| 1.LHASA-KATHMANDU
The Lhasa/Kathmandu
cycling tour is one of the most adventurous rides a mountain
biker can hope to embark upon. It is a real classic and
if you want to make your trip even more adventurous and
challenging, Skyline treks can incorporate a four-day round
trip away from the main Lhasa/Kathmandu road to visit Rongbuk
Monastery and the North Base Camp area of Mt. Everest. On
this detour, the road climbs through almost fifty hairpin
bends to reach the Pang La pass, which affords splendid
views of the Himalayas, and of Mt. Everest itself. The Everest
Base Camp is a 'not to be missed' inclusion to this ride.
Standing before the exposed and sheer North Face of Chomolungma
(Mt. Everest) at Everest Base Camp (5500m/18044ft) is a
memorable experience that few ever forget. We will spend
a night at the Base Camp before riding 60 km to link up
with the main route to Kathmandu.
Back on
the main road, we reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau
as we cross the 5200m high Thang La pass, and begin a mind-blowing
descent of 4600 meters’, (15000 ft) via the border
town of Zhangmu, to the valley of the Bhote Kosi River .
A final, easy day's cycling brings us back to civilization
in the form of Kathmandu!
Suggested itinerary from Lhasa to Kathmandu
| Route |
Distance |
Passes |
Time |
| Gyangste |
251 Km |
Kampala |
5 days |
| Gyangste |
90 Km |
None |
1 days |
| Shigatse |
232 Km |
Tshola/Gyanshola |
3-4 days |
| Shekar |
256 Km |
Thong La |
3-4 days |
| Border to Kathmandu |
116 Km |
Banepa pass |
1-2 days |
2.Mount. Everest
Base Camp
For an extra 104 miles ( 169 km ) & several gaint climbs,
the adventure cyclist can actually ride a mountain bike
all the way to the Rongphu /Mount Everest base camp.It start
from the friendship Highway at km maker 5245/6,then shoots
up a long set of seventeen switchbacks to Pang La ( 16700
ft ,5090 m),with its stunning view of Mount Everest,the
Himalaya,and the Dzakar Chu valley.It is a push to reach
Dza Rongphu monestary in 2 days from the highway;count on
3 days if you are cryying full pannies of gear.The road
was originally built by the chinese for their own 1960 climed
by Mt.Everest.Several small villages are on the way of Tashi
Dzo,Pasum,Chodzom,and Dza Rongphu monestary have guesthouses
and shops.The smaller settlements have little food available
although a resourceful cyclist can round up some eggs,a
few vegetables,tsampa & Yak butter.
From Dza Rongphu monastery,Mount Everest looms at the
valley's head;it's a great place to spend a night on the
way up.Base camp (16700 ft,5090 m) is less than half day's
ride,situated at the base camp of the Rongphu Glacier.
The Rongphu region can be exited by two routes,both taking
2-3days for the return to the highways.You can ever retrace
your steps along the road or cross one of the trekking passes
into the Dingri Valley (see"Dingri to Everest base
camp loop treks").These passes are considerably more
route & difficult ,and should be attemptedonly by skilled
& well -equipped riders.
3.Lhasa Mountain
biking (Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu)
Lhasa Mountain biking trip is one of the exiting trip overall.
This adrenalin-fueled challenging mountain biking trip across
the ‘Roof of the World' covers a distance over 1100
kilometers from the Tibetan capital, Lhasa to Kathmandu
in the heart of Nepal, crossing six high mountain passes
over 5000 meters. Lhasa Everest base camp Kathmandu biking
is considered as the extreme & highest biking trip in
the world due to its length and the average altitude.
Before you embark on your biking adventure tour you have
three days (i.e. 4 nights) in Lhasa to acclimatize and to
absorb the exoticism of the Tibetan heritages and to explore
this history-laden city. With its spectacular mountain scenery
and rich Buddhist culture, Tibet is an amazing place to
visit. You will be expertly guided around the most significant
and ancient Gompas (monasteries) of Lhasa, Gyantse &
Shigatse by your Tibetan guide, who will instruct you on
the intricacies of Tibetan Buddhism.
Basking in the grandeur of nature, your mountain biking
adventure passes through rugged landscapes, historic and
archeological sites, nomadic settlements and pristine hamlets
amidst spectacular views of some of world’s highest
peaks. En route, you may dismount from your bike for blissful
photographic moments, sightseeing and camping. Exploring
the country side is another interesting and fascinating
prospect that can indeed be quite culturally stimulating.
Another highlight of this biking tour is an off-road ride
to northern base camp of Mount Everest at 5200 meter to
appreciate awe-striking view of Mt. Everest’s northern
face. The spine-tingling world’s longest downhill
biking followed by a vigorous uphill climb to 5150 meter
Thang La, is certain to give you a huge adrenaline rush.
Nepalese support crew containing an expert Nepalese mountain
bike guide (also qualified as mechanic), cook, camping helper
etc. will follow your entire biking trail in Tibet and Nepal
with a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser, a truck and a highly knowledgeable
English speaking Tibetan tour guide.
