The
high road between Lhasa and Kathmandu, with a 4-day off-road
excursion to the stunning north face of Mount Everest, this is one of
our toughest bike trips. Flying to Lhasa, we allow 3 days for essential
acclimatization in the mystical Tibetan capital and have plenty of
time to explore its numerous attractions, including the fabulous
Potala Palace. Then, setting out across the Tibetan Plateau, our
overland route to Kathmandu takes us over 6 major passes and by way of
the spectacular monastery towns of Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar.
En route, wherever there is a suitably scenic
and tranquil location, we will set up our camp. Beyond the last of the
passes, the Thang La (5200m./17056 ft)we begin the longest road
descent in the world, an almost unbelievable 4600 metres (15088ft) to
the valley of the Sun Kosi River in Nepal. A fitting end to this trip
of superlatives.
Now, is the time to witness at first hand the
mystery of Tibet - as modern life begins to encroach on this once
forbidden land. Biking starts from serene Lhasa, with its wide
streets, encircling mountains and sense of living religion manifestly
woven into everyday life through centuries of devotion. We ride
through picturesque valleys and camp wherever scenic locations and
access to water happily coincide. This is not technical biking, but
the trip demands a high level of fitness if you want to ride the whole
route - something very few other companies offer. The rewards are
incomparable views of Everest and the Nepal Himalaya. The endless
descent into verdant Nepal offers an incredible contrast to the arid
Tibetan Plateau. If you've got the legs we've got the trip – it won't
disappoint!
Nam-tso, or the heavenly lake lies 190 km North-West of Lhasa at an
elevation of 4718 m and is the second largest salt-water lake in Tibet.
Surrounded by spectacular snow-covered mountains, it is a place of
desolate beauty and the site of a holy hermitage that draws pilgrims
from all over Tibet. 
To accomplish all the trekking in Tibet, we must drive or fly from
Kathmandu to Tibetan land first. Hence this trip begins with drive
through the Friendship Highway to Lhasa or directly flight from
Kathmandu. As far you have chosen to drive from Kathmandu along the
friendship highway, we'll stop in the major towns/settlements enroute.
Paying the visits of Sakya, Tashilumpo, Palcho Monasteries and Khumbum
Stupa, the first step of drive takes 5 days to reach in Lhasa. Then
we'll spend three days in Lhasa for acclimatization and sightseeing
tours that covers the visit of the spiritual centers of Tibet: the
Jokhang Temple, Sera and Drepung monasteries & the Potala Palace. 
This tour is also the famous tour actually for the person who is/are
willing to enter Tibet via main Land China or from Kathmandu.This tour
can handle either single traveler or for the groups as per your
interest.
This
trek is also called Thurhu Monastery trek. You will travel to Nyalam
from Kathmandu and visit Everest base camp. After the visit of EBC you
will do some sightseeing in Shigatse, Gyantse and Lhasa including the
trek to Turphu Monastery for 4 days.