9 Days Tibet Motorbike Tours
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In order to make it easier for you to choose the right trip, we have graded our trips with certain Trip Level System from 1 to 4 according to the degree of activities and altitude. We have also suggested the most suitable groups or individuals for each Trip Level.
In the Trip Overview of each itinerary there is also a brief description of what the Trip is like.
Our staffs at the Explore Tibet are always happy to answer any questions you have and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests and level of fitness.
1. Easy
Light walking and hiking that is suitable for all level of fitness, generally altitude range between 3500m/9800ft to 4000m/13000ft. Hotels and guesthouses accommodation.
Suitable for family with kids and senior groups.
2. Moderate
May included moderate level of hiking, biking, horse riding and maximum altitude of 5000m/16000ft. Hotels and guesthouses accommodation.
Suitable for family with kids bigger than 12 years, individual having average level for fitness.
3. Moderate to Strenuous
May include high altitude hiking up to 6 hours, long hour driving and sometimes overnight at around 5000m/16000ft, require a moderately high level of fitness, camping and basic lodging facility.
Suitable for adult family, individuals physically fit and have experiences of high altitude trekking.
4. Strenuous
May include high altitude trekking and mountaineering, camping and basic lodging facilities, altitude range from 3600m/9800ft to 6000m/19000ft.
Suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.

Days | Trip Outline | Activity | Accommodation |
Day 1 | Arrival in Kyirong or Girong (2400m) | Pick up and transfer to hotel, rest at hotel. | Phuntsok Rabsel hotel |
Day 2 | Kyirong – Old Tingri – Shegar (4200m) | Lagen pass (5273m) | Roof of the world hotel |
Day 3 | Shegar – Lhatse – Shigatse (3900m) | Tso la pass (4500m) | Gesar hotel |
Day 4 | Shigatse – Lhasa (3600m) | Yarlung Tsangpo river | Norta hotel |
Day 5 | Lhasa sightseeing | Potala palace | Norta hotel |
Day 6 | Lhasa – Gyangtse – Shigatse (3900m) | Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Kumbum Stupa | Gesar hotel |
Day 7 | Shigatse – Shegar – EBC (5050m) | Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk monastery | EBC guesthouse |
Day 8 | EBC - Old Tingri - Gyirong/Kyirong (3680m), 350km, approx 6hrs | Mt. Shishapama, Peikutso lake, Kyirong Valley | Phuntsok Rabsel hotel |
Day 9 | Depart from Tibet Border Gyirong Port | send off to the Gyirong Border and leave to KTM |
Day 1. ARRIVAL TO KYIRONG BORDER (2300m)- NEW TINGRI-FROM KATHMANDU, 380km.
Attractions; Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge, Typical Nepalese Villages and newly opened border for foreigners.
We will arrive in Kyirong (Tibetan border) in the morning and our Tibetan guides will meet your group at the China Custom and do all the formalities for bikes/clients. Once we finished that we need to prepare long drive for New Tingri or Shegar which is almost 380km away from the China Custom. We will stop at local hotel in Tingri, further acclimatization in Tingri local hotel.Day 2. OLD TINGRI (4300m)- LHATSE – SHIGATSE (3900m),330km,6hrs. (B)
Attractions: Beautiful Sceneries of Himalayan ranges and short view of Mt.Everest from Kori village. We will drive from Old Tingri to Shigatse through the Gyatso la pass (5200m) we will see the Himalayan ranges and also the snowcapped mountains in distance. After making stop over on the pass we will enjoy the slope highway to Shigatse and overnight in a Gesar hotel in Shigatse.Day 3. SHIGATSE (3900m)- GYANGTSE (3900m) - LHASA, 360km, 8-9hrs. (B)
Attractions: Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Kumbum stupa, Yamdrok lake,
