Central Tibet Biking Tour
This itinerary is designed to introduce the unique culture and history of central Tibet. Fly over the Himalayas to Tibet and travel around Lhasa city, then start biking and hiking around Ganden Monastery, the Yarlong Valley and the Namtso Lake area.
Highlights:
Duration: 20days
Destination: Kathmandu,Lhasa,Namtso Lake
Maximum Altitude: 5300m
Best Season: March,Aprill,May,June,Aug,Sept,Oct,
Photo Spot: Monastereis,Namtso Lake.
Day01 FLY TO GANGAR AIRPORT
Drive to Lhasa 63km and you will stop at Nyithang stone budhha which is carved in the 11th century by the a student of Ati Sha named Zomthong ba,Nice photo spot.O/nt Camp
Day02 BIKING TO SERA MONASTERY DREPUNG MONASTERY
Day03 BIKING TO GANDEN MONASTERY
Ganden Monastry is located around 70km one way from Lhasa and it is one of the "three largest Monasteries" around Lhasa,Founded by Tsongka Pa.O/nt Camp
This biking could be a one of the most special biking around Lhasa and where you get wonderful view of Lhasa Keychu valley from the top of the mountain "Anguri".
Day04 EXCURSION
Excursion at Ganden monastery and walking O/nt Camp
Day05 BIKING TOWARDS NAMTSO LAKE
Namtso lake is located around 250km from Lhasa and where you can see real Tibetan nomad's wild life with some snow peaks " Mount Nyencheng Thangla". O/nt camp
Day06 BIKING TOWARDS NAMTSO LAKE
Day07 BIKING TOWARDS NAMTSO LAKE
Day08 BIKING TOWARDS THE YARLONG VALLEY
The Yarlung Valley is located around 200km far away from Lhasa and it is one of the most popular Holy place where start source of the Tibetan people and Kings,Also you can visit some of very ancient monasteries and Palace.
Day09 BIKING TO YANGBACHENG
Bike over the Lagangla pass and stay overnight at Yangbacheng O/nt Camp
Day10 BIKING TO AIRPORT
Bike to airport and stay overnight O/nt camp
Day11 BIKING TSETHANG
Bike to Tsethang and visit Yumbulagang Palace O/nt Camp
Day12 EXCURSION
Visit Yarlong Valley & Tibetan kings tomb,Chonggye monastery O/nt Post Hotel
Day18 DRIVE TO AIRPORT
c.Tibetan guide
d.All permit
e.Entry fee into EBC for clients & all transports
f.Bed & Breakfast in Lhasa and all to Border
g.Airport pick up in Lhasa(Landcruiser with support truck)
ABOVE COST INCLUDES:
a.Support truck
b.Tibetan Guide
c.Permit
d.Bed & Breakfast 4 nights in Lhasa and 1 night in Gyantse and 1 night in Shigatse BB(On Guest house)
e.Entry fee into EBC for clients & truck
f.Airport pick up.
(B)ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR
ABOVE COST INCLUDES:
a.Support Truck
b.Landcruier
c.Tibetan guide
d.All permit
e.Entry fee into EBC for clients & all transports
f.Bed & Breakfast 4 nights in Lhasa and 1 night in Gyantse and 1 night in Shigatse BB(Middle class hotel) & Mandala Hotel
g.Airport pick up in Lhasa (Landcruiser with Truck)
h.Sightseeing in Lhasa & entry fees for monastery.
i.Cooks pick up from Zhangmu(By truck)
(C)GUEST HOUSE TOUR
a.Mountain bike
b.Helmet
c.Sleeping bag
d.Airport Tax
e.Any Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage
f.Emergency evacuation fee
g.Insurance of any kind
h.Baggage excess charges.
i.Nepal re-entry visa fee and other expenses of personal interest.
NOTE:
Many OTHER biking itineraries available around central Tibet.