Guided Cycling Trip in Bhutan

Experience The Dark Woods, Awesome Views, Snow-Capped Mountains and Fresh Air on a Guided Cycling Tour

Riding a bicycle either for fun or for fitness has come very popular sports now in Bhutan. This is mainly due to improved in road conditions, construction and maintenance of high quality east west national HighWay and extended roads connecting major attractions and sightseeing.

The ride is totally on paved wider roads and highways. This sports activity is termed as most basic and fit for beginners, men and women, amateur and is awesome for all levels of riders.

The best part of this biking is it’s an old fashioned pedaling, a ride through the most spectacular landscape, rich vegetation and thick forest and snow capped mountains. Through this light and less intense ride, you will be also able to ride through various rural areas of Bhutan, villages and interact with locals.

Your multi-lingual local cycle guide is with you from the time your cycling tour commences until it concludes. They’ll help adjust your bike correctly, provide you with daily trip briefings, and work tirelessly to tailor the trip to your interests while also ensuring that your cycling holiday runs smoothly for everyone.
The Activity is focus on:
  • Sports/Fitness
  • Connect to major cultural attractions of the regions
  • Visit to villages on the way to understand the rural life of Bhutan
  • Interaction with the local athletes
  • Through the natural vegetation, rich forest and spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges in the background.
The Guided Cycling Tour is Suitable for:
  • Single/Couple
  • Families/Groups
Duration - Minimum 9 days
Accommodation:
  • 3 Star Hotel Accommodation Included
  • 4 and 5 star Hotels on actual Hotel Room Tariff

Grading - Moderate

Route Details and Itinerary

  • Route 1 - Dochula Pass - Punakha

    Starting Point - 3100 m, End Point 1350 m, On the paved wide Thimphu Punakha HighWay, Distance - 43 KM


    In the morning you will be driven to Dochula Pass (3100 m asl). Enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain it’s the start point of you cycling adventure.


    Refreshment will be served as you enjoy the spectacular view of the snow-capped mountains and 108 stupas of the Docula Pass showcasing Bhutanese art.


    Your ride starts along the meandering road wide and comfortable for cycling, pass thorugh the Royal Botanical Park – a protected area known for 36 species of Rhododendron flowers, Magnolia and mixed vegetation of broad leafed forest and bamboo shrubs. 


    The ride will end at Chimi Lhakhang after approximately 2 and half hours covering 43 kilo meters.


    Chimi Lhakhang or the fertility temple is sits on the hilltop with the view of Lobesa village and Wangduephodrang. Listen to your guide as he/she narrates the life story and his crazy methods of teaching of Divine Mad Man, Lam Drukpa Kuenley. The temple is known for fertility wish grants for couples and there are true stories of how locals as well as tourist alike got conceived after the blessing from the temple.

  • Route 2 : Pelela Pass - Trongsa

    Start Point - 3200 m, End Point - 2200 m, on the East West Paved Punakha - Trongsa HighWay, Enroute numerous rural villages


    In car you will be driven till Pelela Pass at an aititude of 3200 m asl and start cycling down hill for about 4 and half hours till you reach Trongsa.


    Enroute you will come across numerous beautiful villages like Rukubje, Chengebji etc… Stop over at Chendebji Stupa for tea or lunch and continue riding till the Trongsa View Point.


    Overnight in hotel in Trongsa.

  • Route 3 : Yotongla - Chumey

    Yotongla Pass is 3300m, Distance - 21 Km, End Point is 2650m, on the paved East West Highway


    Early in the morning, visit Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa Ta Dzong and drive till Yontong La Pass at an altitude of 3,300 m asl.


    Ride down hill about 2 hours covering almost 23 Km where you will reach Chumey Village


    En-route stopover at Yathra Factory where you will see local weaving jackets and clothes from Yak wools.


    From Chumey, drive to Bumthang and overnight stay at your hotel in Bumthang.

