Day 1  Arrive in Paro (Alt: 2200m)

• Group arrives in Paro. Welcome to Bhutan! Meet your guide and transfer to the capital, Thimphu. Spend a day rest in your hotel or take a gentle walk around to acclimate to the altitude and climate.

• You’ll meet with your tour coordinator or guide who will brief you on the journey ahead. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions about the tour, discuss the itinerary in detail, and get to know your fellow riders.

• Cycle Check: You get an introduction to your e---bike, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the e-bike you will be riding for the next 7 days.

• Refreshment served before retiring for the day.

• Welcome cultural program of mask and folk dances for the group in the evening followed by dinner.

• Dinner and overnight Namgay Heritage Hotel (3*) in Thimphu.

Day 2 Cycling and Sightseeing in Thimphu (Alt: 2300m)

Cycling Distance- 15Km, Elevation gain- 250m.

• Breakfast at the hotel,

• Your first day of cycling starts from central Thimphu to the Tango Dedena base (2600m) is a scenic 15 km Himalayan ride. You will ride alongside the Thimphu chuu (rivers) and pass small, quite village settlements before entering the tranquil, heavily wooded nature trail leading into the national park. The journey follows the Dechenchholing to Dodena lam northward, climbing gently through blue pine and rhododendron forests. It typically takes about

• 1 hr, gaining roughly 250 meters of elevation before reaching the monastery trails. An impressive and beautiful hike to visit Tango Buddhist University, takes only 45 minutes hike.

• Picnic lunch is served upon return by the national park.

• After lunch, for those who still want to finish the route, you can continue riding back to hotel or simply ready to call it a day, you are more welcome to hop in support vehicle for ride back to the Thimphu.

• Visit the Gongzur Chorten-the memorial stupa of the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk popularly known as the father of modern Bhutan.

• Visit the Kajaa Throm, is filled with stalls stocked with mountains of powerful chillies, spices, incense powders, red rice and cubes of Bhutanese yak’s cheese. There is also plenty of meat on sale, but it’s all imported. Killing an animal for consumption is illegal in Bhutan, so there are no slaughter houses in the country.

• Refreshment served before retiring for the day.

• Dinner and overnight stay at Namgay Heritage Hotel (3*) in Thimphu.

Day 3 Thimphu - Punakha (Alt:1310 m), 70km

Cycling Distance - 38km, Elevation gain- 100m)

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Your journey to Punakha begins with a scenic drive from central Thimphu to the famous World’s tallest sitting Buddha (51m) at Kuensel Phodrang. You will explore the temple inside and take in the unparalleled, sweeping views of the entire Thimphu valley below. After exploring the massive statue and its sweeping valley views, you will drive for 45 minutes to Dochula Pass at 3100m. You will enjoy a coffee break at the cozy Druk Wangyel Café atop

• Dochula Pass, surrounded by the 108 memorial stupas and panoramic views of the Himalayas. Your riding starts at the top of the Dochula pass and finishing down into the Punakha Valley is a legendary Bhutanese cycling adventure. You will start a chilly alpine altitudes before descending into the warm sub-tropical embrace of Punakha at 1310m.

• The classic route spans roughly 38km of downhill offers an unforgettable transition of microclimates and landscapes. Here is exactly what you can expect and experience.

• Lunch in Lobesa at Kuu Kham Café in Punakha.

• Afternoon visit the Chimmi Lhakhang, famously known as the “Fertility Temple”, is a revered Buddhist monastery in the Punakha. Built in 1499. It is perched on a picturesque hillock in Lobesa and is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley- the unconventional 15th- century saint known as ‘Devine Madman’.

• The Phallus Symbol: Kuenley is famous for establishing the tradition of painting phalluses on houses to ward off evil and bad luck. The monastery itself houses a sacred, silver-handled wooden phallus brought from Tibet.

• Nest continue the ride to Punakha for your hotel check in. Refreshment served before retiring for the day.

• Dinner and overnight stay Hotel River Valley.

