The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be classed as one of the most challenging rides open to bikers. This is for many reasons given the factors of altitude, distance, weather, road conditions and life style change. The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride can claim to be the highest mountain biking in the world for a sustained period. As such the importance of four days, spent sightseeing around Lhasa cannot be over emphasised, proper acclimatisation is vital to anyone hoping to complete this expedition. We start from the Gonggar International Airport near the Tibetan capital, and cross 6 high passes, before eventually descending from the Tibetan Plateau into Nepal . 50% of our time though is spent on the Tibetan Plateau at heights above 4000 metres. Exploring various side valleys such as the route to Everest Base Camp will involve cycling on much rougher dirt & stony tracks. Daily distances cycled will range from 50 to 110 kilometres. This may not sound particularly great, especially to road-orientated cyclists, but the high altitude, difficult terrain, head winds and tough ascents will make cycling in this region a challenge for everyone. Of course the time should be taken to embrace the sights, people and culture, as it is totally unique occasion.

This tour can be organized in three different ways

Guidelines can be provided to assist you on these tours but this is meant to be a tour that is framed up by the group travelling. An itinerary or travel plan is given as a recommended guide. This is a tour you will spend your nights at Tibetan local teahouses in bed and breakfast basis and you choose your lunch, dinner.

General itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu final visa day.
Day 3: Fly to Lhasa .
Day 4: Lhasa
Day 5: Lhasa
Day 6: Lhasa
Day 7: Camp before Kamba La Pass.
Day 8: Camp before Nagartze
Day 9: Camp Near turnoff to Ralung Monastery.
Day 10: Gyantse Hotel.
Day 11: Shigatse Hotel
Day 12: Shigatse Rest Day.
Day 13: Camp before Gyatso La pass.
Day 14: Camp out of Lhatse
Day 15: Camp Baiba Village near New Tingri
Day 16: Camp at Tashi Dzong.
Day 17: Camp at Rumbuk Monastery - near EBC.
Day 18: Camp at Dingri via new route.
Day 19: Camp at before Lalungla pass out of Sumo.
Day 20: Camp to the outer fringe of Nyalam.
Day 21: Camp at Nepal border.
Day 22: Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 23: Transfer to airport.

TOUR DATES 2008
Tibet Mountain Biking Tour