Day 01 : Arrive at Lhasa
Arrive at Lhasa. Our staff will pick you up. transfer to Hotel.
Included : H | Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Lhasa Fullday Sightseeing
On this day we will enjoy a full day of sightseeing. We will visit Dshokhang Temple and the local market, but the highlight of the day will undoubtedly be the visit to Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lamas, which dominates the city.
Included : H/B | Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 Lhasa Fullday Sightseeing
After breakfast we'll visit the monastery of Drepung. In the afternoon you willl be free either to explore the remaining attractions or prepare for the next day's biking.
Included : H/B | Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Start the Bike Tour [85 KM Cycling]
Finally, your trans-Himalayan biking adventure begins. We leave Lhasa and cycle along the Tsangpo River to the foot of the Kamba Pass (3700 m). When you arrive you will find tents, latrines, shower tent and facilities ready. Overnight accommodation in tents
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 05 : Cycling to Kamba Pass [55 Km Cycling]
Your first mountain pass. A strong uphill climb reaches a summit lavishly adorned with prayer flags (4794m). After descending we continue alongside Lake Yamdruk, at the far side of which we set camp (4490m). Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 06 : Cycling to Karo Pass [54 Km Cycling]
Leaving the beautiful lake behind, we cycle through a ravine and up to the foot of the Karo Pass (4750m), where our tented village will be prepared for the night. Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 07 : Cycling to Gyantse [79 KM Cycling]
A significant day on the tour, as we have to get up early to climb the high Karo Pass (5010m). By now you will be feeling in good physical condition. Around us we can see glaciers of 6000m and beautiful lakes. You are rewarded for your effort with a night in a top hotel in the city of Gyantse (3980m). Overnight accommodation at Hotel.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 08 : Cycling to Shigatse [94 KM Cycling]
First we will take an hour to visit the Palkhor Monastery and the old part of Gyantse town. Although today involves a longer distance, the highway is paved and flat. In the afternoon we will arrive in Tibet's second largest city, Shigatse (3860m). Overnight accommodation at Hotel.
Included : H/B/L/D
Day 09 : Gyachung Monastery [75 KM Cycling]
We leave Shigatse and ride over two small passes and through several small Tibetan villages. We will cycle past the isolated Gyachung Monastery and camp. Overnight accommodation in tents at around 4100m.
Included : H/B/L/D
Day 10 : Cycling to Lhatse [95 KM]
The route lead us through picturesque valleys. Then the long ramp begins which leads over the Yulong pass (4520m). After lunch we head towards Lhatse (3860m). Just before this town there is a hot springs. We will camp approx. 10 km after Lhatse. Accommodation in tents.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 11 : Cycling to Shegar [75 KM]
Today we have to contemplate the stunning canyon of the 5220m Lakpa Pass. On a clear day you will be rewarded for your effort with your first view of Mount Everest. After a 40 km ride through flat prairie towns you will arrive in the town of Pelbar, often refered to as Shegar. This town is a popular stopover for anyone heading to the Everest region. Overnight accommodation in a hotel.
Included : H/B/L/D
Day 12 : Pang Pass [67 KM]
It's now time to divert from the Lhasa-Kathmandu highway and head towards the world's highest peak. First you are faced with 20km of uphill switchbacks (42 hairpin bends in total!) before you reach the summit of the Pang Pass (5150m). Enjoy lunch as you gaze over Makalu (8463m), Shishapangma (8012m), Cho Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8850m) and several other breathtaking peaks. Then a 20-kilometer downhill follows to the Rongbuk Valley (4200m), where we camp. Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 13 : Cycling to Rongbuk Monastery (appr. 35 KM)
Now you should be at peak fitness and very excited about the approach of Everest Base Camp. A bumpy road winds up through the Rongbuk valley until the majestic Mount Everest appears before you. We will camp beside the monastery with the unforgettable sight of the 8850m peak in front of your eyes.. We will stay here for two days. Overnight accommodation in tents (5150m).
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 14 : Cycling to Everest Base Camp [about 10 KM]
A day to relax. However, you will definitely want to get as close as you can to Everest. You can walk, cycle or even take a donkey and cart ride to the base camp which is 8km from the campsite. Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 15 : Cycling to Tingri [approx. 76 KM]
Leaving Rongbuk, we head back down the bumpy road then take a "short-cut" into the mountains. Another bumpy trail takes us over a canyon and down into Tingri (4340m). Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 16 Cycling to before Peokutso Lake - Camping (approx 95km)
After breakfast in Tingri we will then start our ride to the Peokutso Lake.
