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Description
Short Details about the ride
Once in a life time you may have dreamed for a chance to reach the base of the World highest Mountain “Everest”. Get ready to explore the world highest mountain Everest Base Camp on our journey of motorbike. This riding adventure starts form the Nepal and its historical city Kathmandu. The ride starts from Kathmandu to Lhasa on Everest Base Camp Motorbike Tour Shakya., You will have a scenic ride that crosses over 5 passes, and follow a route towards a sprawling river valley and picturesque traditional villages is designed for those travelers who are adventurous and want to explore the natural paradise of Tibet on a Bike. Thet our also includes the once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy Everest Base Camp experience. We organize this motorbike tour to Tibet.
Highlights
Great journey on a Royal Enfield motorbike to the Everest Base
Experience the lifestyle of nomadic Tibetan people and culture,
An overland journey of Nepal and Tibet
Explore the historical city like Kathmandu, Lhasa Shigatse, Gyantse
Visit to Everest Base camp and enjoy the north face view of World Highest Mountain
Explore the high Himalayas lake Yamdrok Lake
Visit to Gyantse, Kumbum, Tashilunpo and many more monasteries
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Arrival at Kathmandu (1,350 m) expand_more
Meet the tour representative at the airport.
Briefing about the tour.
Meet your mechanic after which we collect your original passports, followed by some other simple formalities for Tibetan visa.
Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
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Test ride in Kathmandu expand_more
While your visa is being prepared on the second day of the tour, you can visit UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.
Visit famous Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, and ramble through typical villages to know more about the culture.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
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Kathmandu-Syabrubesi expand_more
Today, proceed to Syabrubesi.
Start with a steep winding descent to Trishuli surrounded with a beautiful scenery as you you ride past the rolling hills, lush forests, and free flowing streams (120 km, approx. 5-6 hrs, 2,000 m).
Arrival and overnight stay in Syabrubesi.
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Syabrubesi-kyirong expand_more
Proceed to Nepal-Tibet border town of Kyirong.
Arrival and overnight stay. (60 km, approx. 1-2 hrs, 2,700 m).
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Kyorung- Saga expand_more
Today, you will ride to the picturesque Tibetan town with beautiful landscape.
Watch out for deep valleys and ride along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River.
Arrival and overnight stay in Saga (250 km, approx. 5-6 hrs, 4,640 m).
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Saga-Shakya expand_more
Enjoy a scenic ride as you cross over 5 mountain passes and follow a route towards a sprawling river valley and picturesque traditional villages.
Arrival and overnight stay (350 km, approx. 7-8 hours).
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Shakya-Gyantse expand_more
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit and explore Sakya monastery, the center of Sakya order.
Next, you will proceed to Gyantse.
In Gyantse, you will visit Gyantse Kumbum, the most unique and magnificent building in Tibet.
Overnight stay (244 km, approx. 5-6 hrs, 3,950 m).
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Gyantse-Lhasa expand_more
Today, proceed to Lhasa.
On the way ride, watch out for turquoise colored Lake Yamdrok.
Arrival and overnight stay in Lhasa (265 km, approx. 5-6 hrs, 3,650 m).
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In Lhasa expand_more
Visit thee majestic Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery.
Observe intricate Tibetan art while listening to ancient Buddhist chantings.
Overnight stay in Lhasa.
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Lhasa- Lhatse expand_more
Begin the return journey and ride north to Lhatse.
On the way, you will ride along the Gyatso La pass (5,248 m), which is the highest section of the journey.
Arrival and overnight stay (425 km, approx. 7-8hrs, 4,050 m).
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Everest Base camp expand_more
Today, you will ride to Rongbuk, and to the site of Everest Base Camp.
Overnight stay (186 km, approx. 4-5 hrs, 4,920 m).
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Off to tingri expand_more
Enjoy an excursion around Everest Base Camp on dirt road along the Dzakar Chu River and board the coach for a ride that lets you catch awe inspiring views of the highest mountain in the world.
Proceed to Tingri.
Arrival and overnight stay (102 km, approx. 3-4 hours, 4,050 m).
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Tingri-Kyirong expand_more
Proceed to Kyirong.
Ride through the vastness of Tibetan landscape, the highest plateau in the world, witnessing the breathtaking views of beautiful Himalayan range.
Arrival and overnight stay (280 km, approx. 6-7 hours).
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Kyirong-Kathmandu expand_more
Today, you will cross the Nepal-Tibet friendship bridge and ride towards Kathmandu.
Arrival in Kathmandu (180 km, approx. 6-7 hours).
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Departure expand_more
Transfer to airport.
End of the tour.
