Bhutan Heritage by Bicycle

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US$ 3,350
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Distance
181 km
Tour Code
BTN-BUH
Next departure
27-May-2024
Number of Cycling Days4
Average Distance Per Day: 45
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150 Km
Average Climbing Per Day: 947
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2,250 m
Total Cycling Distance181 kilometres
AccommodationIncluded
Bike HireMountain Bike: Included, E-Bike*: US$ 420
Single SupplementUS$ 260
Client Rating (based on 5 reviews)
*E-bikes are in limited supply, please enquire to reserve one.

About this Cycle Tour

Long isolated from the rest of the world, the Himalayan nation of Bhutan still maintains an aura of mystery. Bicycling in Bhutan rewards you with stunning views and pristine nature on good paved roads with little traffic. We start cycling from Thimpu after visiting Paro and head east to Punakha, stopping to visit dzongs (fortresses), monasteries, and temples, while absorbing the Buddhist culture.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Paro with an airport pick-up and visit the Paro Museum and one of the major Dzongs (fortresses).

Day 2

We transfer to Thimpu for a morning visit to a series of Bhutanese heritage institutions. In the afternoon we ride to Dodina and visit monasteries set back high amongst the mountains.

Day 3

Today will be a major hill challenge to the pass at Dochula, which is known for its spiritual energy and 108 Chortens that are atop the pass. After lunch, we descend down the pass through pristine forest.

Day 4

A leisurely loop in the Punakha Valley, where we visit the grand Punakha Dzong and the sacred Chhimi Lhakhang monastery.

Day 5

We conquer a gradual climb to Tashitang, traversing lush forests known for their birdlife and wild orchids, and loop back to Punakha. In the afternoon we transfer back to Paro.

Day 6

We’ve saved Bhutan’s most iconic site, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, for last! We’ll hike up the steep trail, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Paro Valley, to reach this legendary cliffside monastery.

Day 7

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Reviews

Beautiful country! We were so lucky about the weather which allowed fantastic views of the Himalayas. We visited lots of cultural sites and learned much about the history and practice of Buddhism in Bhutan. Cycling was certainly a high-light.

Antonia ForeOctober 2023

Amazing trip to Bhutan with Spiceroads that facilitated with its great staff. An excellent combination of cycling, visiting sites, eating local foods, meeting local people and learning about the Bhutanese culture.

Guy MordochJune 2018

I found Bhutan utterly magical and felt completely privileged to see and experience it by bike.

Catherine CreedeJune 2018

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