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China, Nepal · Scooty & Bike
The journey
Embark on an exciting 15-day motorcycle tour from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and back, exploring the stunning landscapes of Nepal and Tibet. Visit UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu, ride through scenic valleys, cross mountain passes, and experience Tibetan culture at ancient monasteries such as Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, and Sakya Monastery. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including the mighty Everest, and travel through remote Tibetan towns such as Lhasa, Gyantse, Tingri, and Kyirong.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including the mighty Everest, and travel through remote Tibetan towns such as Lhasa, Gyantse, Tingri, and Kyirong.
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Day by day
Meet the tour representative at the airport.
Attend a briefing about the tour.
Meet your mechanic, after which your original passports will be collected, followed by some other simple formalities for the Tibetan visa.
Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
While your visa is being prepared on the second day of the tour, you can visit UNESCO heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
Visit famous Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, and ramble through typical villages to know more about the culture.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Today, proceed to Syabrubesi.
Start with a steep winding descent to Trishuli, surrounded by beautiful scenery, as you ride past rolling hills, lush forests, and free-flowing streams (120 km, approx. 5-6 hrs, 2,000 m).
Arrival and overnight stay in Syabrubesi.
Proceed to the Nepal-Tibet border town of Kyirong.
Arrival and overnight stay (60 km, approx. 1-2 hrs, 2,700 m).
Today, you will ride to the picturesque Tibetan town with a 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).
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).
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit and explore Sakya Monastery, the center of the 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).
Today, proceed to Lhasa.
On the way, watch out for the turquoise-colored Lake Yamdrok.
Arrival and overnight stay in Lhasa (265 km, approx. 5-6 hrs, 3,650 m).
Visit the majestic Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery.
Observe intricate Tibetan art while listening to ancient Buddhist chantings.
Overnight stay in Lhasa.
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. 7-8 hrs, 4,050 m).
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).
Enjoy an excursion around Everest Base Camp on a 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).
Proceed to Kyirong.
Ride through the vastness of the Tibetan landscape, the highest plateau in the world, witnessing the breathtaking views of the beautiful Himalayan range.
Arrival and overnight stay (280 km, approx. 6-7 hours).
Today, you will cross the Nepal-Tibet Friendship Bridge and ride towards Kathmandu.
Arrival in Kathmandu (180 km, approx. 6-7 hours).
Transfer to the airport.
End of the tour.
Where this trip takes you
Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Everest Base Camp
The route
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Logistics
Your 15 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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