Kathmandu Lhasa Motorbike Tour

Kathmandu Lhasa Motorbike Tour

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Duration

12 days

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Max Altitude

5200

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Difficulty

Moderate

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Starts from

Lhasa Tibet

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Trips Ends at

Kathmandu

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Activity

Motorbike Ride

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Accommodation

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Meals

Breakfast

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Weather

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Best Season

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Kathmandu Lhasa Motorbike Tour Overview

The Kathmandu to Lhasa Motorbike Tour is a fantastic way to explore the best of Nepal and Tibet. The motorbike trip always provides the riders with a unique sense of adventure, thrill, and a rush of adrenaline.

In this well-planned trip, the 12-day Kathmandu to Lhasa motorbike tour encompasses all of the highlights of Himalayan scenery, spiritual and cultural exploration.

You may meander around Kathmandu's bustling backstreets, admiring the city's famed Hindu and Buddhist heritages. Then there's the breathtaking Himalayan scenery, sacred Buddhist places, and dedicated Tibetan pilgrims, among other things, which all add up to the most enthralling experience on your Royal Enfield Bike.

Tibet's capital, Lhasa (3,650 m), is rich in cultural and natural splendor, as well as historic cultural artifacts.

Motorbike riding from Kathmandu to Lhasa takes you over the Tibetan Plateau's desolate, small towns of people reflecting ancient Tibetan culture and customs, nomadic herdsman grazing their animals, all in the backyard of the world's tallest mountains. It may not seem cozy, but it is a thrilling adventure that will be with you for the rest of your life.

This multicountry motorbike tour takes you to explore Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu. The temple city boasts an illustrious two-thousand-year history and a refined culture that stands among Asia's best, with a plethora of Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, and monuments. It is commonly referred to as an open museum of ancient arts and architecture, and it has plenty more to offer visitors.

Kathmandu Valley is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage landmarks.

Riding in Royal Infield Bike and touring around this incredible destination on bumpy, off-the-beaten-path, twisty-turn curroads provides the rider with a new level of satisfaction, thrill, and worth doing it.

So, simply immerse yourself in the enigmatic aura of Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism and take in the breathtaking Himalayan scenery and unusual culture with the thrilling motorbike ride that leaves a permanent impression on you.

Motorbike Tour Highlights

  • In both Nepal and Tibet, visit some of the most important Hindu and Buddhist sites.

  • Visit the world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley (Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, and Swayambhunath)

  • Ride with a sense of adventure on a variety of unusual roadways.

  • Experience the thrill of riding to the base of the world's tallest mountain, Mt. Everest.

  • Get a taste of the fascinating life atop the world's roof.

  • Fantastic opportunity to be a natural photographer.

Best Season

Travelers can do motorbike tours all days and seasons of the year. The only difference you get is the different shades of beauty of nature. 

Autumn and spring is the best times to do any kind of adventure activities. These offer sunny and very pleasant weather. While riding your royal infield, you can see the breathtaking landscapes, mountain peaks, small human settlements, and many other scenarios. Almost every rider or traveler prefers these two seasons to explore nature because of the good weather and climate with the blooming beauty of nature.

Riding with the cold breeze in the winter is a fantastic travel experience that every bike trip enthusiast should attempt. The weather will be cold and mild during the day and frigid at night. While riding, you can also witness the glowing white snow in Tibet. Begin with caution to make your winter ride more exciting and memorable.

Summer and monsoon seasons bring bright, sunny days with plenty of rain. Riding during this season will be a bit more challenging due to the rain, as the road conditions may be poor and some roadways may be muddy and slippery, but going on a motorbike tour during the rain is still a fantastic experience. That feeling is incredible.

Permits

All foreigners, excluding Chinese and Tibetans, must get a Tibet visa and travel authorization in order to enter Tibet. Tibet travel permits are issued by the Tibet Tourism Department. Tourists are unable to apply for their own travel permits. The Tibet Office will only accept applications from recognized travel agencies. Permits or visas for Tibet are issued on paper, not in your passport. 

(Note: It is critical to understand the distinction between a Tibet travel permit and a Tibet visa. You cannot enter Tibet solely based on a Chinese visa. You must obtain a Tibet Travel Permit before entering Tibet.)

Necessary documents for Tibet Visa /Permit:-

  • A clear scan copy of your passport that is valid for at least six months.

  • Emailing a copy of a Chinese visa (For those travelers who are entering Tibet from mainland China).

  • You must fill out a form with your most recent passport-size photo at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. For travelers departing from Nepal.