This day will enjoy the landscapes and typical Tibetan villages from Shigatse city which is the second largest city in Tibet and once we arrive there, we will visit Tashi Lhunpo monastery. It one of the largest functioning monasteries in Western Tibet. It was built in 1447 and holds the remains of the Panchen Lamas. It is a magical experience to wander the halls of this forgotten jewel, taking in the sounds of monks chanting and smelling the incense burning in a ceremonial fashion. Once we have our lunch in the city, we will continue our drive to Gyangtse which is only 90km. On the way we will see the famous agricultural lands of Tibet. Arrival to Gyangtse we will check in hotel either in Yeti or Gyangtse hotel basis on parking area for bikes. If we have enough time then we will visit Kumbum monastery, it is a magnificent structure with many rooms and is the largest stupa in Tibet. It is not only well known for its architecture but also for its old sculptures and paintings hidden inside. After that we will continue our drive through Kampa la Pass (4700m) and will see Yamdrok Lake. This lake is very holy and shines with a transcendent, turquoise color. Mt.Nyenchen Khangsar, with its snowcapped peaks, glistens in the morning light. We then continue to drive along the lake for a few kilometers until we get to a lunch spot near Nagartse. Before we get to Nagartse town we will explore the many lush valleys and beautiful Tibetan villages we pass through. On our way from Gyantse, we will stop at Karo la (5150m) to see the sparkling Nyenchen Kangsar Glacier. By late afternoon, we will arrive Lhasa quite late after lines of attractions on the way and overnight in Tashi Norta or similar hotel in Lhasa.Day 4. LHASA ESCORTED TOUR. (B)
Attractions; Jokhang temple and bustling Bakhor Street and Potala palace.
Today is your first day on the high plateau and some of you may have little head ach which is very common for travelers by the high altitude, so drinking enough water and mild activity on the first few days is recommendable. In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple in the center of the Old Lhasa city. Jokhang temple is one of the most scared temples in all over Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since from early days. After that you have time to walk around the Bakhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as crowded central market of Lhasa, during the old days it is the most famous local market but now it is changed to tourist gift shopping center. The amazing day will be ended with a visit to the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, it was first built by 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in 7thcentury and later in 17th century rebuilt by 5th Dalai Lama, since then it was home to the Dalai Lama and his government. Walking though the long steps are quite challenging but it is worthwhile to leave your footsteps in the spiritual palace of God of compassion, which listed in the world heritage in 1994. Continues acclimatize and alleviate jet lag rest of the day. Overnight in Tashi Norta or similar hotel in Lhasa.Day 5. LHASA (3600m) – SHIGATSE (3900m), 280Km, 7hrs. (B)
Attractions: Yarlung Tsangpo river. Overnight in hotel.
Today we drive to Shigatse on Friendship Highway and by late afternoon, we will arrive in the town of Shigatse where we will stay overnight in Gesar hotel.Day 6. SHIGATSE (3900m) – NEW TINGRI/SHEGAR (4400m), 240km, 7hrs. (B)
Attractions; Rongbuk monastery and Mt. Everest base camp.
Today we will drive straight to Shegar by crossing several passes along the way, you will have the first views of mighty Himalayans from the pass of Gyatso la(5400m) after Lhatse and distant view of Mt. Everest from its viewing point soon after climb down Gyatso la, shortly after the pass we will arrive to Shegar which is the nearest town to EBC. Overnight at Roof of the world/Snow leopard hotel. Note: before leaving Shigatse, your guide needs some time to obtain the ATP from the local PSB, ATP is also known as Alien’s Travel Permit and it is a permit that should be issued for the border check at ShegarDay 7. SHEGAR – EBC (5200M), 110KM, 6HRS. (B).
Attractions: Mt.Everest, Rongbuk monastery.
