Biking Tour

 Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Dochu-la Pass, Phobjikha Valley, Haa, Chele-la Pass & Punakha

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Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley
Day 03: Phobjikha valley – Punakha
Day 04: Punakha – Thimphu
Day 05: Thimphu – Haa
Day 06: Haa – Chele la pass – Paro
Day 07: Hike to Tiger’s Nest
Day 08: Departure

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Thimphu: 2 nights
Phobjikha: 1 night
Punakha: 1 night
Haa: 1 night
Paro: 2 nights

Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu (54km, 01 hour)

On arrival at Paro airport, our representative from our company will greet you and assist with a ride to Thimphu. followed by a visit.

• On the way there, stop by Tachogang Lhakhang (the temple). The bridge leading there is a 15th-century iron suspension bridge.
• The Tashichho Dzong (fortress), built on the Wang Chhu riverside in 1641, is the most impressive building in Thimphu.

Evening freely wandered the city. overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley (Gangtey Gonpa), (134km, 05 hours)

After breakfast Visit,

• Memorial Chorten (Stupa) was built in 1974 in memory of the Third King of Bhutan.
• The Buddha Dordenma statue is one of the world’s largest Buddha Rupas.

Enjoy a ride to Phobjikha valley through the Dochu-la pass (3,088 m). The highest peaks of the Himalayas are most magnificently visible on a clear day.

• Druk Wangyal Chorten (Temple) at Dochu La/Nature walks
• Gangtey Gonpa (monastery), One of the most well-known and largest Nyingmapa monasteries in the nation, it is situated on a small hilltop surrounded by a sizable settlement.

Explore Phobjikha valley. Overnight stay at Phobjikha.

Day 03: Phobjikha valley – Punakha (87km, 03 hours)

After breakfast, enjoy a ride to the Black Naked Carne information center and explore Phobjikha Valley. Lunch will be served along the way. Drive to Punakha.

• Punakha Dzong, the second oldest fortress, was built in 1637 and situated between the female and male rivers/ (the traditional wooden bridge).
• suspension bridge, one of the longest of its kind in Bhutan.

Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Punakha.

NB: River rafting will be offered in Punakha; however, you are liable for the cost. 

Day 04: Punakha – Thimphu (71km, 02 hours)

Enjoy a ride to Thimphu.

• On the way, stop in Lobesa and take a short hike to Chimi Temple. It is popularly believed that childless couples who worship at this shrine are typically blessed with a child fairly quickly.
• Lampelri Recreational Park
• Takin preserve Park, Takin is a national animal of Bhutan
• Zilukha Nunnery was founded in 15^th
• Witness live Archery match (Archery is a national game of Bhutan)
• Bhutanese authentic craft street

Evenings are free for riding and city exploration. Spending the night in Thimphu

Day 05: Thimphu – Haa (112km, 03 hours)

After breakfast, enjoy a ride to Haa Valley, followed by a visit.

• Simply Bhutan is a living museum and a photo Studio.
• Lhakhang Karpo (White Shrine), established in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gempo in his mission to build 108 monasteries in one day, is situated on the foothills of the three towering mountains known as Risum Gonpa.
• Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Shrine), situated in Dumchoe village towards the north of Lhakhang Karpo, was established in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo in his mission to build 108 monasteries in one day. It serves as the seat for the guardian deity, Da Do Chen.

Evenings are free for riding and city exploration. overnight stay in Haa.

Day 06: Haa – Chele la pass – Paro (106km, 2½ hours)

After breakfast ride Paro to Paro Via Chilela pass. On a clear day, there is a superb view of Mts. Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. Followed by visits,

• Airport Bird’s Eye view point and River side.
• Paro Dzong was built in 1646. As you approach the fortress, you will cross a traditional wooden bridge.

The evenings are free to be spent riding and seeing the city. Haa overnight stay

Day 07: Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)

Drive to a hiking location after breakfast. The Taktsang Monastery is perched on a ledge of rock. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha in Bhutan, is claimed to have arrived in the 8th century flying on the back of a tigress and meditated where Taktsang Monastery currently stands.

Lunch will be served in the town’s top tourist eatery. followed by a visit.

• National Museum (Ta-Dzong), home to one-of-a-kind collections of historical clothing, textiles, Thangkha paintings, and more

Evening freely strolls around Paro. spending the night in Paro. 

Day 08: Departure

After an early breakfast, drive to Paro airport for a flight to your onward destination.

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