| Lhasa to Kathmandu mountain biking, 23 days |
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ca. 1000 kms mountain biking over 3 high passes The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be classified as ‘one of the most demanding rides’ open to cyclists. You have to deal with high altitude, long distances, various kinds of weather, bad road conditions and change of life style. The Lhasa to kathmandu ride could be one of the highest in the world. Proper acclimatization is vital to anyone hoping to complete this expedition. For this purpose we spent four days acclimatizing while sightseeing and enjoying the city and surroundings of Lhasa.
DescriptionDESCRIPTION We begin with a flight of one hour from Kathmandu to Gongar International Airport in Tibet and drive to Lhasa, the main capital and starting point of our expedition. We have to cross 6 high passes and descend on the Tibetan plateau at heights above 4000 metres. Exploring various side valleys such as the route to Everest base camp, will involve cycling on much rougher dirt and stony tracks. Daily distances will range from 50 up to 110 kilometres. This may not sound particularly great, especially not to road oriented cyclists, but the high altitude, difficult terrain, head winds and tough ascents will make cycling in this region a challenge for everyone. During this ride we will definitely take enough time to embrace the magnificient sights and discover the people and their culture, which altogether make this tour an uforgettable experience. ItineraryItinerary: Day 1: Arrival kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. Price OptionsLhasa to Kathmandu all inclusive biking: 23 days Lhasa to Kathmandu self Camping biking: 23 days Lhasa to Kathmandu tea house biking: 23 days Price inclusive of flight Kathmandu to Lhasa GB 165 per pax.
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