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Kathmandu Lhasa Cycling-23 Days

destination Tibet
duration 23 Days
grade Moderate
start/end point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
region China
max altitude 5,030m
group size All
meal All inclusive
activity 6-7 Hrs
accommodation Hotel / Tent
season April + October

Kathmandu Lhasa Cycling-23 Days

Cycling from Lhasa to Kathmandu is a remarkable adventure in the Himalayas. This cycling tour covers four major Himalayan passes, all above 5,000 meters, and spans a total distance of 1,000 kilometers. The journey begins at an elevation of 3,700 meters in Lhasa and includes a climb to the 5,000-meter Thang La pass, followed by a thrilling downhill ride into Nepal, known as the world's longest downhill. One of the highlights of this tour is the opportunity to cycle to Everest Base Camp, which offers an unforgettable experience.

The tour starts in Nepal, where you will spend a couple of days in Kathmandu exploring historical sites and making preparations for the tour. During this time, Nepal Highland Treks will handle the final visa approval process using your original passports. You will then take a scenic one-hour flight across the Himalayan range to Lhasa, either with Air China or Sichuan Airlines. In Lhasa, you will spend at least three nights exploring the capital city of Tibet and visiting its historical landmarks, such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and various Tibetan markets and pilgrimage sites.

The first day of cycling begins in Lhasa and takes you to a remote Tibetan land where you will camp. Throughout the tour, our experienced staff will provide camping accommodations and full board meals. After two more days of cycling via the Khamba La and Karo La passes, you will reach the Tibetan town of Gyantse. From there, you will continue to the second Tibetan town, Shigatse, before embarking on the challenging path to Everest Base Camp. You will spend a night at Rongbuk Monastery and then ride or drive to the northern base camp of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. As the Kodari immigration point is currently closed, you will need to change your route to the Kerung border via Saga and Kerung town.

This tour not only offers a challenging cycling experience but also provides opportunities to explore typical Tibetan towns and remote villages. You will have the chance to meet friendly Tibetan people and experience their unique customs. Additionally, you will visit major monasteries, temples, and beautiful sacred lakes. Camping along the slopes of the Himalayas and reaching Everest Base Camp are truly unforgettable moments. Finally, you will ride back to Kathmandu, Nepal, via the Kerung border, passing through Langtang National Park. Our experienced staff, good food, and comfortable accommodations will ensure a more enjoyable and comfortable journey.