  • Route 4 : Detour in Bumthang

    Bumthang is the spiritual heartland of Bhutan. You have so many things to see and almost all the major attractions in the area you can reach by bicycle.


    Ride to popular monasteries of Jamba Lhakhang, Kichu and Tamshing Monastery. Its good time to visit villages, interact with locals and enjoy the beautiful landscape.


    Overnight stay at your hotel in Bumthang

  • Route 5 : Yotongla - Trongsa & Pelela - Phobjikha

    Start Point - 3,300 m, End Point - 2200m, Return Journey from Bumthang to Thimphu, On Bumthang - Thimphu West East HighWay


    There are 3 section where you can ride and drive. First you start till Yotongla in car where you can ride your bicycle downhill till Trongsa. It’s a scenic and very beautiful ride where you will be gliding amongst the Himalayan Mountains and small streams till you reach the Trongsa Fortress.


    Second, you will take the car and drive till Pelela Pass from there you will ride till you reach Phobjikha the most beautiful glacial valleys of Bhutan. It’s the winter roosting ground of Black Neck Cranes.


    Overnight at your hotel in Phobjikha.

  • Route 6 : Lawala Pass - Lobesa, Dochula - Thimphu

    First Stretch : Start Point - 3190m, End Point - 1350m, Distance 53 Km, 3.5 Km gentle climb, Second Stretch: Start Point -3100m End Point - 2220m, Distance -17 Km, Duration 1 Hour (Approx.)


    Visit crane information centre and drive little Lawala Pass which is at the altitude of 3190 m asl. Alternatively you can hike on the Phobjikha nature trail and then drive to the pass. From there, ride on your bicycle till Lobesa market. This stretch includes 3.7 km up hill and total of 53 km.


    Lunch at lobesa and continue your drive till Docula Pass where after that you will ride till Semtokha. It will take you around 1 hour ride covering 17 Km

  • Route 7 - Detour in Thimphu the Capital City of Bhutan

    We have different cycling areas in Thimphu including around the giant Buddha that will take you around 1 hour, Changangkha to Giant Buddha Statue which takes around 3 hours, Thimphu city to Takin Reserve to Sangaygang and back which will take you around 2 hours.


    Either you can prefer to come back to your hotel or continue from Sangaygang to Wangduetse and then to Zilukha Nunery centre.

  • Route 8 : Thimphu - Paro HighWay

    Most Popular Cycling Route, Distance - 53 Km, Max 5 Hours Duration,


    The most popular cycling route is Thimphu to Paro highway you can join some of the local cycle athletes.  The road is wide enough for a enjoyable ride along the Thimphu river for the first half of the journey and then along the Paro Chu during the second half.


    Total distance to over is 53 Km and maximum duration to cover is 5 hours. Your ride will end at Paro Town where you car will pick you up and drive to your hotel.


    Take your time and enjoy picnic lunch midway by the riverside.

  • Route 9 : Tiger's Nest Monastery - Paro

    Start Point - 2900m, End 2300m,


    Tigers nest monastery is located around 900 meters above the Paro valley on a precarious almost vertical mountain cliff, Taktsang Monastery and is truly a wonderful and spectacular sight in terms of its location, setting and history.


    In the 8th Century this was one of the major sites where Guru Padmasambhava – the patron saint of Buddhism in Bhutan meditated with his consort Khandro Yeshey Tshogyal. It is believed that Guru flew on a female tigress in pursuit of a demon which he subdued at the current site of the Monastery. It is one of the holiest site in the Buddhist arena and the most important cultural icon in Bhutan.


    You will need to push your bike to Taktsang Monastery and then ride down till Paro town.

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Here are answers to some common questions. 
  • How long is the Visa process and can I apply directly with the Bhutan Government for my tourist Visa?

