Are you an enthusiastic motorbike rider and want to go on a ride of a lifetime? Does the idea of riding through amazing mountain terrain fascinate you? Motorbike Tour in Tibet is an adventure ride through the unreal landscapes of Tibet. This motorbike tour gives you an experience that you will treasure for life.
The beauty of motorbike riding adventure in Tibet is simply incomparable. This is an adventure on a uniquely wonderful land of Tibet. You will explore and experience various amazing places in Tibet that offer you quite a fascinating cultural experience of Tibet. Let’s get some insights on the motorbike tour in Tibet.
What is the motorbike tour in Tibet like?
While riding a motorbike is a thrilling adventure, riding it through the beautiful places in incredible surroundings is an even more wonderful experience. This adventure allows you to ride along the Tibetan highway through amazing mountainous surroundings. In addition to the ride, you will also get to explore amazing cities in Tibet that provide you a great cultural experience.
You can also explore and enjoy the awesomeness of the Everest base camp as you will ride all the way to the place. Spectacular views of the mountains, as you ride through the Tibetan terrain, will also keep you company throughout the ride.
What kind of motorbike is it?
This motorbike tour uses the luxury of Royal Enfield 500 cc motorbikes to cruise through the mountain highway. While Royal Enfield motorbikes are the norm, you can also choose other brands. But the sturdy Enfield motorbikes have no parallel experience. As this is a long motorbike riding tour, you will love the comfort that this motorbike gives during and after the ride.
What about the motorbike maintenance and repair?
The tour will also have a support vehicle with all the stuff needed for the ride. A Royal Enfield specialist mechanic will accompany the tour. The technician will make sure the bike you are riding is in condition and will fix if any problem arises.
All the necessary spare parts will be in the support vehicle that accompanies the tour. You will have a complete solution to any possible problem that may arise during the motorbike tour in Tibet.
When to go for the tour?
The highland of Tibet is normally dry throughout the year. However, the winter months December, January, and February are cold and it snows. So, the winter is not normally a suitable time to go for the tour. While March is the month when any foreigners are not allowed to travel in Tibet. So, you can plan the adventure on two wheels any time from April to November.
These months will give you a wonderful view of the mountains, fresh air, and clean surroundings.
What kind of road does the tour take you to?
The Tibetan highways are fined blacktopped roads that stretch through the magnificent landscape of mountains. Apart from the elevation, there are not any technical difficulties in riding a motorbike in Tibet. You will ride along the smooth road and, at the same time, enjoy incredible views in the surroundings. Places from Everest Base Camp to Lhasa offer wonderful experience of exploring mountains and culture.
Is independent riding allowed?
The motorbike tour in Tibet is strictly an organized tour. You have to be compulsorily a part of an organized tour to be able to enjoy this adventure. Independent riding is not allowed.
How to obtain Visa and Tibet Travel Permit?
You need a valid visa and Tibet Travel Permit issued from the Tibet Tourism Board to be able to travel in Tibet. The visa and Tibet travel permit can be applied through registered organizers. Adventure Himalaya Circuit Treks & Tours does the job for you.
With the submission of necessary documents and payment of stipulated cost, you will get the visa and travel permit. But the issuance of visa and travel permit is on the sole discretion of the embassy and Tibet Tourism Board.
You will require a scanned copy of passport copy with six months of validity, latest passport size photos and a filled up Chinese embassy form. With these documents, you will need to pay the visa and permit cost of USD 175 for the US citizens, USD 155 for Canadians and USD 85 for other nationalities.
Tibet visa and Tibet travel permit are two different things and you get them on paper. You will not get a visa sticker on your passport. You will also not be able to enter Tibet with a Chinese visa.
How difficult is the tour?
Since the tour takes place at a high elevation and cold place, you will need a good fitness level. You will also need the skills to ride a motorbike with a license. Your regular license will get you a temporary driving license to ride motorbike in Tibet. So, if you plan a motorbike tour in Tibet sooner or later, please start working out so that you stay at a good physical condition.
The motorbike tour in Tibet is a lifetime experience that you will cherish for life. It is not only Kailash Mansarovar Tour or Everest Base Camp Tour that you can enjoy in Tibet but also explore the amazing land on a motorbike.
This trip is truly an incredible adventure that takes you to the land of beautiful people, culture, spirituality, and mountains. The innocent people of Tibet and their lifestyle influenced by Tibetan Buddhism offer you great cultural immersion.
You can contact us here for more information and also organize a wonderful motorbike tour in Tibet.
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