ITINERARY

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A representative from Himalayan Yoga And Excursion will pick you up at the Kathmandu international airport called Tribhuwan and take you to the hotel. It takes 25 minutes to travel 7 kilometers from the airport to your hotel. evening team introduction and trip update at the hotel. Additionally, we should complete the Chinese embassy form and bring original passports and passport-sized photographs.
Our tour guide will take you to the hotel's UNESCO heritage sites after breakfast. Among the three squares in Kathmandu, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of the oldest and largest. Boudhanath Stupa is the largest Buddhist stupa in Boudha, and Pashupatinath Temple is the largest Hindu temple in Asia. Afterward, we will return to the hotel to finalize the trip preparations.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the International Airport and fly to Lhasa with your packed bicycle. It is a one-hour scenic flight over the mountains. It is suggested to request a window seat on the left side of the plane to view the panoramic mountains of Nepal and Tibet. Our guide from Tibet greets you and drives you to the hotel in Lhasa. In the evening, take a walk around the city of Lhasa.
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide from Tiber will lead you on a sightseeing tour of the historical monuments of the Roof of the World, Tibet. You will visit the Sera Monastery, a large monastery built in 1419, which is a great university for studying Lama. Next, you'll visit the Norbulingka Palace, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, and the Jokhang Temple. In the late afternoon, you will return to the hotel and have a walk around Lhasa city.
After breakfast in Inn, begin visiting Potala Castle, begin to worked in 641. The fundamental castle of Dalai Lama. Another significant Tibetan Buddhist school is Drepung Monastery. Walking around the Tibetan old bazaar, barkhor squire. You can see loads of Tibetan beginning strolling around the roads on their heavenly reason. Return to your hotel and fix your bike. Prepared to leave Lhasa on a bicycle tomorrow.
The cycling route winds along the Lhasa River and a flat road with lush vegetation. The road winds through some tunnels on its way to Lhasa's Gonggar Airport. We get our most memorable perspective on Tibetan snow tops from on the way. Our cycling route winds around the south bank of the Yarlung River, the highest river at 4,000 meters. Stay the night in a tent near the riverbank.
Today's first part of the cycling is moving to Khamba La pass of 4,807 miters. About 23 kilometers are involved. As we ascend, we will be rewarded with views of Yamdrok Lake and a few snow-capped mountains. One of Tibet's most beautiful and sacred lakes is Yamdrok Lake. From the summit, a lovely downhill of about 5 kilometers leads to a campsite with a view of the lake and a gentle flat riding route.
Our first high pass, Karo La, is the most enjoyable part of the ride. From here, you can see some of the snow-capped peaks as well as the Karo La glaciers. Karo La pass is the most elevated pass in the whole excursion. its gives picturesque scenery and a mountain range. Riding in this part isn't much harder even though it is an intersection of the most elevated pass of the excursion. The tired day may be caused by the windy day.
The ride begins with a gentle climb of approximately 15 kilometers to the top of the Somi La (4,516 meters), followed by 35 kilometers primarily downhill to Gynatse. Today, Gyantse is one of Tibet's largest cities. This town is home to a few significant strict sights of around the fifteenth 100 years. Visit Khumbum cloister and available energy for strolling around Gyantse.
An easy ride along a well-paved road that follows the Nyang Chu River to Shigatse. When you reach Shigatse, check into the hotel. Shigatse is Tibet's second-largest city, following Lhasa. Visit the greatest Tashilapo cloister at the lap of the slope.
enduring a steady ascent of 125 meters in the first 8 kilometers of a long cycling day. The Tso La pass, at 4050 meters, is barely visible after 35 kilometers. We travel through a landscape of fields through the undulating terrain. Before reaching our camp a short distance before the Tso La pass, the surrounding mountains close in on us as we enter a river valley.
The first cycling section is a steady climb to the 4,580-meter Tso La pass, about 8 kilometers from our camp. After that, the first 29 kilometers are a quick descent into Lhatse, which is a more flat terrain. We head out of Lhatse town and into the Chusar Chu valley, where we camp at an extremely pleasant spot along the Riverside.
The beginning segment of riding today is very hard. The climb of 24 kilometers leads to the highest pass, Gyatso La, at 5,253 meters. Stunning views of snow-capped mountains from the ornamental pass marked by prayer flags of the Tibetan Buddhist religion. Ride down through little towns and little Stupas. We again camp today at a beautiful site close to Waterway.
Today, the road takes a detour from the Lhasa-Kathmandu highway to the world's highest peak. First, you are confronted with 20km of uphill curves before you arrive at the highest point of the Ache Pass (5150m). Appreciate lunch as you look over Makalu (8463m), Shishapangma (8012m), Cho Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8850m), and a few other stunning pinnacles. Then, at that point, a 20-kilometer downhill follows to the Rongbuk Valley Tashi Zhong.
Climb progressively through neighborhood towns. Kids from towns pursue your cycling to welcome you and request pictures. The mountain ranges are more close from us today. When we begin our ascent toward Ronbuk, the massive north side of Mount Everest is visible. Ronbuk is the last town close to Mount Everest. You can also go to the well-known Ronbuk monastery. Stay in a tent that faces Mount Everest.
The day we made it to the base camp of the world's highest peak is here. From Ronbuk, it takes a steady 8 kilometers to ride. The unforgettable chill valley route lets you see the mountain from the bottom. Ride back to Ronbuk. Ride downhill via the previous path after lunch, then turn left in the direction of the Nepal Tibet Friendship Bridge.
Today is a great day for cross-country mountain biking on difficult off-road trails against the backdrop of the Himalayas. Reach at 5,100 miters pass and plummeting along a combination of unpleasant streets with free streaming soil tracks. We rejoin the companionship roadway and arrive at Tingri. Tingri is another little Tibetan town, where basic visitor houses are serving however we camp at tad away.
Despite some challenges posed by the strong wind, today was a pleasant day for cycling. Monasteries, fortifications, and crystal-clear mountain rivers line the cycling route. Reach at Lalung La pass (5,009m) which is the second last most noteworthy pass of the excursion from where perspectives on Shishapangma are compensated. We stay at camp in the foundation of Lalung La pass.
We get on our last ascension and last most noteworthy pass of the excursion which is Thangla Pass (5,149m). The middle Himalayan ranges, which include the Himalayas of Tibet and Nepal, can be seen magnificently from this pass. The day is considered as trying day as you need to get high pass areas of strength for through. From the pass, it is for the most part downhill to Nyalam. We stay at Visitor's house today to prepare everything tomorrow to cross the Nepal-Tibet movement.
Ride down to immigration and cross the Friendship Bridge early in the morning to reach the Nepal site. The way is about slide as we embrace the world's longest downhill ride leaving fruitless Tibetan Level and reaching at green Nepalese timberland site. The distance from Nyalam to Friendship Bridge is about 25 kilometers. Ride through picturesque forests, local villages, and the bank of the Bhotekoshi River on a narrow road in Nepal toward the camp of last resort.
When a large bus or truck comes from the other side, be careful on the narrow road. Riding through little towns and pleasant perspectives on green valley, and patio fields. The total riding road is difficult due to the approximately 25 kilometers of uphill travel to Dhulikhel. We'll stay at an excellent resort. The Himalayan mountain range can be seen in the distance from Dhulikhel. From this location, the typical local villages with their green trees are just stunning.
Explore Dhulikhel in the morning, and we recently began our journey to Kathmandu. There is no uphill during the short ride. Because the road is more crowded with cars, it's important to ride smart until your hotel. Reach the hotel and unwind for the remainder of the journey. The evening is a fair good supper with our group.
Day of definite flight. You will be taken to the international airport by Himalayan Yoga and Excursion for your flight. It is essential to arrive at the airport three hours prior to your scheduled departure time.

