Bhutan's mountainous terrain offers a fascinating adventure for cycling enthusiasts. The route along Bhutan's West-East Highway (approx. 600 km) is an extremely scenic route with the challenge of surmounting a new pass of over 3000 meters every day. An exhilarating journey passing through a variety of landscapes, from the alpine heights of the West to the temperate regions of the East.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival at Paro / transfer from airport / overnight hotel.

Day 02 A full day sightseeing of Paro / overnight hotel.

Day 03 Commence cycle tour travelling Eastwards / cross Dochula pass / camp at Khuruthang.

Day 04 Early morning to Punakha Dzong / continue towards Gangte gompa via Wangdiphodrang / camp

Day 05 Retrace a little to Norbuling / cross Pelela pass towards Tongsa Dzong / camp at Tongsa.

Day 06 Cycle up to Yotola and down to Dumkhar and Chumi onward to Bumthang / camp.

Day 07 Sightseeing of the Bumthan valley / camp

Day 08 Cycle to Ura then on to Sengor / camp

Day 09 Cycle up to the pass and then down to Kuru Zam / camp

Day 10 A short climb to Mongar Dzong / p.m. rest / camp.

Day 11 Cross Lorela pass to Tashignag, administrative headquarters of Eastern Bhutan / camp

Day 12 Day trip to Kanglung college Bhutan's only English medium University. Cycle tour ends

Day 13 Return / drive to Mongar / overnight

Day 14 Tongsa / overnight

Day 15 Thimpu / transfer hotel / overnight

Day 16 At leisure in Thimphu.

Day 17 Drive to Paro airport / departure to Kathmandu / transfer hotel.