- Donald Trump
Syabrubensi to Kyirong
The plan for this day's leg is a short ride split into two segments. An interactive map can be found here. Again, zooming in will reveal some pretty interesting switchbacks and mountain passes.
I will leave Syabrubensi and ride north about 25km/15 miles to the border. I've read that I should expect hours-long immigration and customs formalities on both sides of the Nepal and Tibet border. Kerung, Nepal is the last
border town where I will finish the first riding segment, complete the Nepali emigration formalities, and push my motorcycle across the Friendship Bridge. It seems to me that a real friend would let me ride across the damn bridge, but I digress. Once across, I will (hopefully) meet my official Tibetan guide. Chinese law prohibits me from leaving "unescorted". After the Friendship Bridge festivities, I will clear Chinese Customs following what I am told will be a very thorough inspection of every piece of property I bring.
The second leg of the day from Customs to Kyirong town should be less than 35km/22 miles after which I will locate my night's lodging and chill out in what the locals call the "happy village". The free time will also give me time to coordinate with my guide, do a little sight seeing, plan my next day, and acclimatize to the 5,470 meter/17,950 feet elevation.
