Lhasa to Kathmandu
Cycle from Lhasa to Kathmandu across the Tibetan Plateau, conquering 5,000m passes and riding to Everest Base Camp.
Traversing the backbone of the Himalayas from Lhasa to Kathmandu is an awe-inspiring experience that should be on every adventure cyclist’s bucket list.
During this 1,000km cycle tour across the Tibetan Plateau, you will encounter high-altitude mountain passes over 5,000 metres, visit Base Camp Everest and enjoy one of the world’s longest downhill rides.
Our epic journey through this remote and scenic landscape, connects two of Asia’s most exotic cities – Lhasa in Tibet and Kathmandu in Nepal. There will be time to explore their historic temples, majestic palaces and bustling bazaars on this holiday of a lifetime.
redspokes Tibet cycling holiday offers a great physical challenge with extreme mountain biking through breath-taking scenery as you ride across ‘The Roof of the World’.
Tibet is one of the most extraordinary and demanding places on Earth to explore by bicycle. The vast Tibetan Plateau stretches beneath immense Himalayan skies, where snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes and windswept plains create landscapes of rare scale and beauty. Roads are quiet and remote, often threading across high passes where prayer flags flutter in the mountain air. The sense of isolation and altitude combine to deliver a cycling experience unlike anywhere else in the world.
Beyond the physical challenge, Tibet offers profound cultural depth. Ancient monasteries cling to hillsides, pilgrims circle sacred sites in devotion, and centuries-old Buddhist traditions shape daily life. Cycling here is not simply about conquering high passes — it is about immersion in a spiritual landscape where history, faith and geography intertwine. For those seeking a true high-altitude expedition with cultural meaning, Tibet remains one of the ultimate cycling destinations.