Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa (3650m)
Start your amazing trip as you land in Lhasa, Tibet's heart. You'll be warmly welcomed at the airport or train station by our local guide who'll present you with a Hada, a traditional scarf that's a sign of good luck for your journey.
On your way to the hotel in downtown Lhasa, enjoy the beautiful sights of the Yarlung Tsangpo and Lhasa Rivers, and see quaint Tibetan villages.
Once you get to your hotel, take it easy to get used to the high altitude. Rest up, move around at your own pace, and drink plenty of water to help your body adjust the high altitude.
Later in the day, your guide will give you some cool Tibetan gifts and useful tips for your trip. You'll also meet the rest of the people in your tour group.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Note:
If you need any help or have special needs, our service center at the Gangjian Hotel is here for you.
Day 2: Exploring Lhasa - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street (B)
After breakfast, begin your day with a trip to the magnificent Potala Palace, which offers stunning views of Lhasa. Listen as your guide recounts the histories of the Dalai Lamas and shows you around the palace's many halls and treasures. And then, you’ll participate in the folk activities of the local Tibetan people at the Longwangtan Park near the Potala Palace.
In the afternoon, head to the sacred Jokhang Temple, home to the remarkable statue of the 12-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha. Afterwards, take a walk around Barkhor Street to see the religious customs of the local Tibetans.
Finish your day with a tour to visit a bustling Tibetan tea house in Lhasa to enjoy some sweet tea and learn about Tibetan social customs.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 3: Lhasa to Ganden Monastery (ride 120km for testing)
Today, you will ride about 60km from Lhasa to Gandan Monastery and then ride back to Lhasa. Ganden Monastery is situated on the Wangpori Mountain and is one of the “Great Three” Gelug monasteries founded by the Great Tsongkhapa in 1409. You can ride your motorcycle along the winding road to the grandeur monastery complex, go for Lingkor (kora/circuit) around the monastery, visit the Great Tsongkapa’s meditation cave, and appreciate the beautiful view of Lhasa Valley. At last, you will ride back to hotel to prepare your supply and fix motorbike for the following ride.
Tips: An extra vehicle and staff will follow you to provide back-up service for the motorbike tour.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 4: Lhasa to Gyantse (263km, B)
Today you will head for Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake. You can have panoramic view of the turquoise Yamdrok Lake and the now-capped Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7191m) at Gangbala Pass (4790m), and have close view of the lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet later.
After having lunch at Nagarze, you will visit the Karola Glacier at the roadside. After parking your motorbike, you can appreciate the massive icy glacier and the white Tibetan stupas around it. When arriving at Simila Mountain Pass, you can hang auspicious prayer flags on the mountain pass and view Manak Dam Lake.
Finally you will arrive in the historical Gyantse Town, you can visit Pelkor Monastery and appreciate the Nepali-style Kumbum Stupa, enjoy the spectacular vista of Gyantse Fortress, and tour the Tsulaklakang Monastery right beside.
Stay overnight in Gyantse.
Day 5: Gyantse to Shigatse (94km, B)
In the morning, you will visit the historic Gyantse Fortress. Climbing to the top of the awe-inspiring fortress, you can appreciate the panorama of Gyantse Town and Pelkor Monastery.
Then, head to Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse. Founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama, Tashilunpo Monastery remains the traditional throne of the Panchen Lamas. You can see the world’s highest Future Buddha statue and get an insight of the glorious history of Tibetan Buddhism there. Later you will visit Tsampa Mill and see how Tsampa is made in the traditional way.
Stay overnight in Shigatse.
Day 6: Shigatse to EBC (340km, B)
On the way to EBC, you will pass three famous mountain passes, Tsola Pass (4600m), Gyatsola Pass (4528m), and Gawu La Pass (5198m). At the viewing platform of Gawu La Pass, you can enjoy the stunning view of the world’s top 4 highest peaks along Himalayan Range, namely, Mt. Everest (8844m), Cho Oyo (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), and Makalu (8463m).
Then you will visit Rongbuk Monastry, the highest Buddhist site in the world and trek 4km to Everest Base Camp (5200m) to get a closer view of Mt. Everest.
Tips: Please walk slowly and do not exert yourself to prevent acute altitude sickness. Make sure to wear enough clothes since the temperature at EBC can be very low in the morning and night.
Stay overnight in Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse.
Day 7: EBC to Shigatse (340km)
In the morning, you can catch the stunning sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then take the car ride back to Shigatse.
Tips: We can also arrange the tour to Nepal from EBC if you prefer to visit Kathmandu, Nepal.
Stay overnight in Shigatse.
Day 8: Shigatse to Lhasa (280km, B)
Travel back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Valley. You can stand on the viewing platform and appreciate the vast Yarlung River bed. At last, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 9: Finish Your Memorable Journey and Depart from Lhasa (B)
Today, your guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on board. Please confirm your departure flight or train details in advance with your guide. The tour ends.
Service Inclusion
- Twin sharing accommodation as per the itinerary on full board with breakfast and dinner in hotel and Lunch in local restaurant.
- English speaking Tibetan Guide
- Support Truck throughout the tour
- Transportation of bike : Kathmandu - Kyirong – Lhasa
- Custom clearance in both Tibet and Nepal border
- Monastery entrance fee & Rongbuk Entry Fee
- Tibet Travel permit
- Travel insurance (personal accident coverage,mandatory driving coverage in China)
- Local driving licence
- Everest Conservation Fee
- Emergency 2 bottles portable oxygen cylinder
- Transportation of 1 Road Captain and 1 Mechanic from Kathmandu to Lhasa
- All expenses of accommodation, meal, permit, allowance, transportation from Kathmandu to Lhasa to Kathmandu for Mechanic.
- Fee of Rider from Kathmandu to Kyirong.
- 5 Royal Enfield 500 CC Bike + 01 bike for Road Captain
- Fuel during the ride Lhasa to Kathmandu.
- Basic spare parts of Bikes
- Helmet
Service Exclusion
- Tibet Visa Fee (Acceptable in US$ cash only)
- Airfare: Kathmandu – Lhasa ( fare as per availability )
- Cost of damaged caused to bike due to unforeseen circumstances
- International driving license
- Deposit of US$ 500 per bike
- Expenses incurred due to damage in bike due to negligence of rider
- Travel insurance (Must be including all activities undertaken including)
- Expenses incurred during any rescue operation
- Any expenses incurred due to any damage of motor bike and loss of equipments etc.
- Alcoholic beverages & bar bills
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