SERVICES

COST INCLUDE

  • Arrival and departure arrangements
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis, as per the itinerary
  • Accommodation in standard twin-sharing hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse
  • Well-managed tenting accommodation on a twin-sharing basis for the remaining nights
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hot drinks provided except in major cities like Kathmandu, Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse
  • Bottled mineral water and boiled water throughout the trip
  • Backup transportation available throughout the entire trip
  • Tibet travel permit and Tibet visa assistance
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lhasa
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • Sightseeing in major highlights of Nepal and Tibet, as per the itinerary
  • Guide, transportation, and entrance fees for sightseeing activities
  • Everest National Park entry fee
  • Assistance with all formalities during immigration procedures
  • Cooking and support team from Nepal
  • Cycling guide who also serves as a mechanic with a tool kit
  • Emergency evacuation management services
  • First aid kit box

COST EXCLUDE

  • International airfare to and from Nepal
  • Nepal visa fees (obtained upon arrival in Kathmandu)
  • Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, and alcoholic beverages
  • Additional meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Extra expenses incurred in case of delays, natural disasters, political disturbances, or other unforeseen circumstances
  • Any costs associated with obtaining travel insurance, including emergency medical coverage and trip cancellation/interruption insurance
  • Personal cycling equipment and gear (helmets, shoes, shorts, gloves, etc.)
  • Rental or repair costs for personal cycling equipment
  • Any additional transportation or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any optional tours or activities
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and support staff
  • Costs of emergency evacuation or rescue operations in case of need
  • Personal expenses for medical treatment, medications, or other healthcare services
  • Cost of personal equipment, including a sleeping bag
  • Any other expenses not specifically mentioned as included in the tour package.

EQUIPMENTS

1. Bicycle: A suitable mountain bike or touring bike for off-road and long-distance cycling. It is recommended to have a bike with good suspension and sturdy tires suitable for various terrains.

2. Helmet: A well-fitting helmet for safety during cycling. It is essential to protect your head in case of any accidents or falls.

3. Cycling Shoes: Sturdy cycling shoes with a good grip and compatibility with your bike's pedal system. This will provide better power transfer and control while cycling.

4. Padded Shorts: Cycling-specific shorts with padding (chamois) for added comfort during long rides. The padding helps reduce friction and provides cushioning for your sit bones.

5. Cycling Jersey: Lightweight, breathable jerseys with moisture-wicking properties to keep you comfortable during cycling. Opt for jerseys with pockets to carry small essentials like energy bars, maps, or a phone.

6. Cycling Gloves: Fingerless or full-finger gloves with padding to protect your hands and improve grip on the handlebars. They also help absorb vibrations and reduce fatigue.

7. Sunglasses: UV-protected sunglasses with good coverage to shield your eyes from the sun, dust, and wind. Polarized lenses can reduce glare and improve visibility.

8. Water Bottle and Cage: Insulated water bottles and cages to stay hydrated during the cycling tour. It is important to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration at high altitudes.

9. Repair Kit: Carry a basic repair kit including tire levers, spare inner tubes, a pump or CO2 inflator, patch kit, multi-tool, and chain tool. This will allow you to handle minor repairs or adjustments along the way.

10. Bike Lights: Front and rear lights for visibility and safety, especially if you are cycling during low-light conditions or at night.

11. Backpack or Panniers: Depending on your preference, you can choose a backpack or panniers (saddlebags) to carry your personal belongings, extra layers of clothing, snacks, and other essentials.

12. GPS or Navigation Device: A GPS device or smartphone with reliable navigation apps to help you navigate the route and track your progress.

13. Sleeping Bag: A lightweight and compact sleeping bag suitable for camping during the tour. Ensure it provides sufficient warmth for the expected temperatures along the route.

14. Personal First Aid Kit: Carry a basic first aid kit with essentials such as band-aids, adhesive tape, antiseptic solution, pain relievers, blister treatment, and any necessary prescription medications.

15. Sunscreen and Lip Balm: High SPF sunscreen and lip balm to protect your skin and lips from sunburn and dryness at high altitudes.

