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Mystical Bhutan

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US$ 6,500
Duration
15 Days / 14 Nights
Distance
755 km
Tour Code
BTN-BMB
Next departure
12-May-2024
Number of Cycling Days12
Average Distance Per Day: 63
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150 Km
Average Climbing Per Day: 1073
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2,250 m
Total Cycling Distance755 kilometres
AccommodationIncluded
Bike HireMountain Bike: US$ 350, E-Bike*: US$ 630
Single SupplementUS$ 495
Client Rating (based on 6 reviews)
*E-bikes are in limited supply, please enquire to reserve one.

About this Cycle Tour

Dragons, Dzongs, and the Himalayas – this tour through the otherworldly country of Bhutan offers adventurers the chance to experience a truly exotic culture in a spectacular natural environment. Visit medieval fortresses and monasteries, climb countless mountain passes, enjoy countless cruising descents, and camp in pristine nature. Uncover Bhutan's many surprises as you rise to the challenge of crossing this Himalayan country by bike.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Morning arrival to the Land of the Thunder Dragon and in the afternoon we'll visit Paro Museum and one of the major Dzongs (fortress temple).

Day 2

On our first full day in Bhutan, we'll tick one item for the bucket list: the hike up to the famed and fantastic Tiger's Nest Monastery.

Day 3

We start climbing to the pass at Dochula, which is known for its spiritual energy and 108 Chortens. After lunch, we descend down to Punakha.

Day 4

We take time to explore Punakha, visiting Punakha Dzong and Chhimi Lhakhang before riding onto Wangdue.

Day 5

A gentle climb on the road connecting eastern and western Bhutan all the way to Trongsa.

Day 6

Cycle up to Yontong La pass before we head down to Zungney. Later, we climb to Kiki La before descending down to Jakar, also called Bumthang.

Day 7

The morning is free for you to explore the city. In the afternoon, we visit dzongs and Goembas scattered around the valley.

Day 8

We ride up to the remote Tang Valley and stay at a private museum and guesthouse.

Day 9

We backtrack to the main road to Shirtung La at the top of the pass. We have an option to ride down a single track to Ura village or continue on a paved road.

Day 10

We make our way to Bhutan's highest pass, Thurmshing La, at the summit of 3,798 m. Later, we ride downhill to Sengor.

Day 11

Our downhill continues to Kuru Chu River from 3,051 m to 579 m before we climb back up to 1,590 m to Mongar.

Day 12

Another day of ups and downs as we climb to Kori La before we descend down to Drangme Chu River. A a final climb up to Trashigang finishes off our roller coaster day.

Day 13

We ride up to Yongphu La at 2,544 m before we ride on to the town of Wamrong.

Day 14

Our final pass comes in at a mere 2,388 m before we descend a total of 3,080 m all the way down to the border town of Samdrup Jongkhar.

Day 15

We cross the border into India and drive to Guwahati Airport.

Elevation Profiles

Day 2 - Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike Ride 10-16km.
Day 2 - Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike Ride 10-16km.

Reviews

Bhutan has everything you want in a cycle tour; history, culture, good food, mostly tarmac roads in excellent condition, sweeping, long (30k+) descents.

Eva StrnadOctober 2023

Biking is the best way to see any country as it stimulates all of your senses like no other way of traveling. The contact with the people of the country visited is much easier. Love seeing how the people live, the kids going to school, what's growing in their fields, etc and this is the best way to do it. After a day of biking it is wonderful to be able to eat anything you want and a comfortable hotel is very much appreciated.

Jean-François Albert Constant BlancOctober 2019

Beautiful country, views, friendly staff, excellent service, care and food. Really a wonderful holiday and introduction to Bhutan. Very happy with the tour!

Katharina Deutsch-HallSeptember 2018

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