Tibet Lhasa & Everest Base camp by Cycle Trekking

A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted; the travelling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable. Due to Tibet's high altitude travelers with a history of heart, lung or anemia problems should consult a doctor before considering a visit.

Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped part of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5000m (16500ft) above sea level. Its limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard.

Visitors should also understand before taking this trip that Tibet was only opened to tourism in recent years. The infrastructure of the Tourist industry is still very basic in the remote country. Please do not expect the standards you are accustomed to in the west. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.

Tibet is a rich and beautiful land with an average altitude over 4,000m (13,120ft) above sea level. Possessing more than fifty peaks above7,000m (22,960ft), Tibet is home to eleven Himalayan mountains over 8,000m (26,240ft). China, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma and Kashmir all border Tibet. Over two million people inhabit this land of rich natural resources and ancient cultures.

Spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to visit this land. Buddhism, with a history of some 1,300 years is shaped into a unique form of "Lamaism". Tibetan history, culture and religion are mixed together and infiltrate every aspect of social life. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style with adoption of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influence, thus forming a pearl of Oriental Buddhist art. The various people who live on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, each have their own unique of traditions of marriage, burial birth, and other ceremonies. Festivals in Tibet are numerous providing many opportunities for large and exciting celebrations. So come and visit the land rich in mountains, monks, mystery and adventur.

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu / transfer to Hotel

Day 02 Kathmandu tour

Day 03 Fly to Lhasa and Explore Lhasa

Day 04 Explore Lhasa/Guided city tour

Day 05 Explore Lhasa / Guided city tour

Day 06 Explore Lhasa am, start ride pm

Day 08 Cross Kamba La 4794m

Day 09 Explore lake Yamdrok Tso

Day 10 Cross Karo La 5010m (5045)

Day 11 Explore esp Kumbum

Day 12 Follow valley

Day 13 Climb towards Tsuo La

Day 14 Cross Tso La (Yulung La) 4500m, descend

Day 15 Explore Sakya, retrace to main road

Day 16 Cross Gyatso La (Jia Tsuo La) 5220m

Day 17 Cross Pang La 5150m towards base camp I

Day 18 Ride/trek to Everest base camp 5200m

Day 19 Return to main road via Pang La 5200m

Day 20 Gradual climb

Day 21 Cross La Lung La (5124?) 5030m, Tong La (Shung La) 5120m (5200?), big descent

Day 22 Descend, cross border into Nepal , descend

Day 23 Descend to 560m at Dolalghat then climb

Day 24 Explore Kathmandu before flight home