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Mystic ride on the roof of the world

(17 Nights & 18 Days)

Tour Type: Adventure. Hotel:3 **** in Kathmandu *** in Lhasa. Other places resorts/hotels and guest house of basic accommodation (attached toilet & bathroom). Bikes: 500 CC Royal Enfield – excellent condition bikes. Back up: Land cruiser and Truck in Tibet and Mini Bus in Nepal section. Mechanic: Depending on the group size there will be 1 or 2 mechanics. Road Captain: 1 road captain for the entire trip.
(Note: if you are a true biker you should not miss this ride)

Best Season: Mid March - Mid June. Mid September - End November

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1300m); Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and familiarization of the Motorcycles; Day 3: Ride to Last Resort / Kodari; Day 4: Kodari - Zhangmu – Nyalum 3900m (Tibet); Day 5: Nyalum (acclimatization); Day 6: Shegar (4350m); Day 7: Shigatse (3900m); Day 8: Gyantse (3950m); Day 9: Lhasa (3650m); Day 10: Lhasa Sightseeing; Day 11: Lhasa Sightseeing; Day 12: Shigatse; Day 13: Shegar;
Day 14: Rongbuk Monastery; Day 15: Excursion to Everest Base Camp (North) & Back to Rongbuk Monastery; Day 16: Nyalum; Day 17: Exit to Nepal and drive to Kathmandu; Day 18: Departure from Nepal

This trip to Tibetan plateau and the Everest Base Camp on Royal Enfield Classic motorbike can easily be described as a trip of a life time! It entails passing through time forgotten Tibetan villages, visiting ancient monasteries, crossing some of the highest motor-able roads above 5000 meter high passes and getting fantastic views of the Himalayan ranges. Most of the road are broad and black topped (some places are graveled) traffic is low in most of the places but drives on the right side of the road.

Footsteps of Kipling Tour

Tibet a sacred land of myths and mysteries was opened to tourism in 1985. Before this, it avoided influence from the West and this country developed its unique culture and religion independently. Since Tibet was governed by the spiritual leaders, monasteries and religious institutions were the backbone of power so the importance and prestige were shown by the size and magnificent architecture of these buildings. Tibetan Buddhism contains many elements of their older religion,” Bon Po” which worshipped the sky, moon, sun, fire, soil and even evil spirits and this is why a monastery such as Tashilhunpo contains thousands of unique statues, paintings (thangka), religious and historical books that to visit in detail would take weeks. The Monasteries are crowded by pilgrims who often travel long distances to fulfill their vows and wishes and their emotions show that religion still holds a very important place in their daily lives.

Tibet: extremely remote and isolated by the most formidable Himalayan ranges is a fascinating world of timeless splendor, unique tradition and breathtaking scenery awaits all travelers to the Roof of the World and what better way to see all these and more than on Classic Royal Enfield motorbikes.