BIKING IN BHUTAN

30 Jul, 2015

Tour Highlight

Visit some of the important and religious landmarks in Bhutan
Immersion in the Nature Biodiversity
Experience biking in Bhutan
Explore Gangtey Nature Trail
Day Hike to Tiger’s Nest

Tour Outline

Day 01: Arrival: Paro – Thimphu

Day 02: Thimphu – Sightseeing

Day 03: Thimphu – Phobjikha

Day 04: Phobjikha – Punakha

Day 05: Punkaha – Paro via Thimphu

Day 06: Punakha – Paro

Day 07: Paro -“Hike to Tiger’s Nest”

Day 08: Departure

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Tour Day Information:

Day 1

Paro – Thimphu

Distance: 65km (1.5hrs)
Elevation: 2,250mts / 7,382ft

After reaching check into the hotel for some refreshment and ride a bike to visit the following places:

- Buddha Point where the tallest sitting Buddha Statue lies overlooking the beautiful whole capital city.

- Ride back to visit National Memorial Chorten “most religious landmark in Bhutan”. Check out how devoted local people of all ages come to circumambulate reciting prayers for the well-being of all the sentient beings

- Evening leisurely stroll through Thimphu town aligned with mini Bhutanese Authentic Local Craft stall and traffic functioned with manually by the policeman

Overnight in Thimphu

Day 2

Thimphu – Sightseeing

- After breakfast, ride to Sangaygang to enjoy spectacular views of Thimphu City from another angle.

- En-route, visit Takin Reserve where country’s national animals resides

- Visit Changangkha Lhakang, beautifully located in the middle of the city.

- After lunch, visit School of Thirteen Arts & Crafts, the primary center of learning for Bhutanese traditional arts

- The National Textile Museum to get insight on Bhutan's national art of weaving

- Later explore Centenary Farmer’s Market (Open: Thursday - Sunday)

Overnight in Thimphu

Day 3

Thimphu – Phobjikha

Distance: 135km (5-6hrs)

Elevation: 3,000mts / 9,843ft

- After breakfast drive to the land of endangered bird species the Black Necked Crane, the Phobjikha Valley

- En-route stop by Dochula Pass (3150m) well known for spectacular views of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges.

- After reaching Phobjikha visit Gangtey Monatery

Overnight in Phobjikha

Day 4

Phobjikha – Punakha

Distance: 78km (3hrs)

Elevation: 1,200mts / 3,900ft

- Morning explore Gangtey Natural Trail (1.5hr)

- After lunch drive to Punakha and visit Chimi Lhakhang “temple of fertility”.

- Later visit Punakha Dzong, “country’s beautiful fortress” confluence by two rivers Mo Chu & Pho Chu. It is marked by the beautiful traditional suspension bridge

- Evening leisurely explore Punakha Town

Overnight in Punakha

Day 5

Punkaha – Paro via Thimphu

Distance: 70km (2.5hrs)

- After breakfast drive till capital city for the lunch. Post lunch ride back to Paro

- After reaching Paro check into the hotel and relax for the day

- Evening leisurely explore Paro town

Overnight in Paro

Day 6

Paro - Sightseeing

Distance: 130km (4-5hrs)

- After breakfast, ride a bicycle to visit the following places

- National Museum built in the 17th century.

- Visit the Paro Dzong known as the fortress of the heap of jewels.

- Visit a local farm house for an experience of an authentic Bhutanese lifestyle and local hospitality. Lunch at the farm house with the family who lives here.

- Evening leisurely ride towards the ruins of Drugyal Dzong

Overnight in Paro

Day 7

Paro -“Hike to Tiger’s Nest”

Elevation: 3,120mts / 10,240ft

Walking Hour: 4 – 5hrs

- After breakfast ride till the base of your hike.

- Tiger’s Nest clings beautifully on the cliff overlooking Paro Valley

- After the hike ride back to your hotel. En-route, visit Kyichu Lhakhang

Overnight in Paro

Day 8

Departure

After breakfast transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey

BIKING IN BHUTAN

BIKING IN BHUTAN

Paro – Thimphu

Thimphu – Sightseeing

Thimphu – Phobjikha

Phobjikha – Punakha

Punkaha – Paro via Thimphu

Paro - Sightseeing

Paro -“Hike to Tiger’s Nest”

Departure

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