Lhasa

• The Potala Palace has 1,000 rooms, and its highest point reaches 117 meters, which once made it the tallest building in the world.
• Tibetans believe that circumambulating the Jokhang Temple clockwise brings good fortune and purifies one’s karma.

Yamdrok Lake

• One of Tibet’s three most sacred lakes; local monks say it resembles a giant turquoise bracelet belonging to a goddess.
• Its color shifts with the weather — from bright turquoise to deep navy blue.

Karola Glacier

• One of the most accessible glaciers in the Himalayas — from the road you can walk almost right up to the ice wall.
• It has appeared in numerous Chinese historical films.

Gyantse Kumbum

• “Kumbum” means “10,000 images” — it is one of the largest stupas in the entire Buddhist world.
• Its structure forms an enormous multi-layered mandala that you can climb like a pyramid.

Shigatse and Tashilunpo Monastery

• Home to the world’s largest statue of Maitreya Buddha — standing 26 meters tall.
• The monastery once housed as many as 4,000 monks.

Sakya – the “Dunhuang of Tibet”

• The monastery holds a manuscript over… 100 meters long!
• Its frescoes, some as old as 900 years, are painted with pigments made from powdered gold and gemstones.

Rongbuk – the Highest Monastery in the World

• Located at 5,154 m above sea level.
• Rongbuk monks were the first to bless Himalayan climbers before their attempts to summit Everest.

View of Mt. Everest

• On a clear day, you can see six eight-thousanders from one spot: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, and Gyachung Kang.

Peikutso Lake

• One of the few lakes that reflect the Shishapangma massif — the only 8,000-meter peak located entirely within China.
• Its waters have an extraordinary deep, “sapphire” blue hue.

G219 – The Highest Paved Road in the World

• Some sections run above 5,200 m, making it one of the most extreme roads on the planet.
• It is the longest high-altitude road in China — stretching over 10,000 km.

Mount Kailash

• No human has ever stood on its summit — the peak is sacred and untouchable.
• According to Hinduism, Lord Shiva himself sits atop the mountain, the ultimate master of yogis.

Manasarovar Lake

• Pilgrims believe that bathing in its waters purifies the karma of a thousand lifetimes.
• It is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world (4550 m).

Zanda Soil Forest

• A natural labyrinth of colossal rock “cathedrals” carved by wind and water.
• Some formations rise up to 100 meters and stretch for dozens of kilometers.

Guge Kingdom

• It existed over 1,000 years ago and had an advanced irrigation system — a true technological marvel in desert conditions.
• The rediscovered frescoes amaze with their vivid colors despite the passage of centuries.

Qiangtang – the Largest “No Man’s Land” on Earth

• Home to wild yaks, Tibetan antelopes, and the rare wild kiang donkeys.
• For hundreds of kilometers there are no cities, shops, or fuel stations — only vast, endless wilderness.

The Land of a Thousand Lakes

• The areas around Nyima and Gerze contain the world’s largest concentration of high-altitude lakes.
• You’ll see blue, green, and milky-white lakes whose colors change depending on the minerals they contain.

Selintsok – the Largest Lake in Tibet

• Covering over 1,640 km² — larger than the entire city of Warsaw.
• The lake is a major sanctuary for waterbirds.

Namtso – One of Tibet’s Three Sacred Lakes

• Namtso means “Heavenly Lake.”
• In winter, the lake freezes over two meters thick, creating surreal white landscapes.

The weather at this time of year is generally good and sunny, but as in all high-mountain regions, conditions can change quickly. Nights and early mornings are significantly colder, with temperatures dropping to just a few degrees above freezing — or even below zero. During the day, temperatures typically range between 10°C and 20°C.

Remember that this is a motorcycle / 4×4 expedition, so you are required to bring appropriate riding gear. Each participant is responsible for their own equipment. Motorcycle adventure-style boots work particularly well for this type of terrain and riding conditions.

We will be traveling light. Try not to take more than one 20kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof. For riding days take with you a small backpack or waterproof bag, with straps, to enable you to attach it to your motorbike.