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P.O. Box 10115, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 1 4700770 / 4700870 Fax: +977 1 4700769
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Mt. Everest base camp motorbiking trip (13 days)
 
One of our most praised off-road adventure by motorbikes in Tibetwill be recorded as a journey of treasured experience and memories. We will bring you to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet flying over the highest Himalayas in the World from Kathmandu and driving to Everest base camp then ends the trip to the Nepal-China border.
 
Itinerary:
 
Day 01. Arrive Kathmandu
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Meet and collect passports for Tibet visa issuance.
 
Day 02. Kathmandu valley sightseeing tours
Sightseeing tours of the world heritage sites - Kathmandu Durbar square, Swayambhunath stupa, Boudhnath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Patan Durbar square.
 
Day 03. Flight to Lhasa
Morning: flight to Gongkar Airport & Transfer to the hotel in Lhasa (100 Km). Afternoon: free for acclimatization. Lhasa elevation - 3650m.
 
Day 05 & 06. At Lhasa
Riding around Lhasa and visit the interesting sites (Potala Palace, Sera monastery, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka palace etc). We will ride to Ganden Monastery (65 Km from Lhasa) on the day 10.
 
Day 07. Lhasa- Gyantse (280 Km)
We will drive mostly in paved road even there is off road from the turquoise Lake "Yamdrok Tso" to Gyantse. We will cross two High passes of Kampa La- 4970 m and Karo La-5050m. The ride follows the riverbed of the Kyi Chu river in the Bramhaputra valley till Yarlung Tsangpo Bridge. We then take South-East route and gradually ascend to the Kampa La and descend to the Yamdrok Tso riding the innumerous bends. Riding through the Lake side, we will be heading to another high pass "Karo La" having the magnificent view of Noji Kangsang Peak (7191 M). Arrive Gyantse, a small agricultural town famous for its wool carpets, sandwiched between ruins of a fort & the Pelkor Chode monastery at an elevation of 4100 meters and transfer to Gyantse Hotel.
 
Day 08. Gyantse - Shigatse (90 Km)
Morning: we will do a sightseeing tours of famous Pelkor Chode and Kumbum monastery built in 1414 AD. Then riding through the riverbed of Nyang Chu, we will arrive Shigatse early afternoon. Transfer to the hotel and after refreshment will go for another sightseeing tours to the famous "Tashi Lhumpo monastery", the biggest monastery of Gelgupa sect in Tibetan Buddhism built In 1447 AD having its own streets, housing sectors, plazas, back alleys and complex of temples and halls. Today's elevation is 4000 meters.
 
Day 09. Shigatse - Sakya monastery - Lhatze (200 Km)

We will have good breakfast and start for riding through the beautiful villages and a high pass: Yulung La- 4950 M. After crossing the Yulung La we'll take a branch road to Sakya Monastery, the centre of the Sakyapa sect built in 1079 AD upon visiting the monastery, drive back the 30 kilometers the same way to the main road and descend into Lhatze, a fertile agricultural town. We will at a guesthouse in Lhatze-4000m.

 
Day 10. Lhatze - Xegar (approx 100 Km)
Having breakfast at Lhatze, we start riding ascent to the Gyatso La-5220m, finally descend into Xegar and stay in a Everest View hotel (luxurious accommodation after Shigatse) at an elevation of 4400 meters.
 
Day 11. Xegar - Everest Base camp - Basum (160 Km)
Today you will find much excitement. Here starts the taste of the "Top of the World"; the remoteness shows the real beauty of the area that makes you pride of your awaiting since long time. Riding through the remoteness you will be ascending to the Rongbuk and Everest base camp- 5200m. Having the great views we will be back to Basum for tonight's stay at an comparatively lower elevation - 4000 meters.
 
Day 12. Basum - Old Tingri - Nyalam (330 Km)
We definitely would double the spirit after visiting the base camp of "Top of the World" and be ready for another long ride to Nyalam following the Northwest direction ascending via Lablung La (5120 meters) and Thong La pass. Here, we would see the northern front of the great Himalayan range. A wall of spectacular snow clad giants on the Nepal side of the border. Stay at a guest house in Nyalam. Elevation - 4050 meters.
 
Day 13. Nyalam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu (180 KM)
Start 35 Kilometers down hill from Nyalam to Zanghmu, the altitude dramatically decreases by 1300 meters in approximately 1.5 hour. Since Zhangmu is the exit point, we will follow the custom clearance, immigration & check post clearance both in Tibet and Nepal border. Continue drive to Kathmandu by private vehicle arranged by our company, transfer to the hotel.
Tour ends…
 
Cost: USD 4500 per person
 
Cost includes:
1 Ground transfers as per the program (airport, hotel, border)
2 2 nights tourist standard accommodation (single room) in Nepal
3 Sightseeing tours by with professional tour guide in Kathmandu as per the program
4 Transportation by private vehicles
5 Tibet Align Travel Permit, Supporting truck, Guide and driver, Monasteries entrance fees
6 Tibet visa fee
7 One way (Kathmandu - Lhasa) flight cost
8 Guesthouse/ hotels accommodation in twin sharing basis in Tibet
9 Motor bike permits with Everest entrance fee
10 Meals 3 times a day
11 Engine oil and fuel (petrol) as required for the motor biking tours
12 Bike rental cost
13 Mechanic and his allowance
14 Oxygen, Gamo bag renting for emergency use
 
Cost not included:
1 Sleeping bags (can be rented in Kathmandu at cost of US$ 1 per day)
2 Excess baggage charge if necesserry
3 Medical treatments
4 Emergency and Evacuation costs, travel / medical insurance
5 Nepal re-entry visas
6 Costs associated with cancellations, delays & porters due to roadwork. In such a situation the use of porters will cost approx $20-30/person.
7 Changes to existing ticketing (flight) and itinerary
8 Bank transfer fees
9 Personal nature expenses such as tips, alcoholic beverages

Note:

- Your holiday duration can be extend for Nepal for optional activities- trekking,
rafting, wildlife safaries etc. (cost to be confirmed for such arrangement)
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on conditions and logistics.
- Nepal visa is to be obtained at the Airport / border (getting it with you before leaving home is recommended))
 
 
 
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