Peokutso Lake Paiku (or Peiku, Tibetan: Paiku-Tso or -Tsho) is a lake at 4,591 meters (15,062 ft) elevation on the Tibetan Plateau at south of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. The lake is 27 kilometers (17 mi) long and 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) wide at its narrowest. It is surrounded by mountains reaching 5,700 to 6,000 meters (18,700 to 19,700 ft). Streams fed by glaciers cascade to the valley floor, but most sink into alluvial deposits before reaching the lake.
The surrounding catchment is an endorheic basin with no outlet. It would overflow into the Yarlung Tsangpo with a water level about 100 meters (330 ft) higher. The lake's brackish water is evidence that it has not overflowed in hundreds if not thousands of years.
Included : C/B/LD
Day 17: Cycling to upper Kerong (Gyirong) [100 Km Downhill Cycling]
Gyirong Town (Chinese: and Kerung in Nepali) is situated in the southern part of Gyirong County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is located 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of the county seat Zongga on the bank of Gyirong Zangbo river, a tributary of the Trishuli River. The town has an elevation about 2,700 metres (8,900 ft), with a subtropical mountain monsoon climate, meaning reasonable precipitation and warm weather. In 1961, Gyirong was established as a port of entry by the Chinese government.
Gyirong Town is an important town in the cross border trade between China and Nepal. Historically it was a major thoroughfare. In December 2014, the port of entry between China and Nepal was opened. This route between China and Nepal is considered to be more reliable than one through Zhangmu.
In Gyirong Town, there is a village of ethnic Nepali referred to as Daman people. They are descendants of Nepalese Gurkha army centuries ago. Previously stateless, they were granted Chinese citizenship in 2003.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 18: Cycling to Kerong border (75 KM)
After the breakfast in Upper Kerong we will start cycling to Kerong border and will camp in the beautiful scenic camp site and stay overnight there. Hence the camp site is located in an extraordinary sites you are encouraged to make the most of this day either cycling around or exploreing the beautiful vicinity.
We will cycle around 70km before arriving to this camp site today.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 19: Morning cycling till Syburbesi DRIVE to Kathmandu (140 KM)
After the breakfast at our beautiful campsite we will start cycling until the lunch time in Syburbesi where a pick up vehicle will be waiting for us to transfer back to Kathmandu
Included : H/B/L,/D
Overnight at Hotel Thamel Eco Resort (Kathmandu)
Day 20: Free day at Kathmandu.
Free day / Self exploration in Kathmandu, last minute shopping etc– Farewell dinner in the evening –
Include : B/D/Hotel ] – Hotel Thamel Eco Resort
Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu
We will drop you to TIA(kathmandu International Airport). Fly back to your home.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel(Thamel Eco Resort).
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
A full day of guided sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley including visits to Durbar Square and the temples of Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Guheshwari, and Pashupatinath.
In the evening we will all get together for a welcome dinner with an entertaining Nepalese culture show. All hosted by Makalu Adventure.
Included: H/B | Overnight at Hotel(Thamel Eco Resort)
Day 03 Drive to Nagarkot. Cycling to Kathmandu around 50 KM.
Included: H/B | Overnight at Hotel(Thamel Eco Resort)
Day 04 Drive to Mudkhu. Cycling to Buddhanilkanth. After Lunch, drive back to Kathmandu. [around 38 KM Cycling]
Included: H/B | Overnight at Hotel(Thamel Eco Resort)
Day 05 Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa
We take the 09:30 flight to Lhasa and soar across the highest mountains in the world. Arriving in the Tibetan capital (3,680m altitude) you will be given plenty of time to relax and adjust to the high altitude. In the afternoon you can unpack your bicycle and explore this legendary city.
Included: H/B | Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Lhasa Full-day Sightseeing
On this day we will enjoy a full day of sightseeing. We will visit Jokhang Temple and the local market, but the highlight of the day will undoubtedly be the visit to Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lamas, which dominates the city.
Included: H/B | Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 Lhasa Full-day Sightseeing
After breakfast, we'll visit the monastery of Drepung. In the afternoon you will be free either to explore the remaining attractions or prepare for the next day's biking.
