Guided Mountain Cycling Trip in Bhutan

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

The rugged terrain, high mountains, the snow capped Himalayas, rich vegetation and thick forest; Bhutan has it all to make a mountain biking one of the lifetime experience.

The trails runs through 100 percent natural and riders will come across rocky gardens, loamy and gnarly sections and it may be challenging or even risky for some are not professional in mountain biking. In order to mitigate the risk, we will have a local biking tour guide who knows the trails and can lend technical know how and advices before you actually hit the sections.

In order to understand the trail, we have scaled the trail from 1 to 10 where 10 is extremely difficult and challenging and 1 being the easiest. Each trail scaling is given below.

At the beginning of the ride, you will be briefed about the technicalities and nature of the trail. You will also be served with some energy drinks, tea and coffee. The team will also with you from 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.
Some Important Tips:
  • Strongly suggest you use your own bike that you feel comfortable riding up and down the hill and the one you can trust,
  • Most of the trials are steep and technical, so advised to have your bike with more squish (100 – 140 mm of travel)
  • There will be lot of steep descending, larger brake rotors advised,
  • Most of the trails can be muddy, rocky, comfortable some sections of the trails are
  • Please ensure your Bike has Dropper Seats Post as the trail will fluctuate between steep down hill and flatter sections all over the ride in Bhutan.
Thing You Must Carry:
  • A full face helmet
  • Pads
  • Long Sleeves and Baggy Shorts
  • Hydration pack
  • Eye wear
Duration - Flexible
Grading - Extreme

Route Details and Itinerary

  • Route 1 : Kila Goemba to Paro Town

    Natural Trail, Start Point - 3600 m, 7 out of 10 Difficulty

  • Route 2 : Jele Dzong to Paro Town

    Start Point - 3600 m, 13 Km Distance, Involves Technicals, 7 Out of 10 Difficulty, Shuttle the bike till Jele Dzong, Routes - Gnarly, Loamy and Rock garden

  • Route 3 : Taktsang Monastery to Paro Town

    Start Point 2800 m, 1 and half Hour Bike Push uphill, On the Horse Trail, Idle Time to Start 1700 Hours, Approx Time Duration - 45 Mins

  • Route 4 : Tiger's Nest Monastery to Bumtdra to Sangachokhor

    Start Point 3200, Highest 3800m, lowest 2800m, 1 Hour Estimated ride, Flowy and Technical Trail, 5 out of 10 Difficulty

  • Route 5 : Phajoding - Chokhotse - Wangdi Tse

    Start Point 3460m, 4 Hours Push the bike, 1 hour Estimated Ride, fall to Thimphu City

  • Route 6 : Madman's Trail

    Through Botanical Garden, 45 Mins on paved road, relatively easy ride, Approx. ride 1 Hour

  • Route 7 : Talo to Nobgang to Police Station

    Fantastic View of Punakha Fortress, 45 min Approx Ride, Relatively east ride

  • Route 8 : Tsho Cha Sa - Mountain Top to Suspension Bridge

    Shuttle the Bike till Tsho Cha Sa, 1 Hour Approx. Ride, Involves Gap Jump and Bumps, Ramps and Drops, 6 Out of 10 Difficulty

  • Route 9 : Suspension Bridge - Somdingkha Bridge

    More Pedal, 1 Hour Ride, Follow The River, 4 Out of 10 Difficulty

  • Route 10: Punakha to Sewla Goempa to Punakha

    Distance 10 Km, Flowy Trails, Fit for all Levels of riders, Smooth and maintained trail

  • Route 11 : Khotakha to Molela to Nezegang

    1 and half Hour Bike Push, Trail is technical and Flowy, Through rich vegetation, 12 Km Duration, 1 and half hour ride, Beautiful Trail with views of Punakha Fortress

  • Route 12 : Phobjikha Cross Country Ride

    Start and End - Gantey Goemba, On the Nature Trail, Total Distance 52 Kms. Duration - 8 hours ride, hard as well as soft trail

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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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