The most challenging biking tour in the world, this epic mountain biking adventure across 'The Roof of the World' covers a distance over 1,100 kilometers from the Tibetan capital Lhasa to Kathmandu, the heart of Nepal, crossing six high passes over 5000 meters. To make this trip even more adventurous, we have incorporated a four-days round trip away from the main Lhasa - Kathmandu road, to visit Rongbuk Monastery and the north base camp of Mt. Everest. Another brilliant part of this trip is the mind-blowing descent of 4,600 meters from the 5,050 metre high Thang La pass. We call it the world's longest downhill The trip is supported by a Nepalese camping crew, a mountain bike guide and a professional local Tibetan guide. The entire journey will be supported by a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser and a support truck. We will spend 4 nights in Lhasa with the attraction of The Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple and a free day for self exploration in Lhasa.
Outline itinerary: Day 01: Kathmandu Day 02: Kathmandu Day 03: Lhasa (3660m) Day 04: Lhasa Day 05: Lhasa Day 06: Lhasa Day 07: Base of Khampa La (4794m, 80 km) Day 08: Nagartse (4475m, 72 km) Day 09: Simi La (4330m, 67 km) Day 10: Gyantse (3950 m, 35 km) Day 11: Shigatse (3900m, 90 km) Day 12: Shigatse Day 13: Tso La (4290m, 106 km) Day 14: Tso La (4290m, 106 km) Day 15: Tso La (4500m70 km) Day 16: Shegar (4050m, 65 km) Day 17: Choesang (4455m, 60 km) Day 18: Rongbuk (5000m, 24 km) Day 19: Everest North Base camp (5200m, 8 km) Day 20: Hot Springs (4350m, 75 km) Day 21: La Lung La (4555m, 55 km) Day 22: Nyalam (3750m, 87km) Day 23: last Resort in Nepal (900m, 60 km) Day 24: Dhulikhel (1450m, 75 km) Day 25: Kathmandu Day 26: Departure
Price Per Person (Subjected to Change) - 0 US $
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Package Includes:
Kathmandu: Transportation (Pick up and drop to international airport) Sightseeing with Nepali guide according to the itinerary Accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis (3 nigths) Tibet : Lhasa Accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis Gyantse and Shigatse accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis Camping at all other places supported by Nepalese cooking team and camping staff 4 WD land cruiser support vehicle and truck for luggage and good supplies Guided ride by a professional Nepali Mt. Bike guide Sightseeing with Tibetan guide as per itinerary Monastery entrance fees Tibet visa and travel permit Fully catered camping trek supported by Nepalese (Guide, Cook, Helpers) crew & Tibetan guide
Package excludes: Kathmandu Food Personal expenses Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only / re-entry visa fees Tibet Food (Lunch and dinner) Personal expenses Travel insurance Air fare (Kathmandu / Lhasa ) Tibet visa fees Medical evacuation in case of emergency All bar bill International airport tax US $ 24 per person only
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Arrive Lhasa (3660m). Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Guided tour in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Guided tour in Lhasa. Overnight at camp.
Day 06: Biking around Lhasa . Overnight at camp.
Day 07: Bike to the Base of Khampa La (4794m, 80 km, 6-7 hrs) . Overnight at camp.
Day 08: Bike across Khampa La (4794m) to Nagartse (4475m, 72km, 6-7 hrs) . Overnight at camp.
Day 09: Nagartse (4475m) to Simi La (4330m, 67km, 5-6 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 10: Bike across Simi La to Gyantse (3950 m, 35 km, 3-4 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 11: Tour Gyantse & Bike to Shigatse (3900m, 90km 4-5 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 12: Tour & rest day in Shigatse. Overnight at camp.
Day 13: Bike to the foot of Tso La (4290m, 106 km, 8-9 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 14: Bike to the foot of Tso La (4290m, 106 km, 8-9 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 15: Bike across Tso La (4500m) to the foot of Gyamtso La (4630m, 70 km, 5-6 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 16: Bike across Gyamtso La (5220m) to Shegar (4050m, 65 km, 7-8 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 17: Bike across Pang La (5150m,) to Choesang (4455m, 60 km, 6-7 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 18: Bike to Rongbuk (5000m, 24 km 3-4 hrs). Overnigt at guesthouse / camp.
Day 19: Bike or hike to Everest North Base camp (5200m, 8 km). Overnight at camp.
Day 20: Bike or drive across Pang La (5150m) to Tingri or Hot Springs (4350m, 75 km, 6-7 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 21: Bike to the base of La Lung La (4555m, 55 km, 4-5 hrs). Overnight at camp.
Day 22: Bike or drive across Lalung La (5124m) & Sung La (5200m) to Nyalam (3750m, 87km, 7-8 hrs by bike. . Overnight at hotel.