Included: H/B | Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Start the Bike Tour [85 KM Cycling]
Finally, your trans-Himalayan biking adventure begins. We leave Lhasa and cycle along the Tsangpo River to the foot of the Kamba Pass (3700 m). When you arrive you will find tents, latrines, shower tent and facilities ready. Overnight accommodation in tents
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 09: Cycling to Kamba Pass [55 Km Cycling]
Your first mountain pass. A strong uphill climb reaches a summit lavishly adorned with prayer flags (4794m). After descending we continue alongside Lake Yamdruk, at the far side of which we set camp (4490m). Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 10: Cycling to Karo Pass [54 Km Cycling]
Leaving the beautiful lake behind, we cycle through a ravine and up to the foot of the Karo Pass (4750m), where our tented village will be prepared for the night. Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 11: Cycling to Gyantse [79 KM Cycling]
A significant day on the tour, as we have to get up early to climb the high Karo Pass (5010m). By now you will be feeling in good physical condition. Around us we can see glaciers of 6000m and beautiful lakes. You are rewarded for your effort with a night in a top hotel in the city of Gyantse (3980m). Overnight accommodation at Hotel.
Included: H/B/L/D
Day 12: Cycling to Shigatse [94 KM Cycling]
First we will take an hour to visit the Palkhor Monastery and the old part of Gyantse town. Although today involves a longer distance, the highway is paved and flat. In the afternoon we will arrive in Tibet's second largest city, Shigatse (3860m). Overnight accommodation at Hotel.
Included: H/B/L/D
Day 13: Gyachung Monastery [75 KM Cycling]
We leave Shigatse and ride over two small passes and through several small Tibetan villages. We will cycle past the isolated Gyachung Monastery and camp. Overnight accommodation in tents at around 4100m.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 14: Cycling to Lhatse [95 KM]
The route leads us through picturesque valleys. Then the long ramp begins which leads to the Yulong pass (4520m). After lunch, we head towards Lhatse (3860m). Just before this town, there is a hot spring. We will camp approx. 10 km after Lhatse. Accommodation in tents.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 15: Cycling to Shegar [75 KM]
Today we have to contemplate the stunning canyon of the 5220m Lakpa Pass. On a clear day, you will be rewarded for your effort with your first view of Mount Everest. After a 40 km ride through flat prairie towns you will arrive in the town of Pelbar, often referred to as Shegar. This town is a popular stopover for anyone heading to the Everest region. Overnight accommodation in a hotel.
Included: H/B/L/D
Day 16: Pang Pass [67 KM]
It's now time to divert from the Lhasa-Kathmandu highway and head towards the world's highest peak. First, you are faced with 20km of uphill switchbacks (42 hairpin bends in total!) before you reach the summit of the Pang Pass (5150m). Enjoy lunch as you gaze over Makalu (8463m), Shishapangma (8012m), Cho Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8850m) and several other breathtaking peaks. Then a 20-kilometer downhill follows to the Rongbuk Valley (4200m), where we camp. Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 17: Cycling to Rongbuk Monastery (appr. 35 KM)
Now you should be at peak fitness and very excited about the approach of Everest Base Camp. A bumpy road winds up through the Rongbuk valley until the majestic Mount Everest appears before you. We will camp beside the monastery with the unforgettable sight of the 8850m peak in front of your eyes. We will stay here for two days. Overnight accommodation in tents (5150m).
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 18: Cycling to Everest Base Camp [about 10 KM]
A day to relax. However, you will definitely want to get as close as you can to Everest. You can walk, cycle or even take a donkey and cart ride to the base camp which is 8km from the campsite. Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included : C/B/L/D
Day 19 : Cycling to Tingri [approx. 76 KM]
Leaving Rongbuk, we head back down the bumpy road then take a "short-cut" into the mountains. Another bumpy trail takes us over a canyon and down into Tingri (4340m). Overnight accommodation in tents.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 20 Cycling to before Peokutso Lake - Camping (approx 95km)
After breakfast in Tingri, we will then start our ride to the Peokutso Lake.
Peokutso Lake Paiku (or Peiku, Tibetan: Paiku-Tso or -Tsho) is a lake at 4,591 meters (15,062 ft) elevation on the Tibetan Plateau at south of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. The lake is 27 kilometers (17 mi) long and 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) wide at its narrowest. It is surrounded by mountains reaching 5,700 to 6,000 meters (18,700 to 19,700 ft). Streams fed by glaciers cascade to the valley floor, but most sink into alluvial deposits before reaching the lake.
