Tibet Mountain biking tour

Upon arrival at Gonggar airport transfer to Lhasa with one and half hour scenic drive by Jeep. Reach Lhasa city and check in hotel. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing and acclimatizing. Overnight at hotel

After breakfast in the morning you will explore the well preserved Sera Monastery. Most of the pictures you see in Tibet are of these buildings with their white washed walls and golden roofs. Here the several hundred monks live and study in this architecture. After lunch in the afternoon you will spend for exploring the Jokhang temple and Norbulingka. Norbunglinka is another astounding piece of architecture. It was once the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple offers you one of your first sights of devout Tibetans, as hundreds visit this sacred shrine each day. The Barkor, the central market of Lhasa, surrounds the Jokhang Temple. You can experience the paved streets where there is more Tibetan culture and even great place for buy amazing souvenirs including Tibetan crafts. Overnight at hotel

Of course your dream will not come to true unless you visit Potala palace so that our guide will take you to Potala palace in the morning to explore some of the ancient quarters of the Dalai Lama. You will be prepared for astonishment as this grand palace has been around since the 17th century. Obviously, it is a vast building with much to explore. Evening come back to hotel for overnight stay.

This is an easy day as well as a day for riding a bike around Lhasa. First of all you will visit the Sera Monastery for another taste of Tibetan culture. For more history and culture, you will also visit Drepung Monastery. It was once home to over 10,000 monks, the Drepung Monastery. It is still a beautiful sight to see. Unbelievably was one of the few sights to escape the Cultural Revolution without widespread damage. Evening ride back to Lhasa city for overnight stay

The thrilling journey formally commences today as we pack up the jeeps and trucks and prepare for departure. Please try to pack avoiding unnecessary items since light travelling is highly recommended in Tibet especially for bicycle riders. The first stage to Chutsu is fairly level and easy. The trip will ease you into the journey so it is even more enjoyable for you. Overnight in tents

The amazing and first major pass will be encountered today as you cross Khamba La Pass. The ride will be slow to the pass. The views form the pass stretch out for miles and miles. You will be able to see numerous rivers and the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake. You will spend the overnight in tents below the lake after descending the pass.

You will pack everything and head towards to your first stop the small town of Nagartse. You will visit the highly revered Samding Monastery. Lot of Tibetans trusts that this monastery is the home of the earthly incarnation of the goddess Dorje Pagmo then after you will climb second major pass, Karo La. It is an awe-inspiring site to see the massive glaciers rising nearly straight up from the road. Overnight will be spent below the pass in the tiny village of Ralung.

Today is another easy and thrilling day as you cruise downhill to Gyantse. In Gyantse you will visit many historic sites. The sites start from ancient military forts to beautiful monasteries. Kumbum monastery, a large gold roofed stupa, has much to explore in its intricate buildings. Overnight will be spending in the comfortable hotel relaxing and enjoying the hot showers.

Your next destination is Shigatse which is about 90 km far. You must get in your supporting vehicles only if you want to reach it by nightfall. Do not worry though. All of the beautiful sections of this stretch will be viewed on bicycle. In Shigatse, you will send the overnight at a comfortable hotel.

This day you will spend for exploring Tibet’s second largest city. There is much to see in this town, but the highlight for most is your visit to the Tashi Lhumpo Monastery. The High walls surround this intricate maze of shrines, prayer wheels, rock inscriptions, and Tibetan pilgrims. Marvelous views are seen once again from the top of the Shigatse fortes. Overnight at a comfortable hotel

Today you head towards your third major pass, Tso La. If is obvious that you must ride for nearly 115 km before you reach your final campsite before the pass. Overnight in tents.

This day, from this challenging pass you are rewarded with your first views of Everest in the distance. Overnight will be spent in the small town of Lhatse at guest house.

Today also you will cross another pass, Gyamtso La. The night will be spent in Shegar which is only a few kilometers away from the main road and our path to Rongbuk valley. Overnight at guest house.

The target of today is to bike 10 km off the main road to the Pang La pass. You ascend this pass before nightfall. The night will be spent in a small settlement on the south side of the pass. On the way, wondrous views of Makalu, Everest and numerous other peaks can be watched. Overnight in tents

Pangla to Rongbuk, the route splits off to the south as you encounter Phadruchi, a decently sized town after the pass. Obviously, the majority of today’s ride will be flat as you head toward Rongbuk. Definitely, you must climb a steep 10 kilometers before you reach Rongbuk Monastery. Absolutely, it will be such a relief to see Mt. Everest comes into view as we end this long day. Overnight at a guest house.

Today you will need more rest as it is the sightseeing day in Rongbuk. You will experience the numerous destroyed and revitalized monasteries that inhabit this high altitude area. It is a historic and moving sight. Now, the Everest base camp is only one hour biking from here! Overnight at a guest house.

This day is a thrilling day as you cycle to Tingri and end your day with a dip in the natural hot springs. Of course, it is a quiet yet beautiful countryside. Overnight at a guest house

This day, we head towards our last and highest pass of the trip, Thang La. It is obvious that we must be able to camp before this daunting pass. Overnight in tents or also available local Shelter

This day is another challenging and thrilling day as you cross this amazing pass. You all will be in excellent shape by now. Obviously, it is still a feat to climb this high pass. Overnight will be spent in a tent below Shishapangma.

Now, you will be able to cruise nearly 4600m downhill. It is an adrenaline rush today because you head towards the Nepal border. Your easy ride down will be started with beautiful scenery along the way. Overnight at hotel

Today is the last day which is a long yet easy ride as you ride to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at a comfortable hotel enjoying hot showers and nice beds.