Day 23: Bike to the last Resort in Nepal (900m, 60 km 3-4 hrs). Overnight at resort.
Day 24: Bike or drive to Dhulikhel (1450m, 75 km, 5-6 hrs by bike), drive to Kathmandu (30 km, 1 hr). Overnight at hotel.
Day 25: Rest day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 26: Departure: As your time excusal and programme, we departure for your next destination. Or drop to international airport for final departure.
Thanks to Utmost
I walked the Kathmandu Valley Trek in February 2010. All staff were highly professional & great company. The route was interesting & the staff knowledge very good. They are also very funny guys.
All accommodation was arranged by Utmost & of a very good standard. They also arranged a tour of Kathmandu to see Temples etc.
I have no hesitation to recommend Utmost to anyone. I even tasted their own cooking I live to tell the tale!
Matt Baker
Peter - Australia
The team of Utmost Adventure are fantastic, Mr. Subin Thakuri young guys is very well organize, the Guide Temba Sherpa and local helpers are amazing, one of best experience in my life. Gokyo valley is one of best place to trek….
Christian (Monorojo) - Holland
Subin and the rest of the team are awesome guys with a good understanding and an even better expertise in what they are doing. Definitely a recommendation!!!! `keep up the good work and see you guys soon.
Namastee!!
Monorojo - Holland
Great to work with Utmost. The most important things in the mountains are expertise and experience. We have been lucky enough to work with them and all our clients are satisfied!
Pat Williams - United States
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Nicolas Gerardo -
I got the chance to trekk with Temba around Annapurna for 15 days, it was an incredible experience, amazing mountain views, meet dozens of people on the way and had a lot of fun drinking some beers after long-day walking days and crossing the Thorung La at 5416m !!! The experience was unique and Subin and all the guys working in Utmost provided me with everything I needed and more. Absolutetly recommendable company and guides to trek around.
Lena - Denmak
We have been trekking form Lukla to Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Chola pass and Gokyo and it was a great trip. On this trip it is very important to have a good guide, and we were very happy with this tour. We have had a good feeling about the way he guided us and everything went safe and great. You can have a good trust in this agency they will take good care of you.
We hope that you will have a good trekking and enjoy the big mountains and the beauty of Nepal.
Renaud Marie - France
NEWS OF THE TREK-YOGA IN NOVEMBER 2008 (Ghorepani-Chhomrong Landrunk, PHED)
This is a first in Nepal and this combination trekking - yoga was seen as complementary physical effort required for the trek and stretch the body needed to start the next day in good shape. The breathing exercises (pranayama) were also recognized needed to climb the stairs Nepalese unforgettable.
An organization was needed among all partners (guide, porters, professor of yoga, head lodges and trekkeurs. The search for the most appropriate place to practice yoga, kindness and quick understanding of all stakeholders to meet the group made the 2nd day that everything was functional. Whether it's morning or evening tea was served at the best place was found despite the conditions not always usable and carpets were installed ready to receive our body a little "broken" by walking or night!
I particularly enjoyed the respect of the time, silence during the course of course, sharing and porters and cameraman who accompanied us.
The trekkers, beginners yoga students and the teacher's competence has been demonstrated by the attendance of the group. This practice news for the majority, is an awareness of his breath, all the exercises are made aware what makes the big difference with gymnastics.
The practice has been adapted to the days of walking and new emerging every day especially in pranayama (breathing exercises have made many laugh at times, forced laughter or whistling cobra). In 5 days the group has progressed and the first finding was that they had no aches (whew for these ugly Little pets who come to stay in the thighs and calves!) and better management of their breathing.
The "sun salutation" was to go in the second week and what pleasure, what emotion to greet the sun at the foot of the majestic mountains such as Machhapuchhare or Annapurna IV.
A beauty and richness found nowhere else. The old lodges, the absence of his small comfort, the difference of our cultures and practices can be forgotten and incurred when we know what we take offers free nature. Just open your eyes, breathe and fill with energy present and alive.
A big thank you to unitholders, the guide has not always been an easy job, the teacher of yoga for his competence, his attention and his humility and cameraman who followed us throughout this trek and is now a practitioner of yoga and all group members for their understanding in organizing this first-trek yoga, their participation and attendance.
We will learn from this experience to maximize the coming holidays to spend together.
Preparation of new treks-yoga is underway for spring 2009 in the region of Helambu, Langtang and Gosaikund 9-day walk. For this season the forests of rhododendrons are in bloom and walk among his trees roses (and yes in Nepal are trees) is a real renewal.
DATES SET:
From 22 February to 6 March 2009
From April 5 to April 18, 2009
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John Bennett - England
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