Elevation Profile

from Lonely Planet - Tibet 4th ed.
With six major passes, high elevations and frequent headwinds this is a physically demanding ride. Fortunately, despite the appearance of the profile, the road grades are quite gentle.

The profile shows the longest downhill bike ride in the world: the 12,800 foot (3,900 m) downhill from Tong La to Kathmandu This wonderful three day ride drops from the dry dessert of Tibet into the rainforest of Nepal.

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