25 days trip - 16 days challenging mountain biking - 9 nights hotels
Cycle across the vast Tibetan Plateau to the North Face of Everest
For the dedicated mountain cyclist there could be few trips to match
this high altitude ride across the vast Tibetan Plateau from Lhasa to
Kathmandu. We combine this with an exhilarating diversion 'off the highway'
cycling to over 5000 meters to the Everest Base Camp beneath the towering
North Face of Everest.
In Lhasa we acclimatize and explore the Potala Palace and the Jokhang
before commencing the cycle expedition. After exploring the historic
town of Gyantse we cycle to Shigatse and the famous Tashilhunpo.
The Lhasa to Kathmandu 'highway' then crosses the vast Tibetan Plateau
following a mostly unsealed road over a series of high passes. En route
our overnight camps provide an opportunity to visit villages often missed
on the overland drive to Lhasa.
At Shegar we divert to the Everest Base Camp. We follow the rough road
over the Pang La (5030 meters) before continuing up the Rongphu Valley
to capture unsurpassed views of the North Face of Everest. The Everest
Base Camp (5150 meters) is as high as we get before returning to the
highway and completing the stages down the Sun Kosi Gorge to Nepal and
the Kathmandu Valley.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 Arrive Kathmandu, DAY 2 In Kathmandu , DAY 3 Fly to Lhasa , DAY
4/6 In Lhasa , DAY 7-10 Cycle to Gyantse DAY 11 Cycle to Shigatse , DAY
13-15 Cycle to Shegar ,DAYS 21 - 23 Cycle to Zhangmu , DAY 24 Drive to
Kathmandu , DAY 25 In Kathmandu, trip concludes,
2009 Departure Dates
9 July
6 August
3 September and 23 September
15 October
Trip Booking , Detail
Itinerary ,Cost
Pricing
committed to offer a competitive and fair tour fee with the best quality
service. Our service will be at par with any international biking tour
company and will not compromise on quality service. The level of service
varies accordingly and with it the tour fee.Our itineraries are based
on our experience and we always keep them up-to-date with latest information
on the routes and other facilities. goes the extra mile with the services
offered to ensure the food is unexpectedly good, guide’s thoughtful,
caring and professional, equipment very accommodating. There is no hidden
extra’s to payout on that are not mentioned but we expect you’ll
discovery more than a few hidden extra’s provided at no cost to
you.
All the same will not be beaten on price and if anyone can show us that
what we provide “like for like” is more expensive than ANY
other tour operator then we’ll match that price………
that’s our GUARANTEE.
Group Discount: If you can gather your
own group of 5 people then will prepare a customized itinerary and departure
date that suits you, based on the days available to you. A discount
of 10% will be offered to the usual advertised tour fee to each group
member for 5 or more members.
Getting into Nepal:
There are various airlines directly flying to Kathmandu from Europe
and Asia
Gulf Airlines operates daily flights to
Kathmandu via Abu Dhabi from Europe.
Qatar Airways operates 11 flights a week
to Kathmandu from Europe often via Doha.
Indian Airlines- daily flights from Delhi
Thai Airways- daily flights from Bangkok
China South West- Twice a week flight from
Lhasa
Druk Air- Flights to Delhi and Paro
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Lauda- operates seasonal flight from Vienna
Martin Air- operates seasonal flights from
Amerterdam
Royal Nepal Airlines operates flights to
Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, Kaula Lumpur, Osaka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok
Equipment
We provide everything except your bike, a sleeping bag, therma-rest
and personal equipment and clothing. A detailed list of our recommendations
in these matters will be sent on confirmation of your booking. Individual
tents (one /person) can be provided as can good quality sleeping bags
and sleeping mats at an additional charge.
• Essential Equipment and Clothing: In addition to your “normal”
daily clothes, you will need the following:
• Essential: sleeping mat, 4 season sleeping bag; warm jacket;
sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat, torch, water bottle.
• Recommended: thermal underwear, gloves. Sleeping bags and down
jackets may be hired in Kathmandu. For departures in October these should
be reserved in advance through our KTM office since this is peak season
in Nepal and availability of equipment for hire is very limited
The Best Season and Weather:
From April to October is the best season for riding. There isn't much
rain in Tibet as it's a plateau behind the Himalayan range but it rains
some extent during July and August and rest of the season is fine with
clear sky. There may be snowing in the high passes if it rains during
April and end of October. Temperature ranges from 0-15?c depending upon
altitude weather
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