    Visa formalities is smooth and hassle free for tourists as only registered tour companies/operators can apply for tourist Visas with the Tourism Council of Bhutan. As your chosen tour company, once we confirm your travel dates, flights and logistics we will apply for your Bhutan Visa. All tourist Visa approval is 100% guaranteed and Visa approval only depends on your imminent travel dates. Visa usually gets approved 1 month prior to your arrival date to Bhutan. 

  • Can we buy our flight tickets or do we have to buy from you?

    You can either purchase your flight tickets online https://www.drukair.com.bt or we can do on your behalf. It will be more convenient for you and for us if we purchase your flight tickets, as there is no difference in the price whether you or we purchase. However, as a Registered Ticketing Agent of both the Airlines in Bhutan, we will be the first ones to know if there are any changes in the flight timing or schedule, and we can immediately liaise with the airlines for the next best options and reschedule accordingly the hotels and itinerary. 


    The second advantage is if there are any promotional rates we can avail the offer and pass it on to you which is not possible if you buy online. 

  • Can we have a yoga class or a session while in Bhutan?

    Yoga is gaining popularity in Bhutan and there are few yoga centers offering scheduled sessions by professional yoga teachers at no cost or a minimum fee. Also luxury premium hotels like Uma by Como, Six Senses and Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary offers free yoga classes for their in house guests as per their schedule. For walk in guests the additional cost for a 1 hour yoga session with their in-house teacher at Uma by Como in Paro is USD 120.00 for 1 person. 



    However, if you do not need a teacher, then we can provide yoga mats which will be kept in your car all times and whenever you want you can ask your guide to take you to a good spot to do your yoga. There are many scenic spots and plenty of opportunity for outdoor yoga session by yourself or with your traveling group.   


    We also arrange special wellness and Yoga retreat trips on request.

  • Do I have to travel with a tour guide?

    Tourism in Bhutan is managed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and as per the Tourism Policy any tourists wishing to visit Bhutan must tie up with a local tour operator for Visa and all logistics. The policy also mandates that each tour group irrespective of the number of people in a group, must have a tour guide and a driver. While all this sounds restrictive, suffocating and almost like traveling to North Korea where they also have the guided tour policy, however please be assured the similarity ends at these words. Bhutan is a liberal country and one of the safest places to visit and live in. Tour itineraries are customized as per the interests of the guests and the guests has the liberty to choose their duration of travel and places to visit. Guests have the liberty to start their day at any time they choose, spend extra time at a site or skip any sight if not interested. 


    The tour guide and driver are more like local companions showing you the places and providing local insight into the culture of Bhutan, while also taking care of all logistics and ensuring you have a hassle free comfortable holiday in Bhutan.

  • What is your return policy?

    Our Cancellation Policy


    Tour programmes booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:


    After Booking – receipt of funds  - 10% of the rate

    Within 30 days from the start of the program - 15% of rate

    Within 14 days from the start of the program - 50% of rate

    Within 7 days from the start of the program - 75% of rate

    Less than 7 days or without notice - 100% of rate

    After arrival in Bhutan - 100% of the rate

    No Refund will be extended for early departure

  • Can we customize our itinerary or do we follow a set itinerary?

    Our tour itineraries are flexible and customized as per the guests’ interests, hobbies and preferences. At the onset of our communication we always inform our guests of the same and to let us know their interests and accordingly we discuss and finalize the itinerary. There are many places to visit and numerous things to do, and it may not be possible to visit all the places, therefore we provide the options and our guests choose the same as per their interests. 


    Additionally, our website has a complete list of attractions and things to do, so guests can pick and choose their preferred places and activities. 

  • Do I have to eat at preselected hotels/restaurants?

    No you do not have to eat at preselected restaurants. For breakfast you can eat at your hotel, and for lunch and dinner you can try out the many restaurants that serve traditional Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and continental cuisines. We also do not like to limit our guests to eat only at the hotels and buffet. Your guide will take you to these restaurants as per your food preference. As long as the restaurants are not 5 star, all 3 meals are included in the tour package.

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