Lhasa to Kathmandu Mountain Bike Tour

by 10Adventures
Region
Tibet,Nepalese Himalayas,Kathmandu Valley
Duration
25 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Very Hard
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

This is a 25-day, fully-guided and customizable mountain bike tour cycling from Lhasa, Tibet, to Kathmandu, Nepal. The tour starts in Lhasa with acclimatization and sightseeing, followed by approximately three weeks of riding. Along the way, participants will visit sacred monuments, monasteries, and experience breathtaking mountain landscapes, including views of Mount Everest and other high snow-capped peaks. The journey includes cycling over several mountain passes. Accommodations will be a mix of hotels, simple guesthouses, and high-quality tents. The difficulty is rated as Very Hard (5/5). The tour visits sacred monuments and monasteries, offers views of high snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, and glaciers, and involves cycling over several mountain passes. Key highlights include cycling alongside Mount Everest and other imposing peaks like Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Cho Oyu. Upon entering Nepal, travelers can relax in Tatopani Hot Springs. The final day includes sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa

Arrival in Lhasa

Day 2: Bike Tour of Lhasa

Bike Tour of Lhasa

Day 3: Cycle Around Lhasa

15 km 0 m

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Cycle Around Lhasa

Day 4: Ride Lhasa to Chushur

60 km 120 m

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Ride Lhasa to Chushur

Day 5: Cycle Kampala Pass

70 km 1200 m

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Cycle Kampala Pass

Day 6: Ride Karola Pass

90 km 1100 m

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Ride Karola Pass

Day 7: Explore Manla Reservoir + Pelkhor Monastery

70 km 1100 m

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Explore Manla Reservoir + Pelkhor Monastery

Day 8: Cycle to Shigatse

94 km 600 m

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Cycle to Shigatse

Day 9: Walking Tour of Shigatse

Walking Tour of Shigatse

Day 10: Ride from Shigatse to Jiding

55 km 400 m

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Ride from Shigatse to Jiding

Day 11: Pedal Over Youlongla Pass

61 km 600 m

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Pedal Over Youlongla Pass

Day 12: Bike Through Lhatse + Gyastola Pass (5260 m)

62 km 1200 m

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Bike Through Lhatse + Gyastola Pass (5260 m)

Day 13: Bike to Baiba + First Glimpse of Mount Everest

81 km 1200 m

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Bike to Baiba + First Glimpse of Mount Everest

Day 14: Cycle Jawula Pass + Enter Mount Everest Area

65 km 1400 m

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Cycle Jawula Pass + Enter Mount Everest Area

Day 15: Visit Rongbuk Monastery

49 km 0 m

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Visit Rongbuk Monastery

Day 16: Pedal Alongside Mount Everest

74 km 1000 m

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Pedal Alongside Mount Everest

Day 17: Ride past Cho Oyu and Everest

61 km 800 m

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Ride past Cho Oyu and Everest

Day 18: Ride the Roof of the World

50 km 0 m

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Ride the Roof of the World

Day 19: Lake Paiku & Kongtanlamu Pass

90 km 0 m

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Lake Paiku & Kongtanlamu Pass

Day 20: Bike to Nepalese Border

Bike to Nepalese Border

Day 21: Cross into Nepal + Tatopani Hot Springs

32 km 1900 m

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Cross into Nepal + Tatopani Hot Springs

Day 22: Cycle Dhunche to Trishuli

40 km 0 m

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Cycle Dhunche to Trishuli

Day 23: Arrive in Kathmandu

72 km 0 m

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Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 24: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 25: Departure from Kathmandu

Departure from Kathmandu

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Tibet,Nepalese Himalayas,Kathmandu Valley

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