13 Day Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Guided Motorcycle Tour in Nepal and China

Overview

This holy ride or Kailash motorcycle tour via Kerung or motorbike journey to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar in the wild west Tibet is an advance overland tour of Tibet on a motorbike. It is one of the holy sites for Hindu and Buddhist religions. This fascinating destination is situated on the lap of the Himalayas, offering splendid views of the mighty Himalaya, cultural exploration into the most exotic and religious villages, as well as lakes around old and ancient sites of Tibet, China.

This motorbike journey to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar starts with your arrival in Kathmandu, followed by the visit to the World Heritage Sites, as well as ancient and architectural cities. On the next day, you have your engine running and speaking with the throttle of your Royal Enfiled 500cc / Himalayan 411cc from the land of Nepal to Tibet, China.

You will be riding through Syabrubashi, Kerung, and Saga and exploring the most majestic Holy Lake Manasarovar where you will see lots of tourists taking a dip in the holy lake. You will also be fascinated by the views that the holy Mount Kailash has to offer, taking your breath away and running tears in your eyes. Finally, you will return back to Kathmandu and get cheeked with the next adventure waiting for you to join in.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome to Kathmandu Valley (1350 meters). Upon your arrival, Parikrama Treks and Expeditions will assist you from the international airport to your hotel. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley

In the morning, you will arrange your Tibet visa / permits, check the bike, and get an introduction. At 09:00 after breakfast, you will be met by a guide and his vehicle for a half-a-day sightseeing tour of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Your lunch will be at the hotel.

At 15:00, there will be an introduction to the Royal Enfield motorcycles and a short briefing about the trip, safety, and the proper speed to ride on the roads of Nepal followed by a question and answer session. The evening is free to relax.

Day 3: Kathmandu Valley - Syabrubesi, 117 kilometers / 73 miles, 7 hours

Today you will drive 117 kilometers for seven hours from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (2250 meters). Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 4: Syabrubesi - Kerung, 43 kilometers / 23 miles, 2 hours

Ride 43 kilometers for two hours from Syabrubesi all the way to Kerung (2900 meters). Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 5: Free day in Kerung

Today is a free and acclimatization day in Kerung. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 6: Kerung - Saga, 5 - 6 hours

Today, you drive for five to six hours from Kerung all the way to Saga (4640 meters). Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 7: Saga - Manasarovar, 227 kilometers / 142 miles, 5 - 6 hours

Today, you will have an early morning drive of 227 kilometers for five to six hours from Saga to Manasarovar (4558 meters). Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 8: Manasarovar

Today is an exploration day in Manasarovar and then drive 50 kilometers for two hours down to Tarbouche Valley and then drive back to Manasarovar. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 9: Manasarovar - Saga

Today, you will have an early morning drive back to Saga. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 10: Saga - Kerung

Today, you will drive back from Saga to Kerung. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 11: Kerung - Kathmandu

Today, you will drive back from Kerung to Kathmandu. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 12: Kathmandu

This is a “cushion” day in case a bad weather condition or other circumstances delay your return to Kathmandu. Otherwise, this day can be used for sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley or shopping. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 13: Departure

This is a free day for a final minute packing until your transfer to the airport for your final departure. You are saying goodbye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! Parikrama Treks and Expeditions hopes you enjoyed this beautiful journey and will start to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal again.

Note: Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight time, a representative from Parikrama Treks and Expeditions will transfer you to the airport.

Skill level required for this tour: Advanced

• can ride for 5 - 6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

You will have the chance to go and visit Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.

This motorcycle tour will take place in Nepal and China. You will be riding through Syabrubesi, Kerung, Saga and exploring the most majestic Holy Lake Manasarovar where you will see lots of tourist taking a dip in the holy lake.

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• Royal Enfield 500cc / Himalayan 411cc motorcycle rental and spare parts of bikes (whichever applicable) for the entire trip
• Visit Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple with a private vehicle and English speaking guide
• One Tibetan English-speaking guide
• One mechanic from Nepal, their accommodation, meals, and daily wages
• Cost of fuel for the bikes and mechanic as well as engine oil top up
• Back up support (truck) to carry support staff and clients personal baggage / gears and guide from Tibet
• Entry fees to the sites and monasteries for both motorbikes and members
• Manasarovar entrance fee
• Kailash entrance fee
• Environment fee for the motorbike to Tarpoche
• Mount Kailash conservation fee for members, bikes, crews, and vehicle
• The necessary Tibet entry and road permits
• Motorbike custom entry fee at China custom
• Temporary motorbike license and driving license
• Deposit amount at the Chinese custom by Parikrama Treks and Expeditions
• Arrival and departure airport transfer in a private car, accompanied by an English speaking representative
• 12 nights' accommodation
• Daily breakfast

• Air ticket and air tax if needed
• Lunch in Kathmandu and throughout the tour in Tibet (approximately 10 - 18 USD per meal)
• Nepal entry and re-entry of 40 USD for 30 days upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport or Nepal border
• China / Tibet visa fee (114 USD per person, extra 95 USD per person for American nationals)
• Personal biking clothing including helmets
• Photography charges for still and video cameras at monasteries in Tibet
• Emergency and evacuation costs, travel / medical insurance / personal insurance of the riders
• Any extra cost in the event of landslides and personal nature expenses
• Bank transfer fees, cancellation fee if there is an unforced situation, politically disturbance any region if visa rejected by the Chinese embassy
• Personal nature such as bar bills, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, and extra mileage
• Personal gratuities such as tips to guides, drivers, and mechanics
• Costs incurred due to natural calamities, strikes, and breakdowns and beyond the control and its associates

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.