  • Approval of the travel permit by the Tibet Tourism Government Department takes at least 3 days. Applying for a Tibet permit a little earlier is far safer, as the processing might take little time.

  • Diplomat passport holders, journalists, professional media photographers, and government officials cannot get Tibet travel permission through travel agencies. They can only come in through the foreign affairs mechanism.

Tibet Permit and Visa Costs:

The Chinese government frequently updates Tibet travel regulations, leading to changes in visa costs and requirements. The visa fee structure varies depending on nationality, with some travelers eligible for a free or waived visa. However, these policies are subject to change at any time.

For this reason, the Tibet Travel Permit is included in our packages, but the visa is not. To get the most recent visa updates, please contact us directly.

Additionally, a free visa is only available under specific conditions. You must be traveling privately, or, if you are traveling in a group, all members must have the same nationality. This does not apply to group-joining tours, as participants usually have different nationalities.

Itinerary Detail

What is Included / Not Included

Includes
  • All -Airport Arrivals & Departure transfer as per itinerary

  • Twin/Double Bed Sharing Standard Accommodations as per itinerary

  • 01 Full Day Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu

  • Daily breakfast at Hotel as per Itinerary

  • All Entrance fees, Permits, Road Permits, Vehicle permits

  • An English-Speaking Nepali Marshal( Rider Guide) and Tibetan Guide

  • Support( Back up) Van/Truck with Essential Tools as per Itinerary

  • Customs clearance at the border

  • Rongbuk Entry Fee & Monastery Entrance Fee

  • Chomolongma (Everest) National Park fees

  • Insurance during travel (personal accident coverage, mandatory driving coverage in China)

  • A local driver's license.

  • Portable oxygen cylinder with 2 bottles in case of emergency

  • All expenses for the Mechanic( Depending on group size), including lodging, meals, permits, allowances, and transportation from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

  • Rider's Fee, wages as er itinerary

  • Royal Enfield/Himalayan 411 CC motorbikes as per itinerary( Ktm- Lhasa- Ktm)

  • Fuel for the bike during the whole journey

Accommodation

We, Himalayan Trekkers, make every attempt to provide our guests with the safest and most pleasant accommodations possible. In Kathmandu, we usually provide a Standard hotel( 3* Standard) with all of the amenities, However, we can customize the accommodations as per travelers' requirements, interests, and availability for an additional cost.

Lhasa has the widest selection of hotels, ranging from Budget to Luxury. Shigatse has fewer options, with 4-star hotels being the highest quality. In other parts of Tibet, lodging is a little more modest, consisting mostly of typical Budget to standard( Like 3 *) hotels and guest Houses.

Meals

During this Kathmandu to Lhasa Motorbike Tour riders can have so many different kinds of food. In Kathmandu, there are plenty of option in food from national to international such as Nepali, Thakali, Indian, Korean, Chinese, continental, Italian, and many more. All the meals during this trip will be safe and hygienic, so travelers do not have to worry about it. 

In Lhasa, you can have a variety of Tibetan food, which is very delicious and full of notorious. Try some of the local food to get the original taste of Tibet.

FAQ

Do I need a license to ride in Tibet?

For Tibet motorbike tour, we will offer you a temporary Chinese driver's license. You can drive to Tibet if you have one of these. To get the temporary driving license we need your scan copy of your original international driving license.

Which type of Motorbike will be provided during the tour?

We offer a 411 CC Royal Enfield Himalayan or a 500 CC Royal Enfield classic motorbike, both of which are quite powerful and comfortable for long journeys. 

Please let us know which bike is most convenient for you. If you require other brands of motorcycles, we can arrange them if they are available in Nepal or Tibet.

Are the streets safe in Lhasa (Tibet) while riding the motorbike?

In general, Lhasa (Tibet) is a safe place to visit. Almost all Natives (Tibetans) are devout Buddhists who believe that good deeds would benefit them in the afterlife, and crime is quite uncommon in this nation. 

What currency I can use in Tibet?

The Chinese Yuan is the currency unit. All foreign currencies can be exchanged at the Bank of China. Saturdays and Sundays are bank holidays in Tibet/China. Outside of banks, especially outside of Lhasa, travelers' cheques and credit cards are extremely difficult to cash.

What is the time zone if Tibet?

Despite its vast landscape, all of China's time zones are calculated from Beijing, which is 8 hours ahead of GMT standard time. Tibetan time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, as we now know (GMT). 

It's also two hours and fifteen minutes ahead of Nepalese standard time and two hours and thirty minutes ahead of Indian standard time.

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