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Tibet Friendship Highway Cycling — Lhasa to Kathmandu
Tibet / Nepal · China / Nepal
Expedition Grade16 daysAsia~£3,200 est.
Overview
The highest road journey on Earth, pedalling from Lhasa across the Tibetan Plateau to Nepal through five passes over 5,000 m including Gyatso La at 5,220 m. The road surface ranges from smooth tarmac to broken gravel. Altitude sickness is the primary objective hazard; acclimatise in Lhasa for several days before departure. Tibet travel permits are required and change periodically — book through a licensed Tibet agency. The descent from Lalung La into Nepal is one of cycling's great downhills.
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Prefilled for 1 May 2027 — the next best-season window. Search on partner sites — opens in a new tab.
