Rental Motorbike Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu with Everest BC and Kailash

Itinerary

Itinerary
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DAY
1

Arrive in Lhasa

Welcome in Tibet – the roof of the world

Today arrive in Lhasa (3650 m), the capital of Tibet, transfer to hotel. Stay at the hotel for adapting to the high altitude. It is helpful to take things easy for the first few days, and try to drink some water.

Overnight at Thangka Hotel (Oxygen bar room)

Barkhor Street

DAY
2

Lhasa

Apply motorcycle license. Debate in Sera

In the morning you’ll get your temporary Chinese motorcycle license. In the afternoon go to Sera Monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. It is also one of the six master monasteries of the Gelugpa. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. You have the opportunity to experience the famous monks' "Buddhism scriptures debates". Public religious debates are part of the education of monks.

Breakfast

Rental Motorbike

DAY
3

Lhasa

Jokhang and Barkhor Street, Potala Palace – landmark of Lhasa, Panoramic view over Potala

In the morning visit Jokhang monastery, the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where thousands of pilgrims come for worship every day. The temple, built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet. Walk on the Barkhor street surrounding Jokhang, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties. In the afternoon visit Potala, which was originally constructed in 637 by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet, and later expanded and served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas as well as the religious-political nexus of traditional Tibet. The crowds of pilgrims, innumerable magnificent murals, Buddhist statues, scriptures and rare treasures altogether create a dense religious and art atmosphere that impresses every visitor. In the evening visit Parla Lupu Cave Monastery, located on the slopes of Yaowang Mountain, was built in the 7th century. It is 22m high and from here you can have a wonderful panoramic view over Potala Palace at sunset.

Overnight at Thangka Hotel

Breakfast

Potala Palace

DAY
4

Ride from Lhasa to Gyantse

Holy lake Yamdrok, Karo La Pass and Glacier, Palkhor with Pagoda Kumbum

Tibet motorbike tour starts. In the morning ride motorbike to Gyantse along the Kyichu River. On the Kamba La (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the holy lake of Yamdrok Yumtso (4441 m), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the largest habitat of waterfowls in south Tibet. On one of the peninsulas of the spear-shaped lake lies the holy Mt. Donang Sangwari (5,340m), and the snow peaks of Nojin Gangzang (7,191m) and Jangzang Lhomo rise in the distance. The lake and the Yarlungtsangpo River (3570) are separated by a mountain and the shortest distance between them is only 6 kilometers. The 800m-high difference contributes a rich water resource to this region. Many Tibetans believe that the life of Tibet will no longer continue when the lake dries up. Pass by the 5.010 m high Karo La and the Simi La to Gyantse (approx. 3.900 m). In the afternoon visit Pelkor Chode Monastery as well as the splendid Kumbum Stupa (100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda) nearby, both of them built in the15th century and situated in the northwestern edge of Gyantse. This typical Tibetan Buddhist monastery is the only one large building complex in Tibet that old monastery and stupas are completely preserved and characterized as a monument. It is recorded14,000 kilograms of copper was used to make the 8-meter-high sitting statue of Sakyamuni Buddha housed in the grand hall of the temple. The 8-storey stupa is 42m high and 62m in diameters contains a total of 76 chapels with wonderful murals revered by art scholars around the world.

Riding 267 km
5 hours
Overnight at Nyangchu Manor House Hotel

Breakfast

Yamdrok Lake

DAY
5

Ride from Gyantse via Shigatse to Sakya

Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and Sakya Monastery

Ride to Shigatse (3836 m), the second largest city with 40,000 inhabitants in Tibet and the traditional capital of the Tsang. Visit Tashilunpo Monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama built in 1447 and one of the six grand monasteries in Tibet. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha, the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in China, and a tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama containing masses of jewels and gold. In Tibet Buddhism, Panchen Lama is just the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha. Today 600 monks live in the monastery. Afterwards ride to the Sakya Monastery in Sakya County. The monastery was built by the founder of the Sakya sect in 1073, is the first monastery of the Sakya sect. Today it is also the main monastery of the Sakya sect.

