Bicycling The Road to Everest the first inn to inn cycling tour to the Everest Base Camp
The active travel company with the off-beat name, Pedalers Pub & Grille, offers cyclists a chance to pedal in style to the base of the planet’s highest peak, spectacular Mt Everest. The new Road to Everest tour is the first cycling tour in Tibet to forsake sleeping under canvas for the comfort of a bed and hot shower each night.
Departing on 16 September 2009, the Road to Everest takes guests on a two wheeled exploration of the regions surrounding Lhasa, capital city of Tibet, exploring ancient temple complexes and remote hot springs. Then rolls south along the newly paved Everest Highway to the Everest Base camp, where guests may be treated to magnificent views of Chomolungma (the Tibetan name which means ‘Goddess Mother’).
“We are taking advantage of the newly paved Everest Highway and the scattered hotels along its route, to offer a comfortable exploration of Tibet. Being able to ride lightweight road bikes and relax at night in a bed helps lessen the impact of the altitude. Breaking from the tradition of mountain biking and camping, we hope to open the doors to more cyclists and adventurous travelers.” says Tom Sheehan, founder and managing director. He notes that most days involve cycling 40 to 50 miles, plus a shuttle to keep daily exercise to an enjoyable and safe level.
Accommodations on the trip range from very nice hotels to quite simple, but clean guesthouses, with guests enjoying the best that each stop has to offer. Meals are taken at local restaurants featuring both Tibetan and Han Chinese cuisine for variety. And in the Pedalers Pub & Grille tradition, trip guides are cyclists from the region, who know and love the areas they lead tours in.
Except for international air, this cycling adventure is all-inclusive of accommodations, most meals, professional local guides, sightseeing and cultural activities, plus airport transfers at $4495 (double occupancy) with a single supplement of $475. The trip starts and finishes in Lhasa, Tibet.
More details can be found online at:
http://www.pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/tibet/Road_to_Everest.htm
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