Today after breakfast we will drive to border check point at Shegar, turn off the Friendship Highway and drive toward south in the valley, cross over the Gawu la pass[5250m] through zigzags road, from the pass you will amaze the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its mighty peaks beyond 8000m, Mt.Makalu(8463m), Mt.Lotse(8516m), Mt.Everest(8844m), Mt.Cho Oyu(8201m) and Mt.Shishapama(8020m) from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then finally the day’s destination - Everest Base Camp located in the Rongbuk valley. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in the world and it consist both monks and nuns. Afternoon you have an option to do a short trekking from the tent guesthouses community to E.B.C, it will take you about 2 hours or more per your physical condition (6Km). Or you can take the dedicated minibus instead. We suggest you bring your own sleeping bags for the night if available as the local tent guesthouses reuse the blankets for several weeks due to their poor facility. Overnight in local tent/Rongbuk monastery guesthouse.Day 8. RONGBUK (5000m) - OLD TINGRI (4390m) – KYIRONG KUO(1800m).
Attractions: Beautiful scenery over the Thongla Pass, impressive view of Mt. Shishapama, Peikutso lake.
As we awake the next morning, a striking view of luminous peaks is highlighted by the sun and it is bittersweet to say goodbye to this landscape that we have gotten to know so well. Next, we will drive south to Nepal and traverse the Thongla pass. Then drive along the Peikutso lake with a great view of the Mt Shishapama, gradually descend into Kyirong valley with a series of switchback bends, the dry climate changes into a warm, moist environment and it is clear that we are drawing into the Indian subcontinent. Our destination is Tibet border town Kyirong which is just opened border for travelers, because the previously Zhangmu border was closed after the deadly Nepal earthquake in April 2015. Overnight in a local hotel in Kyirong.Day 9. KYIRONG KUO (1800m) - SABRUBESI. 95km.
Today our staff will help our group to cross the border. We drive down to the friendship bridge and our guide will help you to clear the China Customs, from there our Tibetan staffs are not allow stepping further and time to say your farewells. Before your departure, we will appreciate if you can spend a short time to evaluate our services either by filling the feedback form or simply send us an email. When you crossed the bridge, you will get into Nepal and Nepal visa can be obtained at the arrival by paying USD25 for 15 days tourist visa. Then you can easily find jeeps and buses from the Nepalese border town to Kathmandu city, it is 130km from the border to Kathmandu city and you will be passing through the Langtang national park.- Tibet: The Lonely Planet Country Guide
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" Visiting Tibet was a dream come true for us, and particularly for Colin, who has wanted to visit the Potala Palace since he was a child. We've been to other Buddhist countries and regions -- Sikkim, Nepal, and all over Southeast Asia -- but Tibet seems particularly remote and starkly beautiful. We don't know anyone else who has been to Tibet."
-- from James & Colin (USA). Travelled in Oct 2012.
“Tashi Delek Sonam!
We had a wonderful time traveling in Tibet and I thank you for making our trip so fabulous
You are an amazing and special man Sonam.
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“We had a wonderful time traveling in Tibet and i thank you for making our trip so fabulous. You are an amazing and special man Sonam Jamphel.”
----From Amon Clerc (Australia), traveled in April, 2012.
“We love both our guide Namgyal and drive Choephel very much, they are great people and it was really nice to travel with them”
“wir lieben beide unser Führer Namgyal und fahren Choephel sehr viel, sie sind tolle Leute und es war wirklich schön, mit ihnen zu reisen “
----From A group of German Family, traveled on 31st March, 2012.
“Our guide is knowledgeable and good commend of English, extremely helpful and attentive to our needs. a superb guide.”
--From Christopher Douglas Lewington and Anne Marie Fereday (British), traveled in August, 2011.
“We had a wonderful time, Dolma was an excellent guide & very helpful. We especially enjoyed our time in the more rural areas of Tibet!” ----From Qiao Li & Imogen(Austrilia), traveled in August, 2011.
“Lovely people. Good knowledge. Excellent having a female guide, very happy with Tenzin & her support. vehicle excellent & driver very happy & good”.----From Charnley Lisa Marie (Australia), traveled on 22nd May, 2012.
“Great responses from Sonam Jamphel during organizing and planning of the tour. Kelsang was very helpful and obviously has great knowledge of many areas of Tibet and its history. The driver was always happy everywhere we went. The whole was package also really good value. Thanks!”