The surrounding catchment is an endorheic basin with no outlet. It would overflow into the Yarlung Tsangpo with a water level about 100 meters (330 ft) higher. The lake's brackish water is evidence that it has not overflowed in hundreds if not thousands of years.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 21: Cycling to upper Kerong (Gyirong) [100 Km Downhill Cycling]
Gyirong Town (Chinese: and Kerung in Nepali) is situated in the southern part of Gyirong County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is located 70 kilometers (43 mi) south of the county seat Zongga on the bank of Gyirong Zangbo river, a tributary of the Trishuli River. The town has an elevation of 2,700 meters (8,900 ft), with a subtropical mountain monsoon climate, meaning reasonable precipitation and warm weather. In 1961, Gyirong was established as a port of entry by the Chinese government.
Gyirong Town is an important town in the cross-border trade between China and Nepal. Historically it was a major thoroughfare. In December 2014, the port of entry between China and Nepal was opened. This route between China and Nepal is considered to be more reliable than one through Zhangmu.
In Gyirong Town, there is a village of ethnic Nepali referred to as Daman people. They are descendants of Nepalese Gurkha army centuries ago. Previously stateless, they were granted Chinese citizenship in 2003.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 22: Cycling to Kerong border (75 KM)
After the breakfast in Upper Kerong, we will start cycling to Kerong border and will camp in the beautiful scenic campsite and stay overnight there. Hence the campsite is located in an extraordinary site you are encouraged to make the most of this day either cycling around or exploring the beautiful vicinity.
We will cycle around 70km before arriving at this campsite today.
Included: C/B/L/D
Day 23: Morning cycling till Syburbesi DRIVE to Kathmandu (140 KM)
After the breakfast at our beautiful campsite, we will start cycling until the lunchtime in Syburbesi where a pickup vehicle will be waiting for us to transfer back to Kathmandu
Included : [H, B, L, D ]
Overnight at Hotel Thamel Eco Resort (Kathmandu)
Day 24: Free day at Kathmandu.
Free day / Self-exploration in Kathmandu, last minute shopping etc– Farewell dinner in the evening – [B/ D / Hotel ] – Hotel Thamel Eco Resort
Day 25: Departure from Kathmandu
We will drop you at TIA(Kathmandu International Airport). Fly back to your home.
Note : If you want to join directly from Kathmandu, please email us at info@makalu-adventure.com or makaluadventures@gmail.com for Cost and more details
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What makes the Trans-Himalayan highway so special? Again, it's the highest road in the world, averaging an altitude of 4,500 metres above sea level as it traverses the Tibetan plateau. Secondly, the route boasts the world's longest continuous descent, which of course means that you'll face the world's longest uphill if you are heading in the opposite direction. Best of all to mountain bikers is the sense of isolation and awe-inspiring scenery. They must also face an onslaught of zigzagging mountain passes and endure a constant battle against breathlessness.
Expect to cover 70 to 100 km per day. Be sure you have clothes for all conditions: remember that you are above the clouds and it can be very sunny and bright. It can also snow, rain, hail and become very, very cold at the drop of a hat. In fact, it's all character-building stuff and after one week you'll be more resilient to the harsh conditions.
Children carry baskets of yak dung home. The dung will be used as insulation on the walls of their house and, come winter, will be burnt as fuel. Yaks are everything out here: yak skin tents and canoes; yak milk, butter, curd and cheese; yak steak; yak wool sweaters; even yak urine as a medicinal remedy for exposed cuts.
After eight or nine days and 600 km of pedaling, you should find yourself around the town of Pelbar and the entrance to the Everest National Park. It's here that you will probably leave Highway 318 for a few days and head south to Everest Base Camp. By now you are carrying at least 50 per cent of the following ailments: knee ligament damage, saddle rash, backache, a very sore backside, cramps in your feet, a runny nose, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, headaches, nausea, dry eyes, a dusty cough, insomnia, lethargy, sunburn, frostbite, altitude sickness - not to mention any injuries you might have incurred from falling off your bike!
Fear not! For all these maladies combined cannot stop you now. Behold the Pang La, the mountain pass which rises before you! You grit your teeth, you meditate, you turn 'Eye of the Tiger' up to 10 on your Walkman; you do whatever you have to do to get into the groove, to get that Lance Armstrong vibe and hunker down for the next four or five hours to tackle this monster.
