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Bicycling through Western and Central Bhutan
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The Bhutanese landscape is ideally suited for mountain bike riding. It presents a challenge, from its myriad of sleepy hillside and valley hamlets and picturesque terraced farm, to its criss crossing paddy fields. The terrain is truly varied and different, and offers the visitors something unusual in this sport.
The majority of this trip is on good paved roads with only a slight percentage on dirt roads and trails. The more adventurous can take side excursion for more off-road if preferred. This distance traveled is a tad more than 200km spread-out over the 7 day period.
The surface accommodates most types of frame styles from MTB, Hybrid, and Road depending on your cycling style and the experiences you wish to gain.
You will travel through small towns and villages, as well as rural areas where it will be just you, the tour group, the fantastic scenery and the road for hours at a time. The tour allows you many chances to engage in your own self reflection and to absorb your new environment. There are also numerous opportunities for optional hikes and a bit of climbing.
There are some challenging climbs, with one in particular being more than 3 hours. Your journey and efforts will be well rewarded with a view and experience that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the world.
Riders should have an adequate level of fitness/stamina, and be secure with their cycling experience.
The tour is fully supported by a van that follows riders during the tour. This van allows riders the option to ride as little or as much as they desire.
>> ITINERARY (7 days / 6 nights finishing in Paro.) |
Day 1 |
Arrive from Bangkok, afternoon visit to Paro Museum and Dzong. |
Day 2 |
Transfer to Thimphu, ride to Dodina. |
Day 3 |
Ride to Dochula and continue to Punakha. |
Day 4 |
Ride from Khuruthang to Tashithang. |
Day 5 |
Explore Punakha and ride to Wangdue. |
Day 6 |
Ride from Punakha to Thimphu |
Day 7 |
Transfer to airport for onward travel. |
FACTS & FIGURES |
Tour Cost
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US$1340 per person per night for 2 pax, US$1190 per person per night for more then 2 pax(Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 2 to 3 star category hotels approved by Tourism Council of Bhutan, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only. |
Bike Rental |
USD $35 |
Total Distance |
250 Kilometress |
Number of Days |
7 days / 6 nights |
Number of Cycling Days |
6 full days |
Road Surface |
94% on paved surfaces |
Group Size |
Minimum 2, maximum 16 |
Vehicle Support (SAG) |
This tour is fully supported by a dedicated support vehicle. |
Staff Support |
For groups of 8 or more a local cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 2-7 will be led by our local guide and support team. |
Accomodations |
A variety of 3 star hotels are utilized on this tour. |
Meals |
All set meals are provided for on this tour, with the exception of the first day and last day. |
Biking Grade |
 (4 out of 5) Mostly due to the high altitudes of some of the rides. |
Scenery and Culture |
(4 out of 5) |
Flight Cost |
Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$429 per person), Delhi (US$685 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$794 per person). |
>> ITINERARY (14 days / 13 nights finishing in Paro.) |
Day 1 |
Arrive from Bangkok, afternoon visit to Paro Museum and Dzong. |
Day 2 |
Transfer to Thimphu, ride to Dodina. |
Day 3 |
Ride to Dochula and continue to Punakha. |
Day 4 |
Ride from Khuruthang to Tashithang. |
Day 5 |
Explore Punakha and ride to Wangdue. |
Day 6 |
Ride from Punakha to Phobjikha. |
Day 7 |
Free day to explore Phobjikha valley. |
Day 8 |
Ride from Phobijkha to Trongsa. |
Day 9 |
Ride to Bumthang (Jakar). |
Day 10 |
Free day for Bumthang sightseeing. |
Day 11 |
Bumthang sightseeing and option hikes. |
Day 12 |
Transfer to Wangdue Phodrang. |
Day 13 |
Ride to Dochu La. |
Day 14 |
Transfer to airport for onward travel. |
FACTS & FIGURES |
Tour Cost
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US$2880 per person per night for 2 pax, US$2555 per person per night for more then 2 pax(Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 2 to 3 star category hotels approved by Tourism Council of Bhutan, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only. |
Bike Rental |
USD $35 |
Total Distance |
800 Kilometers |
Number of Days |
14 days / 13 nights |
Number of Cycling Days |
11 full days |
Road Surface |
94% on paved surfaces |
Group Size |
Minimum 2, maximum 16 |
Vehicle Support (SAG) |
This tour is fully supported by a dedicated support vehicle. |
Staff Support |
For groups of 8 or more a local cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 2-7 will be led by our local guide and support team. |
Accomodations |
A variety of 3 star hotels are utilized on this tour. |
Meals |
All set meals are provided for on this tour, with the exception of the first day and last day. |
Biking Grade |
(4 out of 5) Mostly due to the high altitudes of some of the rides. |
Scenery and Culture |
(4 out of 5) |
Flight Cost |
Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$429 per person), Delhi (US$685 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$794 per person). |
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