Moving through the Tibetan Plateau on the north of the Himalayas on a motorcycle is a fascinating journey.
The Tibet Bike Tour is an ideal option for adventure seekers who loves to ride a motorcycle and explore. Picture yourself on a 500 cc Enfield motorbike, traversing the deserted and treeless terrain of the Tibetan Plateau, encountering remote settlements that reflects an outstanding resemblance to ancient Tibetan culture and traditions, and witnessing nomadic herders grazing their livestock against the backdrop of the world’s highest mountains. While it may not be the most comfortable experience, this journey is a thrilling adventure that will leave a lasting impression in your mind.
Tibet, situated on the Tibetan Plateau north of the Himalayas, is an autonomous region within China that is famously known as “the roof of the world” due to its elevated peaks. Mount Everest is shared between Tibet and Nepal. Lhasa, the region’s capital, houses the Potala Palace, which was previously the Dalai Lama’s winter residence and the Jokhang Temple, a significant spiritual center in Tibet that holds a golden statue of the young Buddha.
During this tour we will be starting the journey from Kathmandu following the roads leading to Kerung, a border between Nepal and Tibet. Finishing all the formalities, we then will officially be in Tibetan land. We then will explore Tibet on a motorcycle and move towards the basecamp of the highest mountain of the world, Mount Everest.
Global Holidays Adventure offers exceptional services at affordable rates. Having operated in the region for more than a decade, we have earned the reputation of being a reliable provider of adventure tours. Our team comprises of proficient and knowledgeable local guides, who are well-versed in foreign languages. As a result, our visitors are guaranteed a diverse and pleasurable tour experience.
“Feel the wind, hear the sound, and experience the freedom of the open road on the motorcycle!”
Required documents are as follows:
American Passport Holders: USD $ 215 Per Person
Canadian Passport holders: USD $ 215 Per Person
Other Nationality: USD $ 125 Per Person
Arrival in Kathmandu.
One of our representatives will receive you from the international terminal at Kathmandu. He will be holding a PLA card with your name written in it. You will see him after finishing immigration formalities. Upon reaching hotel in Kathmandu, we need your passport in order to process the Tibetan visa (Chinese visa). The visa process will take about 3 working days.
Kathmandu sightseeing/ visa processing day.
Today after breakfast you will enjoy the Kathmandu. You will be visiting few durbar squares, monkey temple and get to know about the culture of Kathmandu too.
Kathmandu sightseeing and visa process day.
You will chill around Kathmandu and do some sightseeing activity. You love to hike then you can also do so as Kathmandu is valley surrounded by hills and you could enjoy some good hike as well. You will choose bike, take a quick ride, and get to know the bike. More or less today will be the bike day.
Ride to Syabrubeshi (2380 m, 80 km / 6 hours approx.)
Today we will start the journey to Everest base camp from Kathmandu. Today we will ride around 80 km both on and off-road. Riding through the winding narrow roads will be challenging yet fun. However it is suggested to ride carefully on the roads.
Syabrubeshi to Kerung (2750m, 42 km 2 hours max.)
Today after breakfast we ride towards the boarder on Nepal and China, Kerung. The day is going to be long as you need to complete the formalities of the boarder. Once done with formalities the rest of the days we get to know the place and acclimatize ourselves.
Ride Kerung to Tingri (4300m, 244 Km, 5 hours.)
After breakfast, you'll embark on an uphill ride to the highest plateau on earth. The landscape in Tibet is typical and will provide an extraordinary feeling of standing on the world's rooftop. If the weather allows, you'll be able to witness a stunning panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan ranges, which include Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) and Mt Xishapagma (8012M), although they appear dwarfed by the vast expanse of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, you can relish the breathtaking magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848 M).
Tingri to Sigatse (3900m, 244km, 6 hours)
From the point where a road to Mount Kailash splits to the west, continue your picturesque trip across Over Gyatchu La (5,220M), the highest pass on the way to Lhasa via Lhatse. Spend the night in a hotel.
Shigatse to Gyantse (3950m 90 km).
Touring the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery in the morning and stop by the Phalkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa. We ride a scenic road from Shigatse to Gyangtse is around 2.5 hour covering the distance of somewhere around 95 km. We reach Gyantse passing through monastery and stupas and scenic mountains views.
Gyantse to Lasha (3650m, 261km) via Karo La Pass &Yamdrok Lake.
Today, we will embark on a 4-5 hour ride covering a distance of 200km in order to reach Lasha. During the journey, we will cross the Karo la Pass (5010m) and witness the beauty of the sacred Yamdrok Tso Lake, which is over 72 km long and renowned for its turquoise freshwater. Taking in the pristine views of the lake, we will continue our journey and eventually arrive at Lasha.
Lasha sightseeing.
Today after breakfast we visit Potala Palace. It contains the burial stupa of past Dalai Lama and meditation caves of 33rd King of Tibet. It was the winter palace of Dalai Lama, Museum and a world heritage site since 1994. We then visit Norbulingka palace and another museum on Tibet. Later in evening you can chill around enjoying local Tibetan cuisine and some shopping of souvenir.
Lasha sightseeing.
Today we will visit Drepung Monastery, which used to be Dalai Lama palace before they move to Potala palace. Jokhang temple happens to be one of the most sacred and important temple of Tibet. Sera monastery is another place that you will be visiting where above 3000 monks reside practicing Mahayana Buddhism. Later in evening you can chill around enjoying local Tibetan cuisine and some shopping of souvenir for your people back home.
Lhasa to Sigatse ( 3100m 351km.)
Scenic motorcycle ride to Sigatse. The same route we used earlier in order to get to Lhasa.
Sigatse to Tingiri (244km 4300m.)
We get ready to go back from Shigatse to Tingri after breakfast. Warm up your motorcycle because we'll be traveling the Gyanchula Pass. It may take six hours to ride a motorbike to Tingri.
Tingri EBC Tingri.
Thrilling journey to Everest Base Camp on motorbike. We ride our bikes to Ronbuk, where we visit the Rongbuk Monastery before continuing on to Everest Base Camp. Savor the journey to the world's roof. After spending enough time at Tibet Everest Base Camp taking pictures and films, we'll bike back to Tingri.
Along the way, we'll have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Rongbuk Monastery. Once we arrive at the North Base Camp of Everest, which sits at an altitude of 5,200 meters, we'll be treated to jaw-dropping views of majestic mountains such as Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Shishapangma (8,013m). It will be a breathtaking and unforgettable experience.
Tingri to Kerung 2700m.
After breakfast we ride back to Kerung.
Kerung to Kathmandu.
At the Kerong border, we complete the border exit procedure. After completing the necessary border procedures (Kyirung/Rasuwagadi Border), our Nepalese guide is waiting for you. Show your enthusiasm once again and receive an arrival stamp on your passport. Enjoy your ride back to Kathmandu after that.