Day 4  Cycling in Punakha and Hiking (Alt: 1310m)

Cycling Distance - 24 Km, Elevation gain- 400m. 

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Today’s cycling and hiking to the Khamsum Yuley Namgyel Chorten is an unforgettable Punakha valley adventure. The journey combines a scenic ride along the Mochu river to the trailhead, followed by a rewarding 40 minutes uphill trek through lush rice paddies and pine forests to reach the stunning, architecturally magnificent Chorten.

• The route begins near Punakha Dzong heading roughly 7 kilometers northeast up into the upper Puankha valley. You will follow an unpaved country road bordering the winding Mo Chu river. This rides takes you off the beaten path, offering continuous, sweeping views of rural farmhouses, terraced fields and the shimmering river.

• Hot picnic lunch upon return after the hike from the Khamsum Youley Namgyel by the river side bed.  Continue the ride to visit Punakha Dzong. Punakha Dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan. The dzong is associated with the Drukpa linage of Bhutan’s Kagyu school of Buddhism. Further in 2010, the Fifth King’s royal wedding ceremony took place at Punakha Dzong.

• Refreshment served before retiring for the day.

• Dinner and overnight stay Hotel River Valley.

Day 5 Punakha – Phobjikha (Alt: 3000m), 78km

Cycling Distance -20km, Elevation gain- 430m  Breakfast at the hotel;

• Today’s rides from Punakha to Tikizampa covers 20 km offers an immersive journey through Bhutan’s lower temperate valleys. Winding along the Puna Tsang Chhu river basin, this scenic, relatively low altitude ride takes you through semi- tropical landscapes, terraced farmlands, and traditional Bhutanese hamlets. The route is a mix of well paved roads and some gentle, rolling off-road sections. It is relatively flat but involves a few manageable inclines as you pedal up the valley along the feeder roads.

• Tiki Zampa area serves as the endpoint for several well-known low altitude trekking routes that descent from the Phobjikha and Gangtey Valleys.

• We will a take bus ride from Tiki Zampa to Phobjikha valley offers a breathtaking, winding 3 hours ascent through deep river valleys and pristine alpine forests. The route transitions dramatically from sub-tropical riverbanks to the cool, wide, and untouched glacial wetlands of Phobjikha.

• As you descend into valley bowl, you may spot yaks grazing or during the winter months, the legendary Black-Necked Cranes that roost in the marshlands in winter.

• The rides provides access to magnificient historical sites like the 17th century Gangtey Goenpa Monastery and the Black Necked Crane information center.

• Refreshment served before retiring for the day.

• Dinner and overnight stay Phobjikha Resort (3*).

Day 6 Hiking in Phobjikha and Cycling 

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• The most famous hike, it is an easy to moderate 4 km trail that takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. It winds through pine forests, crosses small streams, and offers stunning, panoramic views of the marshy valley and the Gangtey monastery.

• Afternoon cycling takes you is the valley loop. This 20-40 km circuit is a flat, easy to moderate ride along unpaved farm roads and quite trails. It takes you through tranquil wetlands, alpine forests and traditional Bhutanese village.  Refreshment served before retiring for the day.

• Dinner and overnight stay at Phobjikha Resort in Phobjikha.

Day 7 Drive Phobjikha to Thimphu (Alt: 2300m), 129km

• Breakfast at the hotel.

  Trade the saddle for the seat on this rewarding 125 km transfer from Phobjikha to Thimphu. This 5 hours journey offers a sweeping, effortless recap of your 5 day cycling expedition through Bhutan’s dramatic landscapes.

• The bus winds down from the marshy, pristine valleys of Phobjikha into the subtropical warmth of Wangdue Phodrang retracing the scenic inclines you likely conquered on two wheels.

