Day 01: Flight to Lhasa.

There are flights to Lhasa from Beijing (direct flight) and from other major Chinese cities via Chengdu or you can choose to fly from Kathmandu (Saturday and Tuesdays only). The flight from Kathmandu takes you right above the Himalayas and you will have opportunity to see Mount Everest and other majestic peaks. Upon arrival at Lhasa, you are met by your Tibetan guide and transferred to hotel. Check in hotel and take rest for proper acclimatization. Accommodation in Tibetan managed mid range hotel in Barkhor Area

Day 02-03: At Lhasa

Acclimatization in Lhasa. We explore by car or van the local highlights of Lhasa such as Palace, Norbulingkha Palace, Jorkhang Temple, Barkhor Street and Metshekhang. Accommodation in Tibetan managed mid range hotel in Barkhor Area.

Day 04: First day on the bike. Visit Drepung and Sera Monasteries.

Another easy day, we will ride out to the Sera Monastery or to the Drepung Monastery, either of which is no more than twenty minutes away. Founded in the 14th century, Drepung monastery was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.
Sera Monastery, the last of the three principal Yellow Sect monasteries was the last to be built in Lhasa. Sera means “Hailstone” in Tibet, and legend tells that it hailed during the foundation of this famous monastery. Sera comprise a great sutra chanting hall, a college and 32 sections. It once housed nearly 10,000 monks, and is proud of its glorious history during the Ming Dynasty.

Day 05: Bike to the campsite at the foot of Kamba La (4, 794m)

Finally, your trans-Himalayan biking adventure begins. Starting out on our epic ride, we pack our excess gear onto our support truck and take only the things which we are likely to need during the course of the day - water bottles, camera, wind shirt, and set off on a level and easy first stage to the foot of Kamba La (4, 794m). Just 30 minutes out of Lhasa, do not forget to stop by the blue rock carving Budhha and also visit the Drolma La Khang-one of the ancient temple associated to Tara.
Today, you will paddle about 85 km. When you arrive at the campsite, you will find tents, latrines, shower tent and facilities ready. Overnight in tent.

Day 06: Across Kamba La (4, 794m).

Today, we cross the first of the six major passes of our route, the Kamba La (4,794 m). The early stage of the ride is hair rising!! Steep up and challenging, but you have option to hop on the supporting vehicle up to the ridge of the pass. The views of Yamdrok Tso Lake and the mountains which look dwarfed by Tibetan plateau are astonishingly beautiful. Take a break here for photography and start descent along the bank of the lake. You will find your camp set up beside the lake at an altitude of 4,490m. Today, you will cycle about 55km. Overnight Tent.

Day 07: To the foot of Karo La (5,045m).

Continue cycling along the banks of beautiful Yamdrok Tso which ends near a small town of Nangkartse from where you may opt to take a detour of Samding Monastery-the only monastery headed by female incarnate Lama. Leaving Nagartse, our route turns towards the West, passes through a ravine up to foot of Karo La [5,045 m], where we set up our camp. Today, we ride 54km. Overnight tent.

Day 08: Across Karo La (5, 045m) to Gyantse

A significant day on the tour, as we have to get up early to climb the high Karo Pass (5010m). By now you will be feeling in good physical condition. Around us we can see glaciers of 6000m and beautiful lakes. You are rewarded for your effort with a night in a top hotel in the city of Gyantse (3980m). Enjoy the hot shower that you missed last few days. If time permits, stroll in the township. Gyantse town is very much Tibetan in character and has impressing historical and cultural sights. Overnight accommodation at Gyantse Hotel***

Day 09: To Shigatse via Shalu Monastery.

First we explore the highlights of Gyantse. Gyantse Dzong-the commanding fort dates from the fifteenth century, when it was the seat of a powerful warlord. The most famous and beautiful of Gyantse's numerous monasteries is the spectacularly large and complex stupa, which is known as the Kumbum. This gold-topped pyramid has been little damaged over the centuries, and is one of the finest buildings in Tibet. From Gyantse, the road is flat and paved. About 20 km ahead of Shigatse, turn off to Shalu Monastery which lies 4 km from the highway. Retrace ride to the highway and continue to Shigatse, the second largest city of Tibet. Total ride 94km.Accommodation in the best available Shigatse Manasarovara Hotel (3*)

Day 10: Sightseeing and rest at Shigatse

Shigatse is Tibet's second largest city and the capital of the province of Tsang. The most interesting of its many sights is probably the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhunpo Monastery and the ruined fortress, which dominates the city's skyline. A high wall surrounds the red and gold buildings, which make up the Tashilhunpo Monastery, and around this wall there is an important circumambulation route, which includes small shrines, significant rock inscriptions and many prayer wheels. The circuit takes less than an hour, but much longer if you stop regularly to watch the Tibetan pilgrims. Little remains of the Shigatse fortress, but the views from the top are spectacular. Accommodation in the best available Shigatse Manasarovara Hotel (3*)
Hotel***

Day 11: To Gyachung Monastery

It is a long day's ride with several uphill sections, including a couple of small passes and several small Tibetan villages, to our campsite at the foot of Tso La pass, beyond Gyachung Monastery. Today, we cycle about 75km. Overnight tent.
Day 12: Cross Tso La pass and ride to the campsite pass Lhatse.
Our reward for the hard climb to the pass is a distant view of Mt. Everest [if the weather is clear]. From the pass we descend to the small town of Lhatse. Just before Lhatse, there is a hotspring where you may want to clean up the dust. Lhatse's claim to fame is that the long road to western Tibet starts from a point 6 Kilometer to the West of the town, where there is a ferry crossing of the Brahmaputra River. Ride about 10km past Lhatse to the campsite. Total cycling 95km. Overnight tent.

