Mountain Biking Lhasa to Kathmandu - 23 Days

Price : 2600 $ 4Pax

The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be classified as one of the most demanding rides` open to cyclists. You have to deal with high altitude, long distances, and various kinds of weather, bad road conditions and change of life style. The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be one of the highest in the world. Proper acclimatization is vital to anyone hoping to complete this expedition. For this purpose we spent four days acclimatizing, while sightseeing and enjoying the city and surroundings of Lhasa.

We begin with a flight of one hour from Kathmandu to Gonggar International Airport in Tibet and drive to Lhasa, the main capital and starting point of our expedition. We have to cross 6 high passes and descend from the Tibetan Plateau before reaching our final destination, Nepal. The majority of our time we will spend on the Tibetan Plateau at heights above 4000 meters. Exploring various side valleys such as the route to Everest Base Camp, will involve cycling on much rougher dirt & stony tracks. Daily distances will range from 50 up to 110 kilometers. This may not sound particularly great, especially not to road-orientated cyclists, but the high altitude, difficult terrain, head winds and tough ascents will make cycling in this region a challenge for everyone. During this ride we will definitely take enough time to embrace the magnificent sights and discover the people and their culture, which altogether make this tour an unforgettable experience.

Price : US $ 2600 on group joining basis. (Full Board)

Price Includes :
• Guide
• Local driver for the support vehicle(s)- Truck & land cruiser
• Airport transfers (Tibet & Nepal)
• Tibetan, English, Nepali speaking Guides.
• Bike guide/Mechanic.
• Bike tools for general servicing (not spare parts for bike)
• All permits as per itinerary and visa approvals for Tibet
• Accommodations in hotels and tents starting from day 1 to day 22
(Hotels and tents twin shared basis).
• Accommodation on arrival in Lhasa 4 night in twin share basis
• Nepal border collection (Kodari) and support vehicle to Kathmandu.
• All meals (including from Lhasa to Kathmandu)
• Transports around Lhasa and throughout the tour.
• Full camping support during the Lhasa/Kathmandu sector. Some hotels
as per itinerary.
• Tents- twin share, mess tent, toilet tent, shower tent, cooks tents.
• Water in tour.
• Non-alcoholic beverages with meals.
• Sightseeing and entry fees in Tibet as the itinerary.
• Cook and cooking Equipments
• Chinese permits.
• Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu guide and transports only.
• Kathmandu to Lhasa international flight.

Price Excludes :
• Bikes/helmets/Water bottles.
• Alcoholic and canned drinks.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu after day 22.
• Medical treatments and medical insurance.
• Emergency and Evacuation costs
• Travel insurance
• Nepal visas US $ 30
• Tibet Visa US $ 45
• Excess luggage (this will be solely arranged by the HMB guide and paid as a group)
• Costs associated with cancellations, delays & porters due to road works, unavoidable by Company
• Personal correspondent & phone calls
• Changes to existing ticketing (flight) and itinerary
• Sleeping bags & Mattress
• And personal interest items and all that is not mentioned in the lists above in what is included section.
• Airport taxes.
• Sightseeing entry fees in Kathmandu.