TIBET
EVEREST - THE ROOF OF TIBET 

Lhasa - Lhasa Tibet 
6th - 15th April 2021

- £3500 per rider BMW F800GS
- £3950 per rider BMW GS1200
- £500 single supplement
- No pillions
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Eight places available - limited availability

TO MAKE A BOOKING

Difficulty 5
30% Broken road
70% Road 
​High Altitude 

​THE ADVENTURE 

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​We are after eight riders to come with us on this exclusive rider to this enchanting and spiritual part of the world.

​Riding your bike to Everest Basecamp needs little to no introduction. The Roof of the World Tour is an adventure that takes you and your BMW Motorcycle to some of the highest points in the world, along breathtaking high plateaus, endless mountain peaks and of course to the Tibetan view of Mount Everest (weather permitting). This journey is further enhanced by visits to some of Tibet's most revered Buddhist locations including Jokhang Temple Sera Monastery in Lhasa. 

We begin our adventure and our team of local guides and fixers will take you to some of the most spiritual locations on earth. With the chants of the Buddhist monks and mountain monasteries, this spiritual adventure will give you an experience like no other, all from the saddle of your bike. 

HIGHLIGHTS

​Behold the majesty of Mount Everest, the site of so many stories from explorers and mountaineers of past years and see the new breed of climbers as they follow Edmund Hillary's footsteps to the summit.
 
The high plains of the Tibetan Plateau's with the snowy white peaks of the surrounding mountains give this once in a lifetime adventure its unique experience.

Ancient monasteries position on top of mountains, Tibetan temples that offer blessings to passing travellers and the Potala Palace, home to the Dalai Lama.

Pass the Holy Lakes of Tibet and understand that mountains and lakes in Tibet are always regarded as scared sites by Tibetan people, we pass nomadic herdsmen, Buddhist Monks and ancient monasteries along this cultural route.

Ride the BMW GS Motorcycle, understood to be the bike used by many past adventurers.

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ITINERARY

6th April - Leave the UK for Nepal

7th April - day one Lhasa: We will meet you at Lhasa airport in Tibet and transfer you to the hotel with one of the RAMS representative. Relax, kick back and enjoy your first evening in Tibet. Today we need to apply for a Chinese driving license. 
Stay Overnight in Lhasa (altitude 3650 meters ) 

8th April - day two Lhasa: Today, we visit the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple, which must be one of the most famous sights in Tibet. Potala Palace is a magnificent building, perched on the top of a mountain and its also the largest and most complete ancient palace in Tibet.
Jokhang is a Tibetan Buddhist temple and built by the Tibetan King Songtsan Gambo. The temple was originally called "resa", and later it became the name of the city and evolved into "Lhasa".
In the afternoon, we will go to test ride the bikes and sign the paperwork, we are now ready for our adventure to Everest.
Stay overnight in Lhasa (altitude 3650 meters)

9th April - day three Last to Shigatse (360kms) After breakfast, we head to Shigatse, the second largest city in tibet. Climbing over the Gambala Mountain at an altitude 4,990 meters and arrive at Yamdrok lake (altitude 4400 meters) which is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. Back on the bikes we will head over the karola Glacier, on which they filmed  "Red River Valley". After passing the Manla Reservoir and the city of heroes, Gyangze, we will arrive in Shigatse where the air is oxygen rich after our high altitude exploits.
Stay overnight in Shigatse (3800 meters)
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10th April - day four Shigatse to Tingri: (220kms) We visit the Tashi Lhunpo monastery before heading on the bikes, always a good idea to get into a spiritual frame of mind before heading out. It is the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas, the second highest ranking tulku lineage in the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The full name in Tibetan of the monastery means "all fortune and happiness gathered here" or "heap of glory", which is the biggest monastery in Shigatse district. After visiting Tashi Lhunpo monastery, we will head for Tingri County, where the Everest Nature Reserve is located. There are many river valleys and snowy mountains during the trip. 
Stay overnight in Tingri County (4300 meters) 

