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Lhasa to Kathmandu
Trans-Himalayan Mountain Bike Expedition, Biking to Everest Base Camp - 30% off road
4 Nights in Kathmandu
3 Days in Lhasa
18 Days Biking Back to Kathmandu, via Everest Base Camp
Flight to Lhasa/Bike out to Kathmandu
NEPAL/TIBET

If you're looking for a challenging adventure that includes mountain biking, Buddhist culture, remote villages and even a visit to Everest base camp, then finishes with the longest downhill bike ride anywhere, then look no further. This trip is tailor-made for you!

Our group will meet in Kathmandu, Nepal, then take the short flight to Lhasa, Tibet. Four nights will be spent in Lhasa, acclimatizing to the 12,000 feet of altitude, getting us ready for the even higher altitudes to come. There is much to see on foot and by bike in and around Lhasa. Since this is the capital of Tibet, many of the most important monasteries are here, including the Potala Palace, which was home to all 13 of the Dalai Lamas until the Chinese invasion.

Once we leave Lhasa, the REAL adventure begins. There are six major passes to be negotiated on the main Lhasa to Kathmandu route as it runs westward (parallel to the impressive Himalayan chain which forms the border with Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal to the south). Throughout our adventure, the road traverses a high and dry plateau dotted by the unforgettable monastery towns of Gyantse, Xigatse, Xegar and many others. Life hasn't changed here for hundreds of years: nomadic yak herders can still be seen moving their yaks to and from summer pastures.

Since one of our objectives is to visit the Tibetan side Everest Base Camp, our group will leave the main route behind and use the dirt jeep tracked road leading to the Rongbuk Monastery. Mallory and Ervin visited this same monastery on their way to challenge Everest. We will spend a couple of days exploring the base camp, before retracing our steps back to the main route to Kathmandu.

Back on the main Kathmandu route, we'll reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau as we cross Shung La at 17,000 feet, and begin a freewheeling scenic descent of 2,000 feet, entering Nepal via the border town of Nalyam.

Our final bus ride will bring us back to the culinary treats and relative comforts of civilization in Kathmandu.

Difficulty: Strenuous
Due to the higher altitudes found in Tibet, we rate this bike tour as Strenuous. The trails are 30% dirt & 70% paved roads with sag wagon support. Anyone in good health and excellent fitness would enjoy this MTB tour.

Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
You should possess good mountain bike handling stills and be used to variable conditions.

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Why you should take your mountain bike trek with The Adventurous Trekker:

01) Our mountain bike guides have led groups to this area for many years.

02) Each group is equipped with a state of the art water purifier, instead of taking the chance with boiled water.

03) Our pricing is inclusive, that means you pay one price which includes virtually everything (exceptions are on the "What isn't Included" list).

04) We can arrange discounted international airfare at no extra charge.

05) The right staff can make all the difference in having a good or bad trek. Our staff is dedicated and has been working with us for the last eight years. Our guides are highly trained and understand western standards and needs.

06) Safety is our first concern. That is why we keep our group sizes small, so no one is overlooked if they are not feeling their best. We also bring enough staff along to assure that if you're not feeling well, you'll be taken care of by a highly trained person. We never leave our members behind during an adventure, but instead try to meet them on the return or have them catch back up to us when they're feeling better. You will never be left alone and unattended on an Adventurous Trekker adventure.