It is important to choose equipment that is suitable for the terrain, weather conditions, and your personal preferences. Ensure your equipment is in good condition and properly fitted before embarking on the cycling tour.

GOOD TO KNOW

PHYSICAL FITNESS

This tour involves cycling at high altitudes and tackling challenging terrains. It is important to have a good level of physical fitness and stamina for endurance cycling. Prior training and preparation can greatly enhance your experience.

ALTITUDE ACCOMMODATION

The tour reaches high altitudes, including passes above 5,000 meters. It is essential to acclimatize gradually to avoid altitude sickness. Give yourself time to adjust in Lhasa before starting the cycling journey and listen to your body's signals. Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities initially, and follow the recommendations of your guide.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

The weather in the Himalayas can be unpredictable, and temperatures can vary greatly. Be prepared for changing weather conditions, ranging from hot and sunny to cold and windy. Layer your clothing to adapt to temperature fluctuations and carry rain gear to be prepared for unexpected showers.

SUN PROTECTION

The high altitudes and thin air increase the risk of sunburn and UV exposure. Apply sunscreen with a high SPF, wear a hat or buff, and use sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun's strong rays.

HYDRATED AND DRINKING WATER

Staying hydrated is crucial during the tour. Carry enough water with you, especially during cycling stretches between towns where water sources may be limited. Drink water regularly to prevent dehydration, but also be mindful of conserving water as per the group's arrangements.

RESPECT THE LOCAL CUSTOMS

Tibet is a region with rich cultural traditions and religious significance. Respect local customs, traditions, and sacred sites. Dress modestly when visiting monasteries or religious places, and be mindful of photography restrictions in certain areas.

SAFETY TRAFFIC

The tour will involve cycling on roads, some of which may have traffic. Stay vigilant, follow traffic rules, and maintain good visibility with reflective clothing or accessories. Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other road users.

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE

While English-speaking guides will be provided, it can be helpful to learn a few basic Tibetan or Nepali phrases. This can enhance your interactions with locals and show respect for their culture.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

It is highly recommended to have comprehensive travel insurance that covers activities like cycling, emergency medical expenses, trip cancellation/interruption, and evacuation. Ensure that your insurance policy is valid for the countries you will be visiting.

ENJOY THE JOURNEY

Finally, embrace the adventure and enjoy the stunning landscapes, cultural encounters, and personal achievements along the way. Take the time to appreciate the beauty of the Himalayas and immerse yourself in the unique experiences this cycling tour offers.

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FAQS

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The best time for this tour is typically from April to October when the weather is relatively stable, and the temperatures are more moderate. However, weather conditions can vary, so it is advisable to consult with the travel agency for the most suitable time.
This tour is considered challenging due to the high altitudes, long distances, and varying terrains. It requires a good level of physical fitness, stamina, and prior cycling experience. Adequate training and preparation are recommended.
Yes, you will need a Tibet travel permit and a Tibet visa to enter and travel in Tibet. The travel agency will assist you in obtaining these permits, but you will need to provide your original passports for the application process.
Accommodation will be provided in twin-sharing basis in Kathmandu and standard hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse. For the remaining nights, well-managed tenting accommodation on a twin-sharing basis will be arranged. It is important to note that facilities may be more basic in remote areas.
Yes, you can bring your own cycling equipment, including a bike, helmet, and other personal gear. Alternatively, you can also hire equipment in Kathmandu. It is recommended to ensure that your equipment is in good condition and suitable for the tour.
The tour will have a cycling guide who also serves as a mechanic with a tool kit. They will assist with minor repairs and adjustments during the tour. However, any major damage or repairs needed for personal bikes will be the responsibility of the individual.
The tour will have emergency evacuation management services in place. It is essential to have travel insurance that covers emergency medical expenses and evacuation. In case of any medical needs, inform your guide or support staff immediately.
Prior training and preparation are highly recommended. Focus on building your endurance, strength, and stamina through regular cycling and physical exercises. It is also helpful to acclimate to higher altitudes before the tour.
While there may not be strict age restrictions, it is important to consider the physical demands of the tour. Participants should have a good level of fitness and cycling experience to ensure their safety and enjoyment. Consult with the travel agency for specific requirements.
The cancellation policy may vary depending on the travel agency and the specific tour package. It is advisable to review the terms and conditions provided by the agency regarding cancellations, refunds, and any applicable fees.

We Offer Group Discount

No. Of People Price Per Person
1 Pax USD 2,250
2 Pax USD 2,225
3 Pax USD 2,200
4 - 6 Pax USD 2,175
7 - 12 Pax USD 2,150
13 - 18 Pax USD 2,125
19 - 24 Pax USD 2,100

All Inclusive Cost

USD 2,250

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