Trip highlight:
• Challenging biking Tour
• Complete hassle free Chinese travel documentation.
• Adventurous bike ride to Mount Everest
• Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
• Explore in Lhasa City.
• 1100 km biking and 5200 meter High Mountain pass
• Spectacular flight to Lhasa passing right over Mount
Everest
Fact of the Trip:
Length: 18 Days 1100KM
Departure: Anytime
Biking Grade: Difficult
Min Riders: 4 Rides
Best Season: Spring and autumn
Activities: Mountain biking
Group Size: 01-20
Start From: Lhasa
End From: The Last Resort
Trip Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and
transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Rest and prepare day for assignment
& briefing. We provide Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
((Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, and Boudhanath & Pashupatinath)
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Gonggar Airport (3600m/93km/2hrs form Lhasa) and transfer
to the Hotel.
Day 04: Rest, Acclimatization and Sightseeing
in Lhasa; we visit the Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace,
Drepung Monastery, Sera monastery, Jokhang Temple &
Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 05: After 3 days of acclimatization
in Lhasa we are ready to start cycling. We spent day 4 fitting
and getting used to our bikes and we will do some preliminary
biking within Lhasa.
Day 06: This is our first day on the road.
We cycle to the base of Khampa La pass (4794m) and we will
camp below the pass in Gampa (4000m). [80km/7hrs/400m]
Day 07: We will cross the Khampa La with
Yamdrok Tso Lake view and bike along the lake shore to Nakartse
(4475m). Guesthouse Accommodation. [72km/7hrs/475m]
Day 08: We cross the Karo La pass (4960m)
and camp just below Simi La pass (4330m). [67km/6hrs/475m]
Day 09: We bike today a short distance
only to the town of Gyantse (3990m). This will give us some
opportunity for active rest and to explore this interesting
Tibetan town. Hotel accommodation [35km/5hrs/100m]
Day 10: It will be easy biking day along
Nyang Chu river along the bottom of the valley in the direction
of the river flow. This will allow us to further explore
the town before we leave for Shigatse (3900m). Hotel accommodation
[90km/5hrs/-100m]
Day 11: We spent entire day in Shigatse
to explore it and aid our acclimatization sequence.
Day 12: We bike today over a small Tra
La pass (4050m) to the foot of Tso La pass (4950m) where
we camp in Chemo (3950m). [106km/8hrs/150m]
Day 13: We cross Tso La pass (4950m) and
bike to the foot of Gyantso La pass (5250m) and camp at
Lhatse (4200m). [70km/6hrs/900m]
Day 14: We cross Gyantso La pass (5250m)
and bike to Shekar (4050m). Hotel accommodation. [65km/8hrs/1050m]
Day 15: We are entering Everest area. We
will bike via Pang La pas
Day 16: It will be a short ride to Rongbuk
(4880m), where we camp overnight. We will visit Rongbuk
monastery. [24km/4hrs/435m]
Day 17: We bike or walk 8km to the Everest
North Base Camp (5040m), explore the ENBC, return back to
Rongbuk. [16km/8hrs/200m]
Day 18: We bike to Tingri (4340m). Hotel
accommodation. [75km/6hrs/-540m]
Day 19: We bike to the base of La Lung
La pass (4910m) and camp at Menkhap (4555m). [55km/4hrs/200m]
Day 20: We bike today to Nyalam (3750m)
via La Lung La and Yakri Shong La pass (5050m). [87km/8hrs/500m]
Day 21: From Nyalam we bike a great downhill;
we cross the border to Nepal in Zhangmu/Kodari (2300m) and
follow the road to Last Resort (900m). Hotel accommodation.
[60km/5hrs/-2850m]
Day 22: Last day cycling to Dhulikhel (1450m)
and drive to Kathmandu. Hotel accommodation. [75km/6hrs/550m]
Day 23: Full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu
Valley and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner
in the evening.
Day 24: After breakfast we’ll arrange
transfer to the airport for your flight or alternatively
you can join another tour.
s(5150m)to Chuzang (4455m), where we camp. [60km/7hrs/600m]
Other Option
Tibet offer an almost endless choice of Bi-cycling opportunities,
Eastern Tibet is Traversed by reasonable road networks supported
by thousand of miles of Yak trail, Because the river valley
are low with the mountain rising to tremendous heights hill
climbing by bicycle in this region on be fierce
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Traveling
by bicycle in Tibet offers a challenging way to see Tibet.
A couple of short, easy bike rides around Lhasa will assist
with the group's acclimatization, and will allow to visit
some of the many interesting temple, and the largest of
the Tibetan markets at Barkhor. Throughout this trip,
the group will have vehicle support and there will undoubtedly
be times when all of the bikes have to be transported
to the top of the next pass, in order to keep to the ambitious
schedule as per the itinerary.There are six major passes
to be negotiated on the main Lhasa to Kathmandu route
as it runs southwards, parallel to the Great Himalayan
chain which forms the border with the territories of Bhutan,
Sikkim and Nepal.
