There are six major Passes to be negotiated on the main Lhasa to Kathmandu route as it runs Westwards, parallel to the Great Himalaya Chain which forms the border with the territories of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal to the South. Throughout, the road traverses a high and dry plateau-land, which is punctuated, by the spectacular monastery towns of Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar, and also by several smaller settlements and nomadic Drogpa encampments.

On the detour away from the main route towards the Rongbuk Monastery, the road climbs through almost fifty hairpin bends to reach the Pang La, which affords splendid views of the arrayed Himalaya, and of Mt. Everest itself.

Everest Base Camp is a 'not to be missed' inclusion to our tours. Standing before the exposed shear North Face of Chomolungma [Mt. Everest] at 5500m [18044ft] from Everest Base Camp is a memorable experience few ever forget. We will spend a night at Everest Base Camp before retracing our steps to the main Kathmandu route.

Back on the main road, we reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau as we cross the 5200 metre high Thang La, and begin a mind-blowing descent of 4600 metres, [15000 ft.] via the border town of Zhangmu, to the valley of the Sun Kosi River in Nepal. A final, easy day's cycling brings us back to civilization in the form of Kathmandu. All along the way we have the support of our Sherpa staff, our 4WD landcruisers and our support truck. This tour guarantees to be a high point [in more ways than one] in any mountain biker's life.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02 Kathmandu
Day 03 Kathmandu
Day 04 Flight to Lhasa
Day 05 In Lhasa
Day 06 In Lhasa
Day 07 In Lhasa
Day 08 In Lhasa
Day 09 Lhasa to Drepung by MTB
Day 10 Lhasa - Chutsu
Day 11 Chutsu - Namdrok Tso
Day 12 Namdrok Tso - Ralung
Day 13 Ralung - Gyantse
Day 14 Sightseeing and rest in Gyantse
Day 15 Gyantse - Shigatse, Sightseeing same day
Day 16 Shigatse - Jungbe (5000 km stone)
Day 17 Jungbe - Sakya
Day 18 Sakya - Beginning of Climb to Lagpa La
Day 19 Lagpa La - Shegar
Day 20 Shegar - Pang La
Day 21 Pang La - Rongbuk
Day 22 Rest and exploration day at Rongbuk
Day 23 Rest and exploration day at Rongbuk
Day 24 Rongbuk - Tingri
Day 25 Tingri - Thang La
Day 26 Negotiating Thang La
Day 27 Thang La - Campsite in Nepal
Day 28 Campsite - Kathmandu

PRICE

US$ 2275 per person
Single Supplement: US$ 150

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES

FOR YEAR 2004

26 March, 2004 - 22 April, 2004

Costs includes: Travel permit & Visa, Flight to Lhasa, Hotels on BB basis - tourist standard in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar, Guest houses in Tingri and Nyalam, Support truck, 1 Cook plus kitchen equipment, Tibetan Guide

Cost does not include: Hotel in Kathmandu, Lunch and Dinner while staying in Hotels, Personal Travel Insurance, Bike Hire, Spare part for MTB, Nepal Visa, All expenses not mentioned above.

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