Mountain Biking and Culture Tour
Quick Facts
- Duration: 13 Days
- Activity: Culture and Mountain Biking
- Grade: Adventurous
- Route: West to Central Bhutan
This Tour is a combination of Culture and Mountain Biking, specially designed for those seeking adventures. The tour will take you over the mountain passes deep into the Central Part of the country, visiting Religious Buddhist sites, engaging in local activities, biking the rough terrain of Bhutan.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Paro and transfer to Thimphu
58kms, 2hrs drive. Visit Tamchogang Lhakhang, Chuzom. O/N at Hotel.
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Preserve. Bike to Dodena (16kms). O/N at Hotel.
Day 03: Thimphu-Punakha
79kms, 3hrs driving. Drive to Dochula pass (3,150m). Bike down to Punakha district. Hike to Chimed Lhakhang. Ride to Hotel. O/N at Hotel.
Day 04: Punakha Sightseeing
Hike to Khamsum Yuelly Namgyal Chorten. Visit Punthang Dechen Phodrang Dzong. Bike ride Talo road or feeder road. O/N at Hotel.
Day 05: Punakha-Phobjikha
127kms, 3-4hrs. Visit Gangtey Monastery. Hike Nature Trail or bike down to Phobjikha valley. O/N at Hotel.
Day 06: Phobjikha-Bumthang
130kms, 4 hrs drive. Drive to Pelela Pass. Bike downhill to Chendebji/Trongsa. Visit Trongsa Dzong. Drive to Bumthang over Yotongla Pass. O/N at Hotel.
Day 07: Bumthang Sightseeing
Visit Jampa Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang. Hike to Tamshing Lhakhang. Drive to Farmhouse for Archery and Hot Stone Bath. O/N at Hotel.
Day 08: Bumthang-Tang
50kms, 2hrs drive. Visit Ugyencholing Museum. Bike to Mebar Tsho (Flaming Lake). Bike back. O/N at Hotel.
Day 09: Bumthang-Trongsa
68kms, 2hrs drive. Bike to Trongsa after visiting Wangdicholing Palace. Stop at Chumey Nature Resort. O/N at Hotel.
Day 10: Trongsa-Thimphu
200kms, 8hrs drive. Back tracking to Thimphu.
Day 11: Thimphu-Paro
58kms, 2hrs drive. Bike to Paro. Visit National Museum, Rinpung Dzong. O/N at Hotel.
Day 12: Paro sightseeing
Hike to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang). Visit Drukgyal Dzong ruins and Kyichu Lhakhang. Stroll town. Cultural Program.
Day 13: Departure
Transfer to airport.