7 Days Cycling in Bhutan

After having breakfast, get ready to leave Paro and start the ride towards Thimphu; the capital of Bhutan. En route, you will get to visit Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple devoted to the 14th-century Tibetan saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. Upon arriving at the Thimphu, check-in to the pre-booked hotel and after sometime visit Buddha Dordenma, a huge statue of Shakyamuni Buddha that inhabits a major spot on a hilltop and offers marvelous views of Thimphu Valley. Once you are done with exploring the huge statue, you will head to visit yet another tourist attraction i.e., Memorial Chorten. The Chorten was built in the memory of the 3rd king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, this stupa is a significant site of worship for locals. One can also visit the local market in Thimphu. The day’s schedule will come to an end with a visit to the glorious Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Bhutanese government and the monastic body.

Overnight stay will be in the hotel at Thimphu.

After having breakfast, get ready to leave Paro and start the ride towards Thimphu; the capital of Bhutan. En route, you will get to visit Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple devoted to the 14th-century Tibetan saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. Upon arriving at the Thimphu, check-in to the pre-booked hotel and after sometime visit Buddha Dordenma, a huge statue of Shakyamuni Buddha that inhabits a major spot on a hilltop and offers marvelous views of Thimphu Valley. Once you are done with exploring the huge statue, you will head to visit yet another tourist attraction i.e., Memorial Chorten. The Chorten was built in the memory of the 3rd king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, this stupa is a significant site of worship for locals. One can also visit the local market in Thimphu. The day’s schedule will come to an end with a visit to the glorious Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Bhutanese government and the monastic body.

Overnight stay will be in the hotel at Thimphu.

In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, we will ride our bikes towards Punakha, en route stop at DochuLa Pass 3050 m (first pass of the trip). This mountain pass offers panoramic views of Bhutan Himalayas. The highlights of the area are 108 Chortens built as a tribute to the martyred soldiers and Druk Wangyal Lhakhang. From Pass, we will ride downhill which is 40 km and reach Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of fertility), the monastery honors an eccentric lama, Drukpa Kunley, who received the establishment’s wrath for his unconventional preaching methods. Afterwards visit glorious Punakha Dzong, an important historical site and the storehouse of the holiest religious treasures of Bhutan. Also, visit the longest suspension bridge of the country behind the fortress.

Back to the hotel and overnight stay.

Today after having breakfast, we will explore the beautiful Punakha valley through the bike which was once the summer capital of Bhutan. We will explore the biking trail of Khuruthang – Samdiingkha – Punakha, which follows a 27-km loop route. As we pedal down a back road that is largely unpaved, we will get to witness great views of the river and dzong. After lunch at Punakha, we will drive back to Paro by car.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Paro.

Taktsang Monastery: The wooden structure built amazingly, stands bravely on a cliff. It is said that the great Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress and set up this monastery when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. From the road, the hike toward Taktsang follows an uphill route and returning back takes approximately 5-6 hours at an average walking pace on a clear, sunny day.

Later we welcome you to visit Bhutanese homes for Hot Stone Bath. A Bhutanese hot stone bath is the perfect way to relax and wind down after a long day of sightseeing and is also believed to have numerous health benefits and practice Archery is the national sport of Bhutan. With our archery lessons, your guide will set up the targets and teach you the rules, as well as how to correctly hold the bow.
Darts are another popular pastime in Bhutan, with a different scoring system to the western tradition, and a target low to the ground. Both sports are a fun way to spend an afternoon, enjoying some healthy competition. Later dinner with them and experience their hospitality. A visit gives you an interesting glimpse into the lifestyle of Bhutan.

In the morning drive to Paro airport for departure to your onward destination.