Biking across the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Tour name: |
Biking across the Land of the Thunder Dragon |
Tour code: |
JTB-BK/01 |
Grade: |
Medium-Hard |
Duration: |
14N 15D |
Max. Elevation: |
3800m |
Season: |
February to April, September to November |
Start: |
Paro |
Finish: |
Samdrupjongkhar to Guwahati, India |
Accommodations: |
Hotel and camping |
Day |
Activity |
Accommodations |
1 |
Arrive in Paro |
Hotel in Paro |
2 |
Bike in Paro valley and hike to Taktshang |
Hotel in Paro |
3 |
Bike to Thimphu |
Hotel in Thimphu |
4 |
Bike to Punakha |
Hotel in Punakha |
5 |
Visit Punakha Dzong and bike to Wangdi |
Hotel in Wangdi |
6 |
Bike to Phobjikha |
Hotel in Phobjikha |
7 |
Bike to Trongsa |
Hotel in Trongsa |
8 |
Bike to Jakar |
Hotel in Jakar |
9 |
Site seeing in Jakar |
Hotel in Jakar |
10 |
Bike to Ura |
Hotel in Ura |
11 |
Bike to Mongar |
Hotel in Mongar |
12 |
Bike to Trashigang |
Hotel in Trashigang |
13 |
Bike to Khaling |
Camping near Khaling |
14 |
Bike to Samdrupjongkhar |
Hotel in Samdrupjongkhar |
15 |
Drive to Guwahati and depart |
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Summary: This biking journey is filled with challenging climbs and seemingly endless descent on approximately 950 km of road. There are 12 passes to cross, the highest of which is Thrumshing La (Day 11) at around 3700 metres. The road generally is low gradient, narrow and almost traffic-free. We will be biking at altitudes between 600 and 3700 metres thus will notice a marked difference in temperatures. The average time in the saddle will vary between 6-8 hours each day, with at least 3 longer days of up to 12 hours (including stops). A support vehicle will accompany us throughout the whole journey which will carry your luggage and serve as your transport should you be having an off day.
For more details please contact us at: journeytobhutan@druknet.bt