Conquering the Pang La is God's fee for allowing you to witness one of the planet's most stupefying vistas. After no less than 42 switchbacks and a rise of 900m in altitude, with your weary thighs bursting at the seams, you finally reach the cairn at the top of the pass, adorned in colourful Buddhist prayer flags. Suddenly the curtain is pulled back to reveal the row of Himalayan peaks you have been chasing. The Mount Everest!
You are now feeling physically and mentally ragged. Those last four or five hairpin bends were accomplished on willpower alone. You might well find an emotional tear freezing on your weather-beaten cheek as you finally dismount and gaze in awe at the white bowling pins before you almost close enough to touch: Makalu (8463m); Lhotse (8516m); Jachonggangri (7985m); Cho Oyu (8210m); Shisapangma (8012m); and the one that Tibetans have for centuries been calling Chomolungma ("Mother Goddess of the World"), at 8850 meters above sea level - Mount Everest.
Over 1258 bikers from 61 different countries have ogranized Lhasa to Kathmandu bike tour with us since 1998. Success rate is above 96%.
Tours are usually set for the Spring / Autumn (April to October).
These months ensure the best period for adventure biking. We welcome you to join one of our groups. Please don't despair even the below Fixed Departure dates are not suitable for you. We can customize the program accordingly, or check the availability of other groups to make it possible for you.
All our fixed departure dates are set as Lhasa arrival directly, however if your interests are to join in Kathmandu then please arrange arriving into Kathmandu 4 days prior to our trip starting dates in Lhasa. For those wanting to join this trip in Kathmandu we will take care of all arrangements including Chinese (Tibet) visa, Tibet travel permit, Kathmandu – Lhasa flights etc but when joining in Lhasa directly, you will need to obtain the Chinese visa from your own home country and send us a copy of the Chinese visa (scanned and attached in email) which will then enable us to obtain the Tibet travel permit (s) for you.
Should you require more details or wish simply to discuss further regarding any aspects of this trip planning and arrangements or wish to enquire about the Chinese / Tibet visa regulations, and then please email us at: info@makalu-adventure.com, makaluadventures@gmail.com
# | Start Date | End Date | Price | # |
FIXED DEPARTURES FOR APRIL | ||||
TRIP I | 10 April 2019 (Wednesday) | 02 May 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
13 April 2019 (Saturday) | 02 May 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
FIXED DEPARTURES FOR MAY | ||||
TRIP 2 | 08 May 2019 (Wednesday) | 30 May 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
11 May 2019 (Saturday) | 30 May 2019 (Thursday) | $1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
TRIP 3 | 22 May 2019 (Wednesday) | 13 June 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
25 May 2019 (Saturday) | 13 June 2019 (Thursday) | $1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
FIXED DEPARTURES FOR JUNE | ||||
TRIP 4 | 05 June 2019 (Wednesday) | 27 June 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
08 June 2019 (Saturday) | 27 June 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
TRIP 5 | 19 June 2019 (Wednesday) | 11 July 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
22 June 2019 (Saturday) | 11 July 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
FIXED DEPARTURES FOR JULY | ||||
TRIP 6 | 03 July 2019 (Wednesday) | 25 July 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
06 July 2019 (Saturday) | 25 July 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
TRIP 7 | 17 July 2019 (Wednesday) | 08 August 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
20 July 2019 (Saturday) | 08 August 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
FIXED DEPARTURES FOR AUGUST | ||||
TRIP 8 | 14 August 2019 (Wednesday) | 05 Sept 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
17 August 2019 (Saturday) | 05 Sept 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
TRIP 9 | 28 August 2019 (Wednesday) | 19 Sept 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
31 August 2019 (Saturday) | 19 Sept 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
FIXED DEPARTURES FOR SEPTEMBER | ||||
TRIP 10 | 04 Sep 2019 (Wednesday) | 26 Sep 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
07 Sep 2019 (Saturday) | 26 Sep 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
TRIP 11 | 11 Sep 2019 (Wednesday) | 03 Oct 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
14 Sep 2019 (Saturday) | 03 Oct 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining | |
TRIP 12 | 18 Sep 2019 (Wednesday) | 10 Oct 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
21 Sep 2019 (Saturday) | 10 Oct 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Lhasa Joining | |
FIXED DEPARTURES FOR OCTOBER | ||||
TRIP 13 | 09 Oct 2019 (Wednesday) | 31 Oct 2019 (Thursday) | $ 2050 | Kathmandu Joining |
12 Oct 2019 (Saturday) | 31 Oct 2019 (Thursday) | $ 1850 | Lhasa Joining |
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