About this trip
Lhasha to Kathmandu Mountain Bike Tour offers the world's longest and steepest descent – a non-stop downhill that begins on the Tibetan Plateau and winds 150 km down to the fertile rice fields of Nepal (an unbelievable 4600m descent!).
We will ride more than 1,100 km through Tibet on crushed stone roads and over spectacular mountain passes. The high point of the journey comes when we arrive at the monastery of Rongbuk and see Mount Everest Base Camp (5200m). Lhasha to Kathmandu Mountain Bike Tour is the only trip in the world where you can visit Everest Base Camp with a bicycle! It was here on the North Face that Reinhold Messner began his successful solo ascent of Everest in 1980.
We stay overnight during this journey in hotels and in tents. An experienced crew of guides, cooks, and drivers from both Nepal and Tibet provide for a smooth operation. The tours are available between the months of April and October and feature 15 full days of biking with full logistical support.
This mountain bike experience will also bring you into contact with three religions (Buddhism, Lamaism, and Hinduism) and act as an introduction to the mysticism of Tibetan culture, the friendliness of the people and the daily culture in villagers' lives.
What’s included
- TransfersAll ground transfers by private vehicle as per our itinerary.
- AccomodationAccommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
- SightseeingGuided sightseeing in Kathmandu (including all entrance fees).
- Trek AccomodationTeahouse Trekking arrangement (staying in lodges).
- Meals PlanMeals Plan (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trek.
- Guide and PortersGuides and Porters insurance, daily wages. lodging and three times food.
- Welcome DinnerWelcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program to all members. (complimentary)
- Tea CoffeeTea, coffee, hot water for drink during trek.
- CampingAll Camping Equipment (such as Two-Man Tent, Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Shower tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, etc.
What’s not included
- InsuranceTravel insurance and medical expenses.
- MealsMeals (lunch / dinner) while staying at hotels (our offer includes only breakfast) in Kathmandu
- Bottled DrinksExtra beverages, drinks not included except mentioned in Cost Includes.
- EvacuationHelicopter rescue evacuation costs – if needed (we provide only administration service).
- ExtraDelays, and extra services, because of natural events like land slides etc
- TipsTips for Guide, Porter [recommended]
- Personal ExpensesPersonal expenses like bottled drinks, bar bill, laundry, telephone and etc.
- AirfareKathmandu-Lhasa
Available Packages
Itinerary
Pick up from the Airport and drive to Hotel Thamel Eco Resort, free day to explore.