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Mountain
Biking Lhasa (Tibet) to Kathmandu (Nepal) via Mt Kailash...
18 Days Biking (Camping&Tea House)
Mt. Kailash, which is believed to have been formed 30 million years ago when the Himalayas were in their early stage of formation, is one of the most revered places in the Himalayas. Mt. Kailash, 6740 m. is situated to the north of the Nepal Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. Mt. Kailash is spiritual and an important pilgrim centre for both Hindus and Buddhists including many other religions too. In the descriptions of this mountain,
Hindus consider it to be the Lord Shiva's throne
or abode and "navel of the Earth". The pilgrims carry out devotional circumbulation (Parikarma) around Mt. Kailash. It is believed that the parikarma can remove your sins of a lifetime and give you salvation (Mukti). |
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It is believed that the parikarma can remove your sins of a lifetime and give you salvation (Mukti). Over the centuries, pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment, absolve themselves of sin.
Manasarovar Lake at 4,558 m. which is sprawled below Mt. Kailash is said to be one of the highest fresh water lakes in the world. It is believed that a ritual bath here will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.
To travel for days on this remote plateau with the chance encounters of nomads herding their sheep or yaks, is to be transferred into another way of life. To see and become part of such a devout pilgrimage around Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is an overwhelming and an experience of a lifetime.
Everest Base Camp (5500m /18044ft) is a memorable experience that few ever forget.
We will spend a night at Everest Base Camp before riding 60 km back out to the main Kathmandu route.
Back on the main road, we reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau as we cross the 5200m high Thang La Pass, and begin a mind-blowing descent of 4600 meters, [15000 ft.] via the border town of Zhangmu, to the valley of the Bhote Kosi River . 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 4 WD land cruisers and our support truck. This tour guarantees to be a high point in more ways than one] in any mountain biker's life. |
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Grade
& Cycling days: Vigorous
, 18 cycling days
Highlights
: Tibet Biking, Explore exciting Kathmandu, Experience the exhilaration
of reaching Everest Base Camp, Discover
remote monasteries, Admire spectacular
Himalayan vistas,
high passes, longest cycling down hill, Learn about local culture,
Flight over mountain peaks |
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Number
of days: 23
Guarantee:
Departure is Guaranteed
Trip cost per person
: US $2700/- (incl. flight )
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Transport:
Plane, 4x4 drive, Cycling
Meals included:
BB Basic during cycling days |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
of Cycling Lhasa to Kathmandu
| Day 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 2 |
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Bike to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur 38Km. 2050m. |
| Day 3 |
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Nagarkot to Kathmandu via Sankhu and Bouddanath Stupa. 35 Km 1340m. |
| Day 4 |
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ly to Gongkar airport and drive to Lhasa. 96Km Overnight in Hotel. |
| Day 5 |
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Visit Potala Palace/ Sera monastery/ Jokhang Overnight in Hotel. |
| Day 6 |
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Lhasa to Nagartse 161 km, Overnight in Guest House. |
| Day 7 |
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Nagartse to Gyangtse 109 km, Overnight in Hotel. |
| Day 8 |
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Gyangtse to Shigatse 90 km, Overnight in Hotel |
| Day 9 |
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Shigatse to Lhatse 150 km, Guest House. |
| Day 10 |
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Lhatse to 22 road mark 220 km, Camping. |
| Day 11 |
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22 road mark to Dongpa 200 km, Camping. |
| Day 12 |
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Dongpa to Mayumla pass 224 km, Camping. |
| Day 13 |
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Mayumla pass to Darchen 170 km, Guest House. |
| Day 14 |
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Darchen to Manasarovar 28 km, Camping. |
| Day 15 |
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Manasarovar to Mayumla passes 150 km, Camping. |
| Day 16 |
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Mayumla pass to Baryang 117 km, Camping. |
| Day 17 |
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Baryang to Saga 226 km, Camping. |
| Day 18 |
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Saga to Pelkutso lake 140 km, Camping. |
| Day 19 |
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Pelkutso lake to Nyalam 120 km, Overnight in Camping. |
| Day 20 |
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Nyalam to Friendship Bridge is 38 km end of Tibet trip, and 127 Km. to Kathmandu from bridge |
| Day 21 |
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Free day at Kathmandu |
| Day 22 |
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Departure |
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Other famous cycling
trips
:: Other extensions
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We offer several options to extend your holiday after
your trek :
:: Jungle Safari activities
at Temple Tiger, Chitwan
:: Everest flight- please
contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact
the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara-
please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing
at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details
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Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can
work out a trek to suit your precise requirements,
let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted
to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch
with us! |
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