|
|
Kathmandu Lhasa by Bullet |
| Print |
|
|
 This is a Royal Enfield Overland Tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa, capital of The Autonomous Region of Tibet. The tour departs June or July (the best months) from Kathmandu, returning 16/17 days later.
A round trip ride Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu, over two weeks of tough-road riding, exploring the Tibetan Plateau, high passes and the turquoise Yomdrok Lake, past monasteries and ancient Dzongs. Finally arriving in Lhasa with it’s promise of a good rest and a hot shower. Over the next 3 days we visit the imposing Potala Palace and the world famous monasteries of Sera and Jhokhang, experiencing life in and around this ancient capital. Our return journey heads down a section of the Tibet-Sikkim Highway turning west off the highway to stay in Lharze visiting the Sakya Monastery. The next day we’re aiming for the ancient Silk Road trading post of Tingri. Road conditions vary from well metalled to dirt roads. From Tingri we have excellent views of Mt. Everest. We spend one day touring up to the Mt. Everest Base Camp before we head back south towards Nepal. On arriving back in Nepal we stay again at the Last Resort, where for those who seek one last thrill, a Bungy-Jump off the bridge 160m. into the Bhote Kosi Gorge before the ride back to Kathmandu. Tour EssentialsDuration: 17 days
Distance: 2,60kms
Minimum Group Size: 8
Maximum Group Size: 10
Dates: June through July (2 to 3 month window)
Rider Price: € 3,500
Includes: 500cc Bullet ~ Fuel ~ Accommodation (Std, Tent & Dlx) ~ Support ~ Domestic Transfers ~ Permits
Excludes: International Air Tickets ~ Visa ~ Bar / phone Bills ~ Insurance Tour WaypointsKathmandu
The Last Resort
Tibet Border and on to Zhangmu at the Chinese Immigration Post
Thong La 5,120m. - Lalung La 5,050m.
Sakya Monastery – Mt Everest view
Xigatse - Tibet Carpets - Gyangze Dzong - Karo La 5,045m. - Ralung Monastery
Yamdrok Tso – Gampa La 4,750m.
Potala Palace - Sera Monastery
Ganden Monastery - Jhokang Monastery
Drepung Monastery - Norbulingka Palace
Gampa La 4,750m. - Yamdrok Tso - Ralung Monastery
Panchen Lama Summer Palace - Tashilumpa Monastery
Everest Base Camp
The Big Party and Bungy Jumping
Kathmandu. Farewell Dinner.
SinglesSingles can opt for a single room for an additional fee of € 100. But generally we put singles of the same gender together sharing a twin room (or a double + single bed room). Accommodation en-route to Lhasa is basic.
Pre – Post TourArrangements can be made for additional days before and after the planned Tour dates including escorted transfer to the scheduled Tour Hotel. Additional transfer and hotel room fees will be charged pro-rata.
Reality CheckTravelling anywhere in Nepal and Tibet requires both mental and physical stamina and patience. This is a moderately tough to tough tour. Sometimes the ride covers long sections of dusty broken roads, with possible highway construction traffic.
Some long riding days. Warm to hot daytime sun, evenings cool to chilly. Many days spent at altitude with the chance of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). |
|
Maps & Navigating Tips
|
Finding maps of remote and far away places is a challenge at the best of times. In London I would go to Stanfords. In San Fransisco I would go to Rand McNally's. In Leh Ladkah I would go to the local bookshop in the market square. In Kargil it's the stationery shop, and in Srinagar look in the book shops. |
|
Read more...
|
|
A question arose about the scale and distances involved on a particular map we were reading, something like, "How big is this map?" There was no Distance Scale Rule printed on the map, save the chilly numbers 1:250,000. Ok that's 1 bit on the map = 250,000 bits on the ground right? So how far is it between here and there... |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Testimonials
|
Peter, Thanks for your reply. This is what I wanted to hear. I dislike riding in a large group day after day. It would have been a deal breaker. Karst, Colorado, will be riding with us to Zanskar this August. |
Got a Question?
|
Call Peter on London 020 3239 9733
Call Peter on Skype 
Chat with Peter on Skype |
|
|
|