• You will ascend roughly 44km from the valley floor, trading your sweaty uphill pedaling for a comfortable bus ride. The road reaches a crescendo at the iconic Dochula Pass 3100m, famous for its 108 memorial stupas and sweeping, panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas. In Thimphu visit the Bhutan Post Office to create your own personalized postage stamps featuring your photo at the service costs and gets you a customized sheet of 12 legitimate, usable stamps.  Refreshment served before retiring for the day.  Evening at 5pm, we will have the mix of guests of honor to have an exclusive face to face interaction and lecture on Gross National Happiness (GNH) led by esteem experts from the GNH commission followed by dinner. This rare opportunity allow guests to deeply engage with the core philosophies and principles driving Bhutan’s holistic development and national wellbeing.

• Overnight stay at Norkhil Boutique & Spa (4*) in Thimphu.

Day 8 Thimphu - Paro (Alt:2200m)

Cycling Distance 55km, 2 hrs, Elevation loss 150m

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Cycling from Thimphu to Paro involves a total of 55 km, because Thimphu sits slightly higher a net descent. You will actually experience a net elevation loss of about 100 to 130 meters, through rolling terrain and small climbs along the way yield a total accumulated elevation gain of around 400 meters. 

• The route via the Paro to Thimphu highway is almost entirely sealed, smooth and follows alongside the Wangchuu and Pa Chu rivers.

• Lunch in Paro. 

• Afternoon sightseeing includes; Visit the National Museum in the watchtower above Paro Dzong to get an inside look at Bhutan's history, culture, and customs. Then check out the stunning Rinpung Dzong (fortress) of Paro, one of the best examples of traditional Bhutanese architecture.  Refreshment served before retiring for the day. 

• Dinner and overnight stay at Naksel Resort & Spa in Paro (4*).

Day 9 An Excursion to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Alt: 2900m)

Driving Distance 15 Km, Elevation gain 700m.

• Early breakfast at the hotel.

• Today you'll hike up to one of Bhutan's most famous and most sacred sites: Taksang Lhakhang, also called the Tiger's Nest Monastery. This fascinating temple is perched high up on a cliff about 2,952 feet (900 m) above the Paro Valley. You'll climb up through shady pine forests and explore the monastery.

• Vegetarian lunch at Taktsang cafeteria in return.

• Archery in Paro: Spend the rest of afternoon in Paro playing archery on traditional bow and arrows to try on your skills. Archery is our national sports. It is played on both traditional equipments made out of a special bamboos and imported modern fiber equipments. We shall be playing on the traditional bows and arrows which is more fun.

• Refreshment served before retiring for the day. 

• A special farmhouse dinner and traditional hot stone bath for the group is organized in the evening at a farmhouse.

• Dinner and overnight stay at Naksel Resort & Spa (4*).

Day 10 Paro – Chelela Pass (Alt: 3988m)

Cycling Distance 46km, Elevation gain- 1600m

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Today’s journey is one of the best part of the cycling in Bhutan. The route from the Naksel Resort takes you to the Bondey is mostly downhill and then Bondey to Chelela involves a gradual, steep climb with plenty of winding roads as we ascend towards the pass. It’s a beautiful, safe journey, but if you are prone to motion sickness, you might want to prepare accordingly. We will take it slow, makes stops for photos, and enjoy the views. It rewards riders with breathtaking views of Mt. Jhomolhari and vibrant prayer flags.

• Hot lunch is arranged at the Chelela Pass.

• Guests can hop on a support vehicle for a comfortable and easy journey if a guest is too tired to cycle back to Paro.

• Battery Management: Climbing to almost 4000 meters drain ebike batteries significantly faster. You will likely want a mid to high assist level, so we will pack a spare battery if the capacity isn’t enough for step, sustained climbs.

• Refreshment served before retiring for the day. 

• Dinner and overnight stay at Naksel Resort & Spa.

Day 11 Departure from Bhutan

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Group leaves for Paro International Airport. Ensure you leave ample time for the drive and airport security procedures. 

• You will carry with your memories of a unique adventure through the Land of the Thunder Dragon, along with stories and experiences to share for years to come.

Kadring Chey – Thank You