After departing from Guwahati (India) and pedaling almost continuously for 14 days, covering a distance of 1800 kilometers and 30 thousand meters of elevation gain, Omar Di Felice reached Bidur, a small Nepalese village 50 kilometers from the border between Nepal and Tibet (China) at Rasuwagadhi.

During the first 13 days, the ultracyclist completed the full crossing of Bhutan along the Himalayan chain, stringing together a series of passes over 3000 meters above sea level in the small kingdom nestled between China and India, including Chele La, which at 3900 meters is the highest drivable road in the country.

The adventure then continued between India and Nepal, with the main challenges being traffic, wind, and the climate difference compared to the first part of the crossing, with temperatures over 25°C along partially unpaved roads, beaten by strong winds.

Arriving in Kathmandu, where he took a crucial rest day not only for physical recovery but also for a complete bicycle check and some small modifications to the transported luggage, he departed towards the border with Tibet which he can cross starting from February 20, the date when the permits received from the authorities will be valid.

In the Chinese region, the presence of a guide will be mandatory to verify the daily route and compliance with the pre-established stages of the travel plan.

So far, the adventure has offered breathtaking scenery and very long days spent in close contact with the pristine nature of the high Himalayan peaks, but the Tibetan portion, with its plateaus and passes over 4000 meters above sea level (in addition to the expected great cold, with temperatures currently ranging from -7°C in Lhasa to -15°C in the most remote areas) promises to be highly scenic and rich with new and unique experiences.

Due to government restrictions related to the use of satellite devices in the regions of Tibet (China) and India, constant live tracking will not be possible, but Omar will continue to publish daily reports and all routes traveled on his social media channels, as compatible with internet connectivity in remote areas.

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