Riding 229 km
3 hours 45 minutes
Overnight at Luowa Hotel

Breakfast

Way to Lhatse

DAY
6

Ride from Sakya via Shegar to Rongbuk / Everest BC

Rongbuk monastery, Sunset of Everest, Himalaya

In the morning ride motorbike to the Everest. After pass by Shegar (4300m), you can have a view from Jiawu La (5210m), from left to right – Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse and Cho Oyu. In the afternoon reach Rongbuk monastery (4980m) and Everest Base Camp. With an altitude of 5,154 meters it is the highest temple in the world. It was said the Rongbuk Monastery had been built as early as the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama. Mount Everest, which stands 8,848 meters (29,021 ft) above sea level, is often referred to as 'the third pole on earth'. Being the world's highest peak, its legendary status holds a fascination to many trekkers and mountaineers. In the evening enjoying the sunset of Everest (Qomolangma), if the weather is fine.

Riding 238 km
4 hours
Overnight at simple Rongbuk Guesthouse

Breakfast

Everest (Qomolangma), Himalaya

DAY
7

Ride from Rongbuk via Paiku Tso to Saga

Sunrise of Everest (Qomolangma), Paiku Tso Lake at the foot of Xixiabangma Mountain

In the morning enjoy the sunrise of Everest (Qomolangma), if the weather is fine. Afterwards ride motorbike via Paiku Tso Lake (4590m) at the foot of Xixiabangma Mountain, where we take a walk by the holy lake. With an area of more than 300 square kilometers, embraced in the arms of three mountains, the lake is rich in fish resources. Varieties of rare animals like wild horses, wild donkeys and yellow ducks inhabit in this area. Keep Riding to Saga (4487 m).

Riding 369 km
6 hours 50 minutes
Overnight at Saga Future Inn

Breakfast

Mt. Everest

DAY
8

Ride from Saga via Paryang to Manasarovar Lake

Kiangs (wild ass) and antelopes, Manasarovar lake

Ride along the south route to West-Tibet. In the south rise the snowy magnificent Himalayas, in the north line up the summits of the Trans Himalaya. Sometimes, especially on the last stretch of road, kiangs (wild ass) and antelopes can be seen. Late in the afternoon arrive at Manasarovar lake (4,588 m).

eters high above sea level and covers an area of 330 square kilometers. The depth of the lake is 81.8 meters.
Riding 495 km
6 hours 53 minutes
Overnight in Manasarovar Hot Spring Hotel

Breakfast

Manasarovar Lake

DAY
9

Ride from Manasarovar Lake to Darchen

Walk by Manasarovar Lake

Manasarovar Lake is 330 square kilometers, 81.8 meters deep. The lake is nestled between two snow-capped mountain ranges. The lake is situated between two snow-covered mountain ranges is extremely beautiful. It is an important part for the Tibetan pilgrims to orbit and take a bath in the lake. The small monastery Chiu Gompa standing on rock, offers a splendid view over the lake. Short hike and visit at Manasarovar Lake.
Then continue in about 1 hour to Darchen (4,800 m, starting point of the Kailash Circumnavigation), and have a short trekking at the foot of the Holy Mount Kailash, which is the holy place for four religions: the Hinduism, Buddhism, Jains and Bon. It should be the holiest place in the world.

Riding 49 km
42 minutes
Overnight at Darchen Castle Hotel

Breakfast

Holy Mountain Kailash

DAY
10

Ride from Darchen to Saga

Ride to Saga

Ride along the south route back to Saga.

Riding 492 km
7 hours
Overnight at Saga Future Inn

Breakfast

Tibetan Antelope

DAY
11

Ride from Saga via Kyirong County to Kyirong Town

Ride to the border between China and Nepal

Today ride southward via the small city Kyirong (4200m) to Kyirong town (2800 m) near the border to Nepal.

Breakfast

Way to Kyirong

DAY
12

Kyirong – Kathmandu

Border crossing. Onward journey to Nepal

Ride to the border, here you return the rental motorbike and say goodbye to the guide from Lhasa, cross the border and enter Nepal.

Riding 25 km
1 hour

Breakfast

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