Bhutan Biking -
Experience Bhutan

 

Paro - Thimpu -Tango - Dochula - Haa
7 Days

Spend an idyllic week biking in the eastern Bhutan, the heartland of this exotic and magical Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom and then combine your biking with a short trek or tour of Bhutan (inquire for options) ...

We'll also have plenty of time in Paro, Thimpu and Bhutan's other large towns to explore the monasteries, fortresses and visit the museums and restaurants.

Join us!

ITINERARY 

Day 1  - Arrive Paro

Day 2 - Paro. Hike to Taktsang

Day 3 - Bike to Thimpu

Day 4 - Bike to Tango Cheri

Day 5 - Bike to Dochula Pass. Return Paro

Day 6 - Bike to Haa

Day 7 - Depart

 

Bhutan
Shrouded for centuries in the misty serenity of the great Himalayas, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, or Bhutan, as now known to the rest of the world, developed its own distinct civilization. This deeply spiritual land is home to a unique identity, derived essentially from a fertile religious and cultural heritage. Bhutan brims with myth and legend. As a befitting testimony, a great Buddhist heritage of over 2000 monasteries and 10,000 monuments dot its peaceful open space and regal mountains. An ambience of near sacred tranquility permeates the land, fostering an environment of spiritual affluence that has shaped the foundation of that rarity that we know as Bhutanese life.

The Bhutanese have deliberately and zealously safeguarded and preserved their rich culture and traditions, its ancient way of life, in all its aspects. And it is perhaps one of the world’s last strongholds of unspoiled wilderness. It is a part of the earth that represents a fabled realm. Bhutan is a land where the past and the contemporary co-exist in harmony, a recipe that makes a journey undeniably amazing. A trip through Bhutan, in many ways, is still a journey into the past. In this small tract of land, one of the most rugged terrains in the world frames one of the world’s richest vegetations. It is a land of about 700,000 people who believe that Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product. Bhutan is a country with a different face. And a different story to tell.

Apart from trekking along the northern frontier, you will be also visiting the main western towns of Thimphu, Paro and Punakha. Western Bhutan is comparatively more developed than the rest of the country. Thimphu, the capital, has all the important government offices, including the King’s Secretariat. Paro has the only airport and Punakha is the ancient capital of Bhutan

Day 1 - Arrive Paro 2250m
Upon your arrival, drive to the hotel. After lunch explore the charming town, visiting the many small shops that sell everything from beetle-nut to exquisite traditional fabric. Evening you will get the chance to watch the locals playing the traditional game, archery. Evening tea in a local restaurant. Dinner at hotel. Overnight: Gangtey Palace

Day 2 - Paro. Hike to Taktsang
Early morning hike to the Tiger’s nest which will take about 1 ½ hrs to reach. Visit Taktang, the sacred temple of tiger's nest, spectacularly perched high up along a rock face. We'll stop for lunch en route back to the hotel and will have the afternoon back in town to do some exploring. Visit the national museum and the fortress of Paro. Overnight: Gangtey Palace

Day 2 - Bike to Thimphu 2380m
The route has no major climb or drop. It follows the wide Paro river valley and Sightseeing in the afternoon then the narrow Thimphu river valley until Thimphu. (Distance - 53 km)

Day 3 - Bike to Tango Cheri 2380m
We have a lovely morning ride through the countryside todahy. The route takes you north up the valley passing through farm houses and crop fields. The route ends at the end of the valley at 2600m. Afternoon free. (Distance - 14 km)

Day 5 - Bike to Dochula Pass
The route follows old roadway for 7 Km at 2250m and then climbs gradually for another 17 km to the top of the Doclula pass at 3100m. Bike back to Paro (Distance - 69Km)

'Day 6 - Day Bike to Haa Valley
Today’s route is one of the most challenging climb, over one of the highest pass of Bhutan, Chelela pass 3,850m. making this the most spectacular climb in the country directly overlooking the highest mountain peak of Bhutan, Mt. Jumolhari 7,230m. After the pass follow the steep descend down to the valley of Haa. Picnic lunch and afternoon back to Paro.

Day 7 - Depart
Morning transfer to airport (15 mins) for your departure flight out of Paro ...

*** Combine this bike ride with a trek or cultural tour of Bhutan ***