The Longest Downhill Bicycling Cultural Tours -11 Days

This is an adrenaline-rush bicycling tour that drives you to the top of 5000 meter high mountain pass in Tibet and cycle back down to the bottom of deep valley in Nepal. A total of 3500 meter downhill bicycling tour combined with an exploration of Nepalese historic & scenic countryside amidst series of endless panorama of glistening high Himalayan peaks is the main highlight of this moderately graded trip. Throughout the trip you will be escorted by a local Nepalese mountain bike guide (also qualified as mechanic), 4WD support vehicle and a local Tibetan guide in Tibet. Accommodation will be in guest houses & resorts with all meals provided.

TRIP FACTS
Trip length: 11 Days
Grade: Gentle plus Moderate.
Starts in: Kathmandu – Nyalam (Tibet)
Ends in: Nyalam – Kathmandu
Accommodation: Guest house & Resort
Transportation: Mountain bike, 4WD land cruiser with support truck
Meals: All meals
Maximum altitude: 5124m.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m. airport, meet our staff, transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple & Patan durbar square with professional English speaking tour guide. 4/5 hrs.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Nagarkot (2175m.) drive, O/N at Hotel.
Day 04: Nagarkot - Dhulikhel (1440m.) bicycling
Day 05: Dhulikhel - Nyalam (3750m.) drive
Day 06: Acclimatization exercise at Nyalam
Day 07: Drive Nyalam-La lung-la (5124m.) & cycle to Last Resort (1650m.)
Day 08: Last resort - Dhulikhel drive or cycle.
Day 09: Dhulikhel - Panauti - Balthali Village Resort bicycling.
Day 10: Balthali-Namo Boudha-Dhulikhel & drive to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
Tibet Tour & Trek Cost:       USD Per Person.

Tour Cost Includes::

• All land transportation by Car, Land Cruiser, Van, Hiace mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
• 4 Night’s Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu at bed and breakfast basis as per programs.
• One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional English speaking tour guide with temples entrance fees.
• Best available standard Hotel accommodation in Nyalam & best available en-route on twin sharing with breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Transportation by Land Cruiser (Toyota 4500, best in Tibet)
• English speaking Chinese or, Tibetan guide while on tour.
• Tibet visa, permit and all applicable taxes and entrance fees.
• Airport transfers & supply of bottled oxygen in Car.
• PAC bag (Portable Altitude Chamber) & first aid medical Kit.
• All official taxes and service charge.

Tour Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Hotel accommodation after 8 nights stays in Nepal; Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, The Last Resort, Balthali and Namo Buddha.
• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Nepal & Hotel in Tibet.
• Personal clothing, tour equipments as well as sleeping bags. (required)
• Personal Nature expenses (Extra expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as sickness, accidents, road blockage, and other occurrences beyond our control.)
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes. (It is suggested you apply for a multiple entry visa for Nepal initially saving you the Nepal re-entry fee).
• Personal travel insurance. (Liability for insurance against sickness, accidents, loss of baggage, loss of life etc.)
• Tips for the tour guide.

Note:

1. We need a name list of each member 60 days before the trip confirmation for flight reservation.
2. Clear passport photocopy and a passport size photo of each member which should reach us 30 days before client's arrival in Kathmandu at info@culturaltreks.com ((jpeg or gif reduced to max. 25Kb per photo).
3. If you wish to join tours or trekking in Kathmandu you have to arrive as per the given programs and if you wish join in Lhasa can also possible.
4. If you are traveling in Nepal before going to Tibet, then you must apply for your Chinese visa in Kathmandu. We can get it within 2 days with your original passport.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m. airport, meet our staff, transfer to Hotel.
Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is itself an unforgettable experience, with the entire Nepalese Himalaya sprawling out below you. You will be met at the Airport by company representative to escort you to your hotel so, look out for Explore Himalaya signboard with your name on it.

