Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 04:
Sightseeing tour of Jokhang, Barkhor Market. O/N Hotel.
Day 05:
Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace. O/N Hotel.
Day 06:
Biking tour of Sera Monastery. O/N Hotel.
Day 07:
Cycling to bottom of Khamba La. O/N Camp.
Day 08:
Cycling to Ngartse. O/N Camp.
Day 09:
Cycling below Simi La. O/N Camp.
Day 10:
Cycling to Gyantse. O/N Hotel.
Day 11:
Cycling to Xigatse. O/N Hotel.
Day 12:
Sightseeing tour of Tashi Lungpo Monastery. O/N Hotel.
Day 13:
Cycling below Tso La. O/N Camp.
Day 14:
Cycling below Gyamtso La. O/N Camp.
Day 15:
Cycling beneath Pang La. O/N Camp.
Day 16:
Cycling 10 miles past the village Phadhruchi. O/N Camp.
Day 17:
Cycling to Rongbuk. O/N Camp.
Day 18:
Rest day at Rongbuk for local excursion of Everest BC. O/N Camp.
Day 19:
Cycling / Driving to Tingri. O/N Camp.
Day 20:
Cycling below Lalung La. O/N Camp.
Day 21:
Cycling beyond Nyalam. O/N Lodge.
Day 22:
Cycling to Tatopani. O/N Lodge.
Day 23:
Cycling to Dhulikhel. O/N Lodge.
Day 24:
Cycling back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 25:
Free day in Kathmandu for independent activities. O/N Hotel.
Day 26:
Transfer to airport for departure.