Tibet EBC Mountain Bike Tour - 19 Days

After arrival at the Lhasa airport, Our guide will pick you up and you will be transferred to hotel in Lhasa which is 65km, you will have a scenic drive through the banks of Yarlung Tsangpo (Bhramhaputra) river. Rest for relaxing and acclimatization in Lhasa.

In the morning, visit the famous Potala Palace and explore the grandest of its myriad chapel. You will appreciate its audience halls, the jeweled and Golden burial chortens (stupa Tombs) of past Dalai Lamas, and tremendous number of Buddhist frescoes, thangkas, combinations of mandala, visit the holiest temple in Tibet, the Johkang Temple, built during Songtsen Gonpo's reign by princess Wencheng of Tang Dynasty, 647 A.D, and its famous Barkor Kora. Note: the sequence of sightseeing might be changed basing on the reservation of Potala Palace. Overnight in Lhasa.

Visit two important monasteries in Lhasa, the Drepung and Sera Monastery. Drepung monastery is situated at the foothill of a mountain and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. It was once the home to 10000 monks and Ganden Podrang in Drepung is famous as it was the government centre and later moved to the famous Potala palace during the fifth Dalai Lama. After having lunch, continue to visit the Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje. The most attractive Buddhist Scriptures debating held in the courtyard mostly around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. Overnight in Lhasa.

The first riding day is very short and easy. Your journey towards Everest starts with the Friendship Highway as it heads out across the plateau. The road is in good condition and quite flat. Leave Lhasa and cycle along the beautiful Tsangpo River to the foot of the Kamba La Pass (3700 m) Camping service.

You will overcome the first mountain pass of this trip. A strong uphill climbing along a tar road of several switchbacks, we will reach a summit lavishly adorned with prayer flags (4794m). After descending we continue to go along Lake Yamdrok Tso, at the far side of which set up camp (4490m). The dazzlingly turquoise green Yamdrok-Tso Lake is one of the three great holy lakes in Tibet. Camping service.

Leave the beautiful lake behind, we will cycle along the Friendship highway which soon becomes a gravel roadway. Through a ravine and up to the foot of the Karo La Pass (4750m), your tented village will be prepared for the night. Camping service.

Today is a significant day on the tour. Get up early to climb the high Karo La Pass (5010m). You can see glaciers stretching down to 6000m and beautiful lakes. You are rewarded with a night in a top hotel in the city of Gyantse (3980m). Overnight at Hotel in Gyantse.

Visit Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century and the Kumbum, a large gold-domed stupa with several small chapels, contains an impressive collection of Tibetan Buddhist murals. Then head out on the highway towards Shigatse. Although today is a long cycling day, the highway is tarred and flat. In the afternoon, arrive in Tibet's second largest city, Shigatse (3860m). Overnight at Hotel in Shigatse.

Early to visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, where you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa (future god) in the world. The monastery itself is an abiding place for the successive Panchen Lamas. Then leave Shigatse and ride over two small passes and several small Tibetan villages, we will pass the isolated Gyachung Monastery and camp. Camping service.

Keep riding along the highway. The route leads you through picturesque valleys before the long route which leads Tso-La (4520m). After lunch, heading towards Lhatse, pass the hot springs and camp will be 10km outside of town. Camping service.

Ride over 5220m Gyatso-La with stunning view. You will be rewarded with first view of Mount Everest on a clear day. After a 40 km ride through flat prairie towns, you will arrive in the town of Pelbar, often referred to as Shegar. Shegar is a popular stopover for anyone heading to the Everest region. Today will be a long and gruelling ride through the canyon. Overnight at Guest House in Shegar.

Today's riding is a little tough as the road condition is not as good as that of the past days. You will divert off the flat highway just outside of Shegar, then head towards the world's highest peak, Everest. After passing through the border control point, you will face 20km's of uphill switchbacks (42 hairpin bends in total) before reaching the summit of the Pang Pass (5150m). Your reward will be some of the most magnificent views of Everest and surrounding peaks. Enjoy lunch as you gaze over Makalu (8463m), Shishapangma (8012m), Cho Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8850m) and several other breathtaking peaks. Then a 20-kilometer downhill follows to the Rongbuk Valley (4200m), where we camp.

You should be at maximum fitness and excited about the approach of your highest destination, Everest Base Camp. A bumpy road winds up through the Rongbuk valley until the majestic Mount Everest appears before you. Camp beside the monastery with the unforgettable sight of the world's highest peak in front of you. We will stay here for two days. On your second day, you can either read a book or get even closer to Everest by taking a walk, cycling or on a donkey and jeep ride to Everest base camp, which is 8km from the campsite. Camping service. Stay overnight in Rongbuk Monastery Guest House (Dorm Bed)

Acclimation, Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world (8848.86m), and also the main peak of Himalayas. The summit is situated on the border between China and Nepal. After Exploring EBC North, back to Tashi Dzong for night halt at Hotel.

Leave Tashi Dzong, head back down the bumpy road and then take a shortcut into the mountains. Another bumpy trail takes us over a canyon and down into Tingri (4340m). Overnight at Hotel.

Today begins 50km flat ride before lunch. Then we tackle the gradual incline of the Lalung Pass (4990m). From here, you will feel like you are as high as the peaks around you, including Shishapangma (8012m). We set up camp between two Pass.

Today, we tackle our last uphill, as we cycle up the incredible Thang Pass to 5050m. You will be treated to breathtaking views of the Himalayan chain as you freewheel the most incredible nonstop downhill. From the town of Nyalam, you will notice that the scenery starts to turn green again. Cycle down past countless waterfalls and pine trees line roads, with waterfalls practically crashing over you, to the border town of Kyirong (2300m). This will be our last day in Tibet. Overnight at Hotel.

From Kyirong, we have to complete custome formalities to enter in to Nepal. Once you cross the border, the downhill continues for the next 20 km along some very bumpy and rocky roads to Sybrubense Suddenly it is tropical and green land again as you cycle alongside rice paddies. After reaching the town of Dhunche, you must climb up and down to the town Trisuli (1600m).

The last day will take you from Trisuli to Kathmandu. You will cycle from Galchi or Kakani freewheel down through Kathmandu, where you can stop and see some of the famous temples if you wish, before riding into bustling Kathmandu. Tour ENDS.