Adventure10 Days

Tibet Motorcycle Tour

An epic 10-day motorcycle adventure from Kathmandu through the Kyirong border into Tibet, riding to Everest Base Camp, Shigatse, and Lhasa. Ride through some of the world's most dr...

Duration
10 Days
🏔️
Max Altitude
5,200m
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Difficulty
Challenging
👥
Group Size
4-12 Riders
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Start Point
Kathmandu
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Best Season
May - October

Tour Overview

An epic 10-day motorcycle adventure from Kathmandu through the Kyirong border into Tibet, riding to Everest Base Camp, Shigatse, and Lhasa. Ride through some of the world's most dramatic mountain landscapes on paved Tibetan roads. Suitable for experienced riders seeking the ultimate Himalayan adventure.

Tour Highlights

Ride from Kathmandu to Lhasa on motorcycles
Cross Kyirong Nepal-Tibet border
Ride to Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
Friendship Highway — world's most scenic road
Peikucuo Lake & Pelku Tso
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Shigatse
Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple Lhasa
Chinese Temporary Driving License & Road Permit included

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu to Kyirong Border

Depart Kathmandu after breakfast. Ride to Rasuwagadhi-Kerung friendship bridge. Clear customs and immigration. Ride 24km to Kyirong town.

🏨 Kyirong - Pilgrim Inn Hotel🏔️ 2,700m🛣️ 160km
Day 2

Kyirong to Old Tingri

Breakfast in Kyirong. Ride via Peikucuo Lake with views of Mt. Shishapangma (8,027m). From Old Tingri, clear views of Mt. Everest and Cho Oyu.

🏨 Old Tingri - Snow Leopard Hotel🏔️ 4,300m🛣️ 270km
Day 3

Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp

Ride to Everest Base Camp (5,200m). Pass 5 peaks over 8,000m. Visit Rongbuk Monastery — highest monastery in the world.

🏨 EBC - Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse🏔️ 5,200m🛣️ 75km
Day 4

EBC to Shigatse

Watch the Everest sunrise. Ride back via Geula Pass through farming villages. Arrive Shigatse — Tibet's 2nd largest city.

🏨 Shigatse - Tashi Chode Hotel🏔️ 3,850m🛣️ 350km
Day 5

Shigatse to Lhasa via Gyantse

Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Ride to Gyantse — visit Pelchoe Monastery. Continue via Yamdrok Lake and Karo La Glacier to Lhasa.

🏨 Lhasa - Banakshol Hotel🏔️ 3,650m🛣️ 360km
Day 6

Lhasa Sightseeing

Potala Palace — Tibet's most iconic building. Jokhang Temple — holiest in Tibet. Barkhor Street pilgrim circuit and market.

🏨 Lhasa - Banakshol Hotel🏔️ 3,650m🛣️ City tour
Day 7

Lhasa to Shigatse

Ride back to Shigatse along scenic Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra). Stunning river valley views.

🏨 Shigatse - Tashi Chode Hotel🏔️ 3,850m🛣️ 270km
Day 8

Shigatse to Old Tingri

Ride back west crossing two mountain passes above 5,000m. Dramatic high altitude riding.

🏨 Old Tingri - Snow Leopard Hotel🏔️ 4,300m🛣️ 270km
Day 9

Old Tingri to Kyirong

Final ride on Tibetan roads back to Kyirong. Last night in Tibet.

🏨 Kyirong - Pilgrim Inn Hotel🏔️ 2,700m🛣️ 270km
Day 10

Kyirong to Kathmandu

Cross border at Rasuwagadhi. Ride back to Kathmandu. Souvenir shopping. Tour ends.

🏨 Kathmandu🏔️ 1,400m🛣️ 160km

Price Includes / Excludes

✅ Price Includes

All accommodations listed
Chinese Visa fees
Breakfast daily
All ground transportation in Tibet
Chinese Temporary Driving License & Road Permit
All entrance fees
All Tibet Travel Permits
DFA guide fees
1 Support vehicle
Luggage transportation KTM-Kyirong-KTM

❌ Price Excludes

International airfare to/from Kathmandu
Lunch & dinner
Bottled water
Travel vaccinations
Travel & medical insurance
Motorcycle & fuel
Photography fees inside temples
Gratuities to guide & driver
Personal items
Starting From
Contact for Price
Per person (twin sharing)
Duration10 Days
DifficultyChallenging
Max Altitude5,200m
Group Size4-12 Riders
Best SeasonMay - October

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