My wife, and I together with our two small children are heading to NZ in 2012.

We are drinving a landrover discovery 2.

We have largely settled on our route now.

We will be making our way from Iran to Nepal and aim to cross into China along the Freedom Highway. This will take us via Lhasa in Tibet and then onto the border with Laos.

For this part of the trip I will be driving alone, although possibly with a mate from the UK who is thinking about coming along to Lhasa and maybe onwards to the border. The family have decided against China at this stage due to the altitude.

Our plan is to leave uk at the start of April 2012. I exepct to cross into China in mid August.

I am currently negotiating with a guide company as to the costs involved and I'm sure I will shortly reach an agreeable deal.

Plan is 7 days from Khatmandu to Lhasa and 14 days to border of Laos

If there is another 4x4 out there who wants to look at teaming up and share some of the costs, let me know. Equally, maybe some bikes but I understand that bikes are not allowed to use the motorways in China. Fine by me but the route may take longer and this would need to be factored in.

Once I have agreed the costs I will post the details for future reference.

cheers
Richard (Kiwi)