11th April - day five Tingri to Everest to Tingri: (220kms) Today we ride the 108 turns road up to the highest peak in the world, Everest. Today will be unforgettable, as you stand on the Gawu La pass at 5218 meters, you can see five peaks over 8 kilometers-----Makalu (8463), Lhotse (8561), Mt. Everest (8848), Cho Oyu Peak (8201) and Shisha Pangma (8012) if weather permits. 5218 meters is the highest height we reached during this trip. We will transfer to environmentally friendly electric vehicle to Rongbuk monastery which is 20 kilometers away. Rongbuk Monastery is so close to Mt. Everest.
Stay overnight in Tingri country (4300 meters)

12th April - day six Tingri to Shigatse (250kms) 
Today wee ride back to Shigatse from Tingri, with stop after stop so get your camera ready. After riding at altitude there will be plenty of time to rest in Shigatse.
Stay overnight in Shigatse (3800 meters)

13th April - day seven: Shigatse to Damxung (336kms) 
We will first arrive at the geothermal city-Yangpachen where many fumaroles, hot lakes and warm swamps fill the town. As we head north the colourful prayer flags flap in the breeze as we cross the Mountian Pass. Mt. Tanggula is the most famous guardian deity in Tibetan religion. According to the legend, Mt. Tanggula and Lake Namtso are devoted couples. 
Stay overnight in Lhasa. (4200m)

14th April - day eight: Damxung to Llasa: (340kms) 
After breakfast, we head for Namtso Lake. All riders need to conquer the Nagenla Mountain Pass before you can enjoy the sight of Namtso Lake which is one of the three Tibetan holy lakes. It is the third largest saltwater lake in China. In the southeast is the perennially snow-topped Mt. Tanggula. Surrounded by vast grassland, the lake looks like a giant mirror lying in the prairie. After that, we will pass Damxung and ride back to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.

15th April - day nine Lhasa and home:
Tashi delek and fare well!
 
 

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KEY FEATURES

FLIGHTS FROM UK - Arrive Lhasa (not included)

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DEPART FROM Lhasa - Arrive UK (not included) flights can be arranged through our flight broker.

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MOTORCYCLES: BMW F800GS and GS1200

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RIDING MECHANICS: All tours have a team of mechanics who will ride with the group to allow maximum time on the bikes. Each evening the bikes are then worked on the ensure they are in tip top condition for the next days ride.

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DIFFICULTY 5:  Mainly smooth tarmac with some broken sections - High altitude

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ROAD CONDITIONS:  Mostly road that can be broken. Some water to be ridden through, some sand. Seasonal mud during the end of the rainy season.

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OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Each day has an option to ride in our support jeep.
REST DAYS: Lhasa - visit the Potala palace               

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PRICE:
£3500 BMW F800GS
​£3950 BMW GS1200
£500 single supplement
No pillions
            

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Tours available for groups or as individuals

Includes: 

• Motorcycle Mounted Guide(s) and Mechanic(s).​ 
• Meals – breakfast and dinner unless otherwise specified.​​
• Accommodation on a twin share basis.
• Fuel for the motorcycles.
• Support vehicle(s).
• Luggage transportation from each accommodation.
• Motorcycle rental and transportation of bikes to start of the event and from the end of the event. 
• Regular wear and tear to the motorcycles of both rider and guide. 
• Airport pick-up and drop off, unless arriving/departing independently of the main group.
• Branded tour T-shirt and Buff.

Excludes: ​

• Any alcohol consumed during the course of the tour by either guide or participant.
• Any accident damage caused to a participant's motorcycle while on tour. All accident damage costs must be paid by the participant.
• Expenses incurred that are not listed as part of the itinerary.
• Any airplane flights. 
• Medical treatment or evacuation of a participant either as a result of being on tour or not as a result of being on tour. 
• Medical or evacuation insurance.
• Cost of transferring deposit money/tour payments.

BOOKINGS

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