September 17: We will hand off our passports to start the process to get our Tibet Visa's for us. We will reunite with our passports in a few days just before we cross the border into China. With that admin out of the way you will have the opportunity to join the group for a guided day around Kathmandu. 

If you are still feeling exhausted and would prefer explore by foot closer to the hotel and take a mid-day nap you can do that too. What matters most is that you are rested and ready to ride the next day.

It is critical to your safety and the group that you are as rested as possible and are making good decisions while riding.

 September 18: Once we finish with breakfast we will load up our motorcycles and toss our gear in the support truck. All loaded up and anxious to ride we will work our way through the busy Kathmandu traffic and head north along the Trisuli River. 

It can take awhile to get out of town and be very taxing on riders who have never ridden in this type of traffic so we will stop once we clear the city and put a few more kilometers (there are no miles in Nepal) on the bikes to enjoy the rest of the day in Daman

 September 19: Today reach the "Famous Farm" where we will enjoy the local views and celebrate our escape from the city. We need to stage here so our passports can be delivered to us so we can cross the border tomorrow.

Land borders can be challenging and time consuming so we will want to get an early start to arrive at the border with enough time for all of us to get through. With us being a group we want to allow as much time as possible so we can make it to Kyirong in daylight.

 September 20: This morning we will navigate the process of crossing into Tibet with the help of our Tibetan travel partner. 

Today we have a lot of KM's to cover to reach New Tingri. The climb in altitude and thinning air will keep both you and the the bike gasping for air as we climb to 4300m (14265').

 September 21: Today is the day we cross into China's Tibet region. We will have a local helper work to help each of us get through the border crossing process.

After we all get through customs and immigration we will head to  Kyirong at 2700m (8,900ft), for the night. This is the beginning of climbing in altitude. As we work towards our goal of riding over 5000m (17,000ft) passes towards the city of Tibet and Mt Everest Base Camp we need to allow our bodies to acclimate as often as possible.

 September 22: Today you will ingest the magnificence of the Himalayan ranges and a view of Mt Everest from the village of Kori as we work our way over the 5200m (17,600ft) Gyatso pass on our way to Shigatse. 

September 23: Marvel at the high altitude landscape like something you could imagine if you visited another planet. Riding well above the tree line we visit the high altitude monastery of Kumbum before continuing over Kampa la pass to Lahasa.

Lahasa - 3656m  (11,995ft)

Kampa la pass - 4700m (15,420)

September 24: Today we give our body's a break and let them adapt to the altitude changes we have been pushing though. Everest Base camp is only a few days ahead of us and we need to to all we can to avoid altitude sickness. 

In the morning we will have a tour of the awe inspiring Potala palace if you choose to go. But today is a rest and recovery day so we will encourage you to do what helps you rest the best. 

This evening we will head into the town of Tibet to explore the beautiful laneways and do some shopping.

 September 25:  After a full day of rest off the bikes today will be a push day of riding. We will ride the friendship highway to arrive at Gyantse by late afternoon.

Gyantse - 3977m (13,050)

September 26:  Our destination for the day is New Tingri at 4200m (13,780ft). We will ride through several passes along the way but at 5400m (17,717ft) on Gyatso la pass we will get a distant view of our destination... Mt Everest 

After Gyatso la pass we will drop down to the town of New Tingri. This will stage us in a location where we can ride up to, and back from Everest Base Camp. 

Rest up... tomorrow you head to Base Camp!

 September 27:  This will be a day you will never forget, pure motorcycle bliss. Ride on perfect roads along endless switchbacks as you ascend to Everest Base Camp.

Today you become one of the few motorcyclist in the world to be able to say you have ridden to Everest Base Camp on a motorcycle through China's Tibet.

The day will end in Old Tengri

EBC - 5200m (17,060ft)

September 28:  Today we begin our trek back to Nepal, dropping in altitude towards the town of Kyirong at 2700m (8,900ft). As we say good by to the Tibetan landscape we will get an impressive view of Mt Shishapama.

We ride to the Friendship bridge to cross the border. Here our guides will help you clear China Customs. Once we all clear the border we had to Syaprubesi to  reflect and celebrate our accomplishments. 

After crossing the border back into Nepal with the help of our guides we will end the day at Syaprubesi , Nepal

September 29:  Before we riding into Pokhara which is the prime vacation destination for foreigners coming to Nepal we will stop in the quieter, less commercialized city of Bandipur.

Tomorrow is a short day on the motorcycles so get out and explore

September 30:  Today we arrive in Pokhara and say "good bye" to our trusted steeds. You will strip the bike of all your mounts and gear and take a final picture with your travel partner (no you can't keep the bike as a souvenir).

Now you get to check into your rooms, freshen up, put on your cleanest clothes and head out to enjoy some of the wonderful local eateries, bars and stores.

October 1:  Take a full day in Pokhara to visit the local temples, go on the lake, eat and shop. This is the perfect place to find any souvenir you could want to share your memories with your friends and family. 

If you can't find what you want here we fly back to Kathmandu in the morning and you will have some hours in the evening to look around Kathmandu before your flight home.

October 2:  We will head to the airport as a group to fly back to Kathmandu - once again, enjoy the delays and uncertainty of transportation but now you will be well-versed in hurry up and wait. Settle into your hotel and we will have one final dinner together as we say our goodbyes.  Christina and I will have a special thank you that you won't forget. 

October 3:  We will ensure you have a ride to the airport well in time for your departure flight. The airport is easy to negotiate although lines can be long at certain times of the day. Say goodbye to your new friends, have one final Nepali coffee and set your sights back home.