Day 02: Sightseeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple and Patan durbar square with professional English speaking tour guide. 4/5 hrs.
Kathmandu is a strange mixture of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Western influence. There will be 4/5 hrs, a day guided tour to Famous & biggest Hindu shrine Pashupatinath temple, largest Buddhist stupa in town Bouddhanath, Patan durbar Square and Swayambhunath (Monkey temple). Rest of day is to sort out your biking arrangement; your guide is there to help you with everything.

Day 03: Drive to Nagarkot (2100m.)
To help you acclimatize before you enter high Tibetan plateau or high places trekking or expedition in Nepal you will driven to Nagarkot, a 2100 meter hill resort located 30 Kms away from Kathmandu. En route capture the most breathtaking panoramic Himalayan sights of Mt. Everest, Manaslu and Gauri Shankar. Nagarkot accommodates finest of resorts, hotels, restaurants and cafes. You will spend the night at one of the best resort or hotel in Nagarkot. In the evening, you can catch the most magnificent sunset view in Nagarkot.

Day 04: Downhill ride to Dhulikhel (1600m., 4 hrs approx)
You wake up early in the morning to the chirpings of birds. As you eye the nature, most heavenly sight of sunrise view rejuvenates your senses. After a leisurely breakfast you commence your biking adventure along the leisurely downhill trail to Dhulikhel amidst the enchanting picturesque vistas of Himalayas through interesting Nepalese countryside. Dhulikhel, an ancient town situated 30 kms east of Kathmandu is renowned for its traditional buildings, the continuing Newari lifestyle and breathtaking views of the snowy Himalaya.

Day 05: Drive to Nyalam (3750m.) 5 hrs approx, 123 km.
After early breakfast you will drive through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal Tibet border, a large section of the road runs parallel to Bhote Koshi river. After completing the border formalities at both the Nepalese and Chinese immigration posts and meeting Tibetan guide you will further drive up a series of incredibly steep switchbacks to Zhangmu on the Tibetan side of the border. A short drive of only 30km from the border takes you to Nyalam, on a steep winding road which passes through a mossy gully with cascading waterfalls.

Day 06: Rest Day at Nyalam
You spend a day in Nyalam in order to acclimatize before heading up high. An acclimatization exercise walk/ride to Milereppa cave will be arranged.

Day 07: Drive to La Lung La (5124m., 50 km - 1.5 hrs approx) and cycle back to the Last resort (1600m, 97 km – 3 hrs approx)
Fit and well-acclimatized after the exercise of the last few days, you will drive for a little more then an hour from the lush, green lower hills into the dry, arid landscape of the Tibetan Plateau. Once you are on the top of La Lung La you will be treated with a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range including Mt Everest - a fitting backdrop to the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau. After a brief rest on the top of the pass you are now ready for huge adrenaline rush as you dart down world’s longest downhill track to the last resort located just on the bank of Bhote Koshi river. After a sumptuous lunch at exotic the Last Resort you can stroll down the river or spend the day relaxing by the river admiring surrounding views of lush green hills.

Day 08: Drive or bike to Dhulikhel (7 km)
Today you have two options to choose from. You can ride all the way to Dhulikhel along paved road with occasional small climb or board support vehicle.

Day 09: bike to Balthali village resort via Panauti (17 kms)
After breakfast at resort, your off-road biking journey continues. Panauti and Balthali, two villages located near Kathmandu, but away from the beaten tourist track. They are photographer's paradise, with the contrast of richly coloured villages against a backdrop of snow capped mountains. You will stop at Panauti, an ancient traditional village which houses 800 years old Indreshwor temple famous for its intriguing woodcarving. The track to Balthali village continues through paddy & potato field.

Day 10: Balthali – Namo Buddha – Dhulikhel Biking & drive to Kathmandu (30 km)
After exploring Balthali Village a typical Nepali countryside, a place of isolation and relaxation amidst terraced rice fields and thatched farm houses, you peddle along dirt track through rice fields to Namo Buddha, a sacred Buddhist stupa with grand view of snowy peaks in distance. A 14 km cycling along dirt track brings you to Dhulikhel where you board vehicle to Kathmandu.

Day 11: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Note: Mountain bike suitable for this trail are available on buy or hire in Kathmandu and we can take care of hiring procedure.

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