People's Voice

  • Hi!

    Thank you Surendra and the team. Our recent trip to Nepal was very well organised by Firante Treks and Expeditions. The planning process was very efficient with good email communications and safe transfer of funds, and rapid confirmation that they had been received. The trek was for 18 days and well organised, and at all times we felt that our safety and comfort was paramount. The inevitable illnesses, cuts and blisters were dealt with very professionally. I would certainly recommend Firante Treks to anyone trekking in Nepal & Tibet.

    Nigel
    Australia

  • Dear Surendra,

    We are back home today. Thank you so much for organizing our trek to Nepal. We had a great trek and we really enjoyed our holiday in Nepal. Chulendra is a great guide. 
     
    We will definately see you for next holiday.
     

    Mads and Malene
    Denmark

  • Dear Sonam,

    It was a great pleasure biking with you through Tibet (Lhasa to Kathmandu) September/October 2007. The perfect organisation made the journey in this unique Land to an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for whole Firante treks & Expeditions team.



    Alfons Rein
    Dornbirn, Austria

  • Namaste Pradhu,
    This is Helga from the Wolfgang-group. You are so nice! This is very kind of you. Well, the group really was happy. You and the cooking staff, service men and the boys have been wonderful ambassadors for Firante Treks: No moods, no bad temper, always helpful and watchful. You all made our trekking to Mt. Kailash a success. Surendra really should know what good crew he has provided. It is really true: This trekking was a memorable one! I am sure, no one of us will forget it.

    Helga
    Germany

Mountain Biking Lhasa To Kathmandu

Trip Facts
  • Area: Tibet
  • Activities: Adventure Bicycling
  • Duration: 23
  • Grade: Difficult
  • Max. Group: 12
  • Min. group: 4
  • Season: Mar, April, May, Jun, Sept, Oct & Nov
  • Departure Dates: 2, Difficult, 2011-10-28

The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be classified as one of the most demanding rides` open to cyclists.  You have to deal with high altitude, long distances, various kinds of weather, bad road conditions and change of life style. The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride could be one of the highest in the world. Proper acclimatisation is vital to anyone hoping to complete this expedition. For this purpose we spent four days acclimatizing, while sightseeing and enjoying the city and surroundings of Lhasa.

We begin with a flight of one hour from Kathmandu to Gongar International Airport in Tibet and drive to Lhasa, the main capital and starting point of our expedition. We have to cross 6 high passes and descend from the Tibetan Plateau before reaching our final destination, Nepal.  The majority of our time we will spend on the Tibetan Plateau at heights above 4000 metres. Exploring various side valleys such as the route to Everest Base Camp, will involve cycling on much rougher dirt & stony tracks. Daily distances will range from 50 up to 110 kilometres. This may not sound particularly great, especially not to road-orientated cyclists, but the high altitude, difficult terrain, head winds and tough ascents will make cycling in this region a challenge for everyone. During this ride we will definitely take enough time to embrace the magnificent sights and discover the people and their culture, which altogether make this tour an unforgettable experience.

All Inclusive Bike Tour  - Our all-inclusive tour includes: all supplies, camping, food, support jeep, truck, cook.  All will be ready for you in a   deluxe style, you just bike and be there.

Self Camping Bike Tour - Guidelines can be provided to assist you on these tours, but this is meant to be a tour that is framed up by the group travelling. An itinerary or travel plan is given as a recommended guide and from there you have a large degree of freedom to complete your tour within the guidelines of what is legal under Chinese travel laws in Tibet. Camps and duration of your biking day etc are mostly at your discretion. This is self-camping and cooking.

Tea House Bike Tour - Guidelines can be provided to assist you on these tours, but this is meant to be a tour that is framed up by the group travelling. An itinerary or travel plan is given as a recommended guide. On this tour you will spend your nights at Tibetan local teahouses on bed and breakfast basis and you will choose your lunch and dinner.