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Tibet - Adventure Cycling Tours:
Tibet-
Shangri-La, the land of snows, the roof of the World.
Tibet is a land of ancient Buddhist culture having awesome
landscapes, artistic monasteries and century’s
old caravan trails. Tibet which is an autonomous region
of China, lies on a plateau at an average elevation
of 4,000 m. It is bounded the Kunlun mountains to the
north and the Himalayan to the south. Tibet covers an
area of 1.2 million sq. km, and has a population of
2.3 million.
22
Days Cycling in Tibet Lhasa - Everest Base Camp - Kathmandu
19 Days Cycling
in Tibet (on teahouse basis)
22 Days Cycling
in Tibet Lhasa - Everest Base Camp - Kathmandu
Tibet is a sacred land of myths and mysteries inhabited
by the ever smiling people has not only exerted magnetic
spell upon travelers for centuries but also spies, missionaries,
scholars, geographers, mystics, soldiers and cranks
etc, yet, few intrepid serious and determined have been
able to make it. Tibet being extremely remote and isolated
by the most formidable Himalayan ranges, a fascinating
world of timeless splendor, unique tradition and breathtaking
scenery awaits all travelers to the roof of the world.
A fully supported expedition in Tibet and
Nepal, riding
from the ancient capital of Lhasa across Tibet via base
of the Mount Everest Base Camp and then on into the
Nepal and the Kathmandu valley on the second-longest
downhill (two and a half days) in the world. This trip,
with accommodations in local teahouses and camp, offers
those bikers with an adventurous spirit to live up close
with the mysterious nomadic people of Tibet and experience
this vast and unique landscape on a more personal level.
This expedition allows time for exploring
many of Tibet's most fascinating cities and monasteries
and gives the rider the opportunity to ride the best
and most scenic portions of the friendship highway that
links these two ancient Himalayan Kingdoms. Support
vehicles carry all equipment (and riders who may need
a rest on the climbs!) giving us the freedom to accommodate
participants of many different levels of riding skills.
An
experienced Nepali mountain bike guide, fluent in English
and Tibetan, will ride with you, look after you and
your equipment, help you with all-important altitude,
acclimatization and other health matters, and deal with
Chinese officials and support crew. Your trip starts
and finishes in Kathmandu, where the guide will take
care of all your last-minute needs, endorse your Chinese
visas, and ensure that this fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime
experience will also be trouble-free.
The Best Season and Weather:
From April to October is the best season for riding.
There isn’t much rain in Tibet as it’s a
plateau behind the Himalayan range but it rains some
extent during July and August and rest of the season
is fine with clear sky. There may be snowing in the
high passes if it rains during April and end of October.
Temperature ranges from 0-15?c depending upon altitude
weather.
Cycling Profile:
16 full days, 2 half days cycling on rough, dirt and
pot holed roads non-technical mountain biking with 100%
vehicle support. We ride 90% off road, 45 to 65 Km.
a day, mostly flat, undulating or downhill! We ride
total distance and altitude as follows:
Group size:
Min 4pax, plus Nepali guide-medically trained and experienced,
drivers, Tibetan guide and extra Nepali MTB guide if
numbers dictate.
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Tour cost Included:
1. Air ticket: Kathmandu to Lhasa,
2. Hotels in Kathmandu, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and
Dhulikhel are on B & B basis.
3. Full Camping Support with all meals
4. Packed lunch during staying hotels in Lhasa, Gyantse,
Shigatse
5. Tibetan Guide
6. Nepali Cycling Guide cum Mechanic
7. Support Vehicles
8. Tibet Visa
9. Entrance fees in Lhasa and Shigatse.
Cost doesn’t included:
1. Airport Tax in Kathmandu
2. Excess baggage charges
3. Dinner in hotels at Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse
4. Bikes
5. Soft/hard drinks
6. Emergency evacuation fee
7. Insurance of any kind and other expenses of Personal
Nature.
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