Biking in Bhutan

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.

• 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.

Distance: 135km (5-6hrs)
Elevation: 3,000m / 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 Monastery.

Overnight in Phobjikha.

Distance: 78km (3hrs)
Elevation: 1,200m / 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.

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.

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.

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.

After breakfast transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.