Tibet
Cycling Tour
Duration:
13 Nights / 14 Days
Places to Visit:
(Kathmandu - Lhasa -
Khambala - Yamdrok - Pede Dzong - Simi-La - Karo-la - Gyantse - Shigatse -
Gyatso-La - Shegar - Nyalam - Zhagmu - Kodari - Kathmandu)

Travelling
by bicycle offers a challenging way to see Tibet. A couple of short, easy
bike rides around Lhasa will assist with the group's acclimatisation, 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 HIMALAYAS chain which forms the border with the
territories of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. On the entire trip the road travels
a high and dry plateau - land, which is punctuated, by the unforgettable
monastery towns of Gyantse, Shigatse and Xegar, and also by several smaller
settlements and nomadic Drogpa encampments.
Day 01
Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, you shall be met
and transfer provided to Lhasa City. O/nt at Hotel.
Day 02
Tour on bike in and around Lhasa. O/nt at Hotel.
Day
03 Tour & Preparation for the long ride. O/nt at Hotel.
Day 04 Bike towards as coming from the Airport on a good
tarmac road then turn off from the bridge towards near Khamba - La 4794m and
camp. Approx 6-7 hrs.
Day 05 Bike over Khambala
Pass and descent towards Yamdrok Tso (Lake) and camp at Pede Dzong farther
from the lake. Approx: 6-7 hrs.
Day 06 Bike to
Simi-La 4200m after Karo-La 5045m. Approx 6 hours.
Day 07
Bike to Gyantse town Approx 4-5 hours, rest of the afternoon free
for the tour of the Monasteries and historical places. O/nt at Gyantse
Hotel.
Day 08 Bike to Shigatse, the 2nd biggest
city in Tibet. Approx 6 hrs. O/nt at Hotel.
Day 09
Rest day for local tour of the Tashilunpo Monastery and market place.
Day 10 Bike to near or about Larze approx 6-7 hrs. O/nt
at camp.
Day 11 Bike over the highest pass of this
trip at Gyatso - La 5220m and descent towards Shegar. O/nt at Camp. Approx 6
hours.
Day 12 Bike past Old Tingri towards
Lalung-La Pass (5124m) and camp. 6-7 hrs.
Day 13 Bike
over the pass and camp after Nyalam town on the green vegetation. O/nt at
camp.
Day 14 Bike towards the border of Zhagmu &
Kodari for 3-4 hours and drive to Kathmandu.
CYCLE
DOWN THE ROOF OF THE WORLD 14 DAYS GRADE: MODERATE (3 DAYS
LHASA, 4 DAYS OVERLAND, 7 DAYS CAMPING TREK) |
GROUP SIZE 02-03 PAX 04-05 PAX 06-08 PAX 09-10
PAX 11-14 PAX 15 & Above Single Supplement |
USD 1830 1580 1565 1300 1220
1105 250 |
USD 1740 1490 1470 1210 1130
1015 175 |
USD 1690 1440 1420 1160 1080
965 145 |
Cost Includes » Accommodation on twin
sharing & BB basis during tour as per hotel plan
» Full board
meals during trek
» English speaking Tibetan Guide
»
Sherpa staff, Camping equipment ( Two-men tents, mattress, dining / kitchen
/ toilet tents )
» Japanese landcruiser/s (4WD)+ Support truck
» Yaks & Yak-men for porterage during Parikarma
»
Sightseeing Tours, Monastery entrance fees, Gamow Bag, Oxygen, Travel
Permit, Kailash Permit & Tibet / China Visa fee.
Cost
Excludes » Flt between Kathmandu / Lhasa (USD 273)
»
Airport Tax, Nepal re-entry visa fee
» Travel Insurance
»
Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or additional
transportation ($10 - $15)
» Approx. Evacuation cost and expenses
of personal nature.