Nepal/Tibet - Lhasa to Kathmandu Cycling (20 days)

An epic ride across 'the forbidden land', taking in Kathmandu and Lhasa, the north face of Everest, 5000m+ passes, and an unrivalled 4000m descent into Nepal!

Tibet, protected by the great Himalayan chain in the south and west, and even more inhospitable mountains to the north and east, has haunted the ambition of explorers for centuries. The allure is as high as the altitude, and for the adventurous cyclist this land of rugged beauty, vast landscapes, brilliant skies and glittering peaks offers one of the ultimate biking challenges. After some essential time acclimatising around Kathmandu and Lhasa, our route takes us across high altitude desert, over awesome mountain passes, stopping off at Rongbuk monastery and base camp for the north face of Everest, before making the 160km 4600m descent into Nepal and the lush Kathmandu Valley. A tough trip, but for those cyclists who venture to the spectacular beauty of Tibet, the sense of achievement is guaranteed.

Day 1:Start Kathmandu, briefing.
Day 2:Warm-up ride along trails of the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 3:Fly to Lhasa, acclimatisation.
Day 4 - 6:Optional rides in and around Lhasa to Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, or relax in Lhasa.
Day 7:Ride out of Lhasa along Lhasa River to Chusul.
Day 8:Transfer and ride to Khamba La (4794m) and Yamdrok Lake; to Nagatze.
Day 9:Ascend to Karo La (5015m) followed by 1000m descent to Gyantse.
Day 10:Ride down to Shigatse, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Day 11:Drive and cycle up to Lhatse.
Day 12:Gyatso La (5220m) challenge.
Day 13:Ride up Pang La (5200m) for panoramic views of Everest and Cho Oyu.
Day 14:Cycle to Rongbuk Monastery near Everest Base Camp.
Day 15:Rest day at Rongbuk Monastery.
Day 16:Everest Base Camp visit (5200m), cycle to Tingri.
Day 17 - 18:Ride the passes of Lalung La (4990m) and Yarle Shung La (5200m) and the epic downhill into Nepal!
Day 19:Ride through Kathmandu Valley to Kathmandu.
Day 20:End Kathmandu.

Operated by Exodus Travel (MCT)

Departures: July to September

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