Day 13: Cross Gyatso La to Shegar

Today we cross Gyatso La (5253m)-the highest pass of this route. On a clear day you will be rewarded for your effort with your first view of Mount Everest. After a 40 km ride through flat prairie towns you will arrive in the town of Pelbar, often referred to as Shegar or New Tingri. This town is a popular stopover for anyone heading to the Everest region. Accommodation in the best available Qomolongma Hotel. Total cycle: 75 km

Day 14: Shegar-Pang La (5,150m)

It's now time to divert from the Lhasa-Kathmandu highway and head towards the world's highest peak. First you are faced with 20km of uphill switchbacks (42 hairpin bends in total!) before you reach the summit of the Pang Pass (5150m). Enjoy lunch as you gaze over Makalu (8463m), Shishapangma (8012m), Cho Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8850m) and several other breathtaking peaks. Then a 20-kilometer downhill follows to the Rongbuk Valley (4200m), where we camp. Overnight accommodation in tents. Total cycle 67 km.

Day 15: To Rongbuk Monastery.

Now, you should be at peak fitness and very excited about the approach of Everest Base Camp. At Phadhruchi, the first sizeable village after the pass, the road divides, with the Eastern fork going to Kharta and the Kangshung side of Everest, whilst our route continues south-westerly and then south towards Rongbuk. The route is relatively flat as far as Chhosang but then starts to climb for the final 10 kilometres to the Rongbuk Monastery. However, you will be rewarded by a magnificent view of the world’s tallest mountain. Total Cycle 35km. Overnight tent or guesthouse.

Day 16: Rest and exploration day at Rongbuk Monastery

We take a well-deserved rest day at Rongbuk Monastery. There are actually 6 derelict monasteries in this high valley, and only one has been restored to a functioning state, at present. At an altitude of about 5,000 m, this is a contender for the highest monastery in the world. It is a strenuous 2 hours or so up to the Base Camp area of the North side of Mt. Everest, which is situated in a sheltered spot on the outwash gravels below the Rongbuk Glacier. Overnight tent.

Day 17: Rongbuk to Tingri

Leaving Rongbuk, we head back down the bumpy road then take a "short-cut" into the mountains. Another bumpy trail takes us over a canyon and down into Tingri (4340m). Tingri is an unsheltered and windy settlement, directly underneath the imposing Cho Oyu. We cycle a bit beyond Tingri to a little village that has natural hot springs where we can take a bath. Overnight accomodation in tents. Total cycle: 76 km. Overnight tent.

Day 18: Tingri - Thong La- camping.

This day begins with a 40 to 50km flat ride before lunch. Then we tackle the gradual incline of the twin passes of Lablung La (5,124m) and Thong La (5, 120m), the last high passes of the route. Camp in the valley between two passes. Total cycle 75km.

Day 19: Across Thong La (5, 120m)

Now that we are well acclimatized climbing up this pass may no longer be as strenuous as our first pass, however, it is still a huge challenge. At the pass, you will feel like you are as high as the peaks around you, including Shishapangma (8012m). Descend a short distance to a campsite below the imposing Shishapangma Mountain. Overnight tent.

Day 20: Thong La - Zhangmu.

Now get ready for one last kick uphill. After breakfast you climb Thang Pass (5050m). Stop and stretch your back because from here on down to the Nepalese border it's all downhill. You will be treated to breathtaking views of the Himalayan chain as you freewheel down. From the town of Nyalam you will notice that the scenery is starting to turn green again. Spiral on down past countless waterfalls to the border town of Zhangmu (2300m). From the Thang La to the lowest point of our ride, across the border in Nepal, we descend 4,600 metres [15,000 ft.] over 117km, and we complete the majority of the descent on this day. If you find it hard,you have jeep to hop on any time. Accommodation in Zhangmu Hotel (3*)

Day 21: To Dhulikhel

From Zhangmu, we have to pass through customs and into Nepal. Once you are in the Nepali town of Kodari the downhill continues for the next 50 km. suddenly it is tropical and humid and green again. After you reach the town of Dolalghat you must climb up to Dhulikhel (1600m). Accommodation in Dhulikhel Lodge Resort. [Total cycle: 97km]

Day 22: To Kathmandu

Enjoy a big breakfast on the roof terrace of Dhulikhel Resort at sunrise and spectacular panorama and freewheel down 15 km to Bhaktapur where you will stop to see some of the town's famous temples. From Bhaktapur to Kathmandu, the traffic is crazy. So, put your bikes and gears in the vehicle and drive to Kathmandu. Accommodation in first class hotel Himalaya or Shanker(4*)

Day 23-24: Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley

As they say, in Nepal, there are as many temples as houses and as many gods as its population and that you will witness during your two days tour in Kathmandu. Among many others, you will visit Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple on the bank of sacred Bagamati River, Boudhanath Stupa, the largest Stupa architecture in the world!, Visit Patan, also known as the city of arts and crafts, Durbar Square of Kathmandu, the old royal palace of Nepal. Accommodation in first class hotel Himalaya or Shanker(4*)

Day 25: Kathmandu-Departure (B)

Transfer to airport for flight to your next destination