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OFF ROAD - Nepal & Tibet
Lhasa to Kathmandu Ride
Grade: C/D
RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 70 km (43 miles) No. of days cycling: 14 Vehicle support: 100% Terrain and route: 50% tarmac, 50% unsurfaced. Extended periods at high altitude (av. 4000m). Fairly level on vehiclewidth track but there are five high passes all of which are optional. Lots of downhill including 4600m over 3 days. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 4 , max. 16, plus leaders, driver and Chinese guide. Accommodation: 11 nights guest houses, 8 nights hotels, including two nights in Rongbuk Monastery. Accommodation in Tibet is often basic. Food: breakfasts in Tibet included.
Potala Palace
An epic ride taking in Kathmandu and Lhasa, the north face of Everest, 5000m+ passes, and an unrivalled 4600m descent into Nepal!
ibet, protected by the great Himalayan chain in the south and west, and even more inhospitable mountains to the north and east, has haunted the ambition of explorers for centuries. The allure is as high as the altitude, and for the adventurous cyclist this land of rugged beauty, vast landscapes, brilliant skies and glittering peaks offers one of the ultimate biking challenges. After some essential time acclimatising around Kathmandu and Lhasa, our route takes us across high altitude desert, over awesome mountain passes, stopping off at Rongbuk Monastery and base camp for the north face of Everest, before making the 160km 4600m descent into Nepal and the lush Kathmandu Valley. A tough trip, but for those cyclists who venture to the spectacular beauty of Tibet, the sense of achievement is guaranteed.
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Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive Kathmandu, briefing. 3 Warm-up ride along trails of the Kathmandu Valley. 4 Fly to Lhasa, acclimatisation. 5/7 Optional rides in and around Lhasa to Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, or relax in Lhasa. 8 Ride out of Lhasa along Lhasa River to Chusul. 9 Transfer and ride to Khamba La (4794m) and Yamdrok Lake; to Nagatze. 10 Ascend to Karo La (5015m) followed by 1000m descent to Gyantse. 11 Ride down to Shigatse, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. 12 Drive and cycle up to Lhatse.
22 DAYS
13 Gyatso La (5220m) challenge. 14 Ride up Pang La (5200m) for panoramic views of Everest and Cho Oyu. 15 Cycle to Rongbuk Monastery near Everest Base Camp. 16 Rest day at Rongbuk Monastery. 17 Everest Base Camp visit (5200m), cycle to Tingri. 18/19 Ride the passes of Lalung La (4990m) and Yarle Shung La (5200m) and the epic downhill into Nepal! 20 Ride through Kathmandu Valley to Kathmandu. 21 Depart Kathmandu. 22 Arrive London.
Trip code MCT " 22 days Sat to Sat Trip Code 2008 Start End Flight Land inc. only
MCT829 19 Jul 09 Aug 2099 1499 MCT833 16 Aug 06 Sep 2099 1499 MCT836 06 Sep 27 Sep 2099 1499 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £10 ¤ Optional single supplement £175 (not available every night) ¤ Land only start Kathmandu day 2, end Kathmandu day 21 ¤ Insurance £92
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BIKE HIRE
Nepal: Trek 4400/4500, with front suspension £140, paid on booking From UK: £145, paid on booking
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