What's Included
Arrival and departure airport transfers in a private car, accompanied by an English-speaking representative.
3 star hotel (3 nights ) on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu with breakfast and inclusive of all applicable govt.taxes.
Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu as per the itinerary with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide.
Hotels / guest house in Tibet on twin sharing (3 star standard hotels).
Meals (breakfast & dinner) at hotels / guesthouses or local restaurants on en-route stopovers (in Tibet).
All entry fees to the sites and monasteries for both Motor bikes and members.
Everest Conservation fee for members, bikes, Crews and vehicle.
All necessary Tibet entry and road permits.
Motor bike custom entry fee at China customs.
Temporary motor bike license and driving license.
1 Local English-speaking guide.
Hire of 500cc Royal Enfield Motorcycle and spare parts of bikes (whichever applicable) for the entire trip.
One mechanic from Nepal, their accommodation, meals and daily wages.
Cost of fuel for the bikes and mechanic as well as engine oil top up.
Back up support of a truck to carry support staff and clients personal baggage/gears, guide from Tibet.
Deposit amount to Chinese customs.
Oxygen, in case, needed.
What's Excluded
Air ticket and airport tax, if needed.
Lunch in Kathmandu and throughout the tour in Tibet (approx 10-18 US$ per meal).
Nepal entry & and re-entry of $ 40.00 for 30 days upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport or Nepal border.
China/Tibet Visa fee US$ 150.00 per person. extra US$ 95.00 pp for American nationals.
Personal biking clothing including helmets.
Photography charges for still and video cameras at monasteries in Tibet.
Emergency and evacuation costs, travel / medical insurance / personal insurance of the riders.
Any extra cost in the event of landslides and personal nature expenses.
Bank transfer fees, cancellation fee if there is unforced situation, political disturbance in any region or if there's Visa rejection by Chinese Embassy.
Personal nature such as bar bills, alcoholic beverages,bottled drinks, extra mileage, personal gratuities such as tips to guides, drivers and mechanics.
Costs incurred due to natural calamities, strikes, and break downs and beyond the control and its associates.
More than 03 nights of stay in Kathmandu, in case of early arrive from Tibet.
Note: Minor repairs like break shoe, spark plug, clutch plate, tubes, cable (01 set only) and engine oil has been included in the cost. However, if more breakage happens due to rough handling/accidents/theft etc, the travellers will have to bear the cost.
What to bring
Please find below some of the lists of necessary information helpful for riding a motorcycle in Tibet.
- Motorcycle Riding Gear
We suggest you to bring warm type of Cloth, sweater, pullover, long sleeve Trouser and T-Shirt, lots of warm staffs, sun cream, lip balm, and rain coat, wind block jacket, lots of warm socks, thermal shirts/ underwear, good outdoor sleeping bags, helmets, bike boots (Touring / Dual Sport), sandals, woolen hat, sunglasses, flashlight with extra batteries, camera, water bottle, towel, toiletries, and wind block gloves & padded/armored bike jackets, riding pants (with knee pads) while riding, However it’s totally up to you what you wear on the tour, as you need to make sure of your own safety.
-Your Medical Kit:-
Aside from any prescription medications you ordinarily take, we strongly recommend you take responsibility for bringing your own medical kit even though we have a comprehensive medical kit on the trip.
-Here are some items you'll want to include in your medical kit:
# Moleskin, adhesive bandages, gauze, tape, and other products (Spenco "Second Skin" is good) to treat blisters and sore spots.
# Lomotil or Imodium for emergency treatment of diarrhea (not recommended for long-term use).
# Cold medication (such as Actifed), decongestant (such as Sudafed) and/or antihistamine (such as Benadryl)
# Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or Ketoprofen
# Antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin).
# Insect repellent containing 30% - 35% DEET.
# Cough drops or sore throat tablets.
# Pepto-Bismol (tablets are best) or other indigestion remedy.
# Natural Tears or other eye drops
# 3' Ace' wrap
# Hand Sanitizer.
#Cutter Stick/Repels Mosquitoes, Ticks & Biting Flies
Know before you go
GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO TIBET:-
Please be advised that we will require at least 30 days to process for the permits for the Motorcycles as this involves importing the Bikes into Tibet (PRC) and then as well as exporting them back into Nepal. The whole process goes through the Ministry of Transport. For this, we require details of the bikes, copy of registration (bill books) and passport + Driving licenses at least 60 days in Advance.
This Kathmandu Lhasa Everest Base Camp Motorbike Tour is designed for those travelers who are adventurous and want to explore the natural paradise of Tibet on a Bike. The tour also includes the once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy Everest Base Camp experience. We organize this motorbike tour to Tibet.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 6430 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 0 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |