Throttle to Tibet

Arrive | Altitude: 1,400m | No riding
Touch down in the Himalayan capital. Kathmandu is a city of controlled chaos – ancient temples, honking horns, and prayer flags in the wind. A Legendary Moto Rides crew member will greet you and escort you to the hotel. This evening, you’ll meet your motorcycle, your crew, and your fellow adventurers. We also begin the paperwork for your Tibet Group Visa – your passport to ride above the clouds.

Local exploration | Visa processing
While we handle the Chinese visa process, you dive into Nepal’s cultural soul. Wander ancient courtyards, sip chai in the alleys of Thamel, or visit Swayambhunath – the Monkey Temple. This day eases you into Himalayan rhythm and heightens the anticipation for what’s ahead.

Acclimatization Ride | Ride Time: 3 hrs
Time to fire up your Royal Enfield and escape the city's tangle. We ride to Nagarkot, a ridge offering panoramic Himalayan views. It’s a scenic loop, perfect to get familiar with your machine, your crew, and the roads of Nepal.

After breakfast, you will ride to Syabru Besi. When you reach the village of Ranipauwa, there is a fine view of the Annapurna Mountain range in the west and the Langtang Mountain range in the east. Overnight at a hotel in Syabru Besi.

Head towards the immigration and customs formalities on both sides (Nepal and Tibet, China). Upon arrival, you will check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore around the town to acclimate. Overnight at hotel Qiaomulangzong

You will start the scenic ride from Gyirong to Shegar crossing over a few mountain passes among which is Kungthang la pass (5236 meters), one of the highest and you will bypass Tibetan town of Old Tingri from where you will have a good view of Himalaya Mountain range including Everest and few other mountain whose elevations are above 8000 meters. Upon arrival at Shegar, you will check in at the hotel and rest. Overnight at hotel Everest.

After breakfast, head off for a 150-kilometer flat stretch to Shigatse. The route today is scenic, with only a small pass of 4300 meters. Upon arrival, you will check in at the hotel and, following a lunch break, you will first go to a health checkup, then take the bikes for checking at the Shigatse vehicle maintenance center. Once you pass all the check-ups, you will be granted a temporary bike driving license and temporary plates.
Stay in Shigatse at Shigayangcha Hotel.

First thing in the morning, you will visit the Shigatse city traffic police station to apply for the temporary driving license, which takes one to two hours depending on the group size, and a short traffic rules and regulations session will be conducted by the traffic police. Ride along the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which starts from the western part of Tibet near Kailash, and it flows through the Tsang region, Nyingtri, the eastern forest region of Tibet, and finally it flows into the Bay of Bengal. There is a beautiful landscape on the way with dunes.
Overnight at the hotel Gangyan or Xinding.

*Note: Process bike for observation (It has been made mandatory that all Motorcycle be sent for examination to the Police headquarters of Shigatse, who will recheck all the permits from Lhasa Police Headquarters, Custom clearance etc and then issue the pass for the motorcycles to travel through Shigatse prefecture and also issue a temporary local driving licence to all motorcycle riders as per the list and details.

After breakfast, meet the representative and proceed for the tour of Potala Palace. Your sightseeing begins with a visit to the imposing Potala Palace, once the home of the Dalai Lama. Visit Jokhang temple, home of the most precious Buddha image in Tibet. Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is the bustling Barkhor marketplace, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa.
Overnight at a hotel, Gangyan or Xinding.

We’ll ride to the most beautiful lake in Tibet – Yumdrok Lake. It has a stunning view of Nynjing Kansar Mountain (7111m). Arriving in Gyantse, we’ll visit the Gyantse Dzong Fortress.
Overnight at Manor Hotel

After breakfast, set out for Shigatse via the northern route. The route today is relatively straightforward but scenic at times when you ride along the YarlungTsangpo (Brahmaputra River). Check in at the hotel and the rest of the day is for rest and self exploration around the city.
Overnight at Yuanfu Hotel.

From Sakya, you will ascend to the Gyatso la pass at 5248 meters, the highest pass on this section of the journey, which is marked by a gate adorned with prayer flags. From here, you will descend to Shegar. From Tingri, you will come out on the main road and slowly negotiate traffic to the signpost, which points to the Qomolangma (Everest) National Park. Sulkily breathing dust and leaving a dust trail, you will arrive at Rongbuk Monastery and the Lodges of Rongbuk. In the distance, towering above everything else is Mount Everest, the mother of the earth at 8848 meters. Nowadays, the road is all back-topped till the Rongbuk. Overnight at hotel Rongbuk Hotel.

After breakfast, you will pay a visit to Everest Base Camp, which lies at 5200 meters, if you missed it the day before. Follow the dirt road south and the Dzakar Chu (river), DzaRongphu, Everest Base Camp settlement has now been moved here. The Everest Base Camp is just beyond some moraine hills. From Tingri, you will ride on the highest plateau of the world with a typical view of the Tibetan landscape, offering the sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world. Overnight at a Hotel Qiaomulangzong

After breakfast, ride down 24 kilometers to the border and the Nepal-Tibet Friendship Bridge. Here, the porters will transfer the luggage to the Nepal side, and you will bid farewell to your guide and riders from Tibet. Complete the Chinese immigration and then cross the Friendship Bridge. You will be met by representatives from Nepal who will assist you in completing the Nepali customs and immigration and take you to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check in at a hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at a Hotel Tibet.

After breakfast, you will have free time for the final departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight.