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   Bhutan Bicycle Tours 2012

 

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Bhutan by Bicycle,

a great way to tame the dragon!

 

Touring Bhutan by bicycle is becoming increasingly the most popular way to experience this Himalayan Shangri La, and the Bhutan bicycle traverse from Western Bhutan to Eastern Bhutan with an exit to Assam in India leads in popularity. We offer two versions of this trip, a longer, 19-day bicycle journey, and a shorter, 13-days Bhutan cycling traverse.

 

If your time is limited or you prefer not having to start your return journey home from north-eastern India but rather structure your trip to Bhutan on a roundtrip flight to/from Paro, we offer 8 to 13-days bicycle itineraries that focus on exploring Western Bhutan or lead up to Bumthang in Central Bhutan only.

 

In 2012 we offer two 13-day Set Departure Bhutan Bicycle Traverse Group Tours, one in the Spring and one in the Fall, priced based on the minimum daily rate.

 

If you prefer a private bicycle tour, we offer several pre-designed ready to book private cycling tours on dates of travel per your choice, aka Independent Bicycle Journeys: 19-day traverse, 16-day luxury option and 13-day Paro to Bumthang.

 

Should you wish to have us custom-design a bicycle itinerary for you, combine the tour with a festival, add some trekking or other program, contact us.

 

BHUTAN CYCLING GROUP TOURS:

Bhutan Bicycle Traverse 12 nights/13 days

This is a full but shorter version of the Bhutan bicycle traverse, cycle Paro to Samdrup Jongkhar, in SE Bhutan, and exit to Guwahati in Assam, India.

 

With Paro Tshechu Festival

April 3 - 15, 2012

 

Day 01: Arrive Paro - Paro Tshechu

Day 02: Paro-Thimphu

Day 03: Thimphu

Day 04: Thimphu-Wangdue/Punakha
Day 05: Wangdue-Gangtey Goenpa
Day 06: Gangtey Goenpa-Trongsa
Day 07: Trongsa-Jakar/Bumthang
Day 08: Jakar-Ura
Day 09: Ura-Mongar
Day 10: Mongar-Trashigang
Day 11: Trashigang-Khaling
Day 12: Khaling-Samdrup Jongkhar
Day 13: Samdrup Jongkhar – Guwahati, Assam

 

Bhutan Bicycle Traverse 12 nights/13 days

With Tangbi Mani and Jambay Lhakang Drub festivals

September 24 - October 6, 2012

 

Day 01: Arrive Paro:
Day 02: Paro-Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu-Wangdue/Punakha
Day 04: Wangdue-Gangtey Goenpa
Day 05: Gangtey Goenpa-Trongsa
Day 06: Trongsa-Jakar/Bumthang
Day 07: Tangbi Mani & Jambay Lhakang Drub festivals
Day 08: Jakar-Ura
Day 09: Ura-Mongar
Day 10: Mongar-Trashigang
Day 11: Trashigang-Khaling
Day 12: Khaling-Samdrup Jongkhar
Day 13: Samdrup Jongkhar – Guwahati, Assam

 

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PRE-DESIGNED BHUTAN CYCLING INDEPENDENT JOURNEYS:

Bhutan Bicycle Traverse in depth

18 nights/19 days crossing of Bhutan with a festival and a short trek in Bumthang

You can combine the cycling itinerary with one of the following festivals: Paro Tshechu (April 2-6), Ura Tshechu (May 2-6), Kurjey and Nimalung Tshechu (June 27-29), Thimphu Drubchen (September 20-24), Wangue or Thimphu Tshechu or Tamshing Phala Chhoepa (September 25-27), or Tangbi Mani and Jambay Lhakang Drub festivals (Sep 29-Oct 2).

DAY 01:  Arrive in PARO

DAY 02:  PARO (option Paro Tshechu)
DAY 03:  PARO (Excursion to TAKTSANG Monastery)
DAY 04:  PARO – THIMPHU
DAY 05:  THIMPHU (option Thimphu Drubchen or Tshechu)
DAY 06:  THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
DAY 07:  PUNAKHA –WANGDUE - GANGTEY
DAY 08:  GANGTEY – TRONGSA
DAY 09:  TRONGSA - BUMTHANG
DAY 10:  BUMTHANG (Jambay Lhakang, Thangbi Mani, or Nimalung/Kurjey Tshechu Festival)
DAY 11:  BUMTHANG -NGANGLHAKHANG (start Bumthang Cultural Trek)
DAY 12:  NGANGLHAKHANG - UGYENCHOLING
DAY 13:  UGYENCHOLING – BUMTHANG (trek ends)
DAY 14:  BUMTHANG – MONGAR (via URA)
DAY 15:  MONGAR – TRASHIGANG
DAY 16:  TRASHIGANG (Excursion to Trashi Yangtse)
DAY 17:  TRASHIGANG - KHALING
DAY 18:  KHALING – SAMDRUP JONGKHAR
DAY 19:  SAMDRUP JONGKHAR – Bhutan/India border,
to GUWAHATI, Assam


**The itinerary can also be customized without the Bumthang cultural trek.

 

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Luxury Bhutan Bicycle Tour

15 nights/16 days

Enjoy the luxury of the Uma Paro boutique hotel while taking day trips, cycle to Drukgyel Dzong and Haa valley across the Chele La, hike to Tiger's Nest, and even golf in Thimphu, if you wish, then embark across Dochu La east all the way to Bumthang.

 

DAY 01:   Arrive in Paro (Uma)

DAY 02:   Paro (sightseeing) (Uma)

DAY 03:   Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Uma)

DAY 04:   Paro (sightseeing & at your own leisure, Uma)

DAY 05:   Bike from Uma to Drukgyel Dzong, and back

DAY 06:   Haa valley across the Chele La

DAY 07:   Bike to Thimphu

DAY 08:   Across the Dochu La to Punakha

DAY 09:   Bike to Talo

DAY 10:   Punakha – Wangdue - Gangtey

DAY 11:   Gangtey - Trongsa

DAY 12:   Trongsa - Jakar/Bumthang

DAY 13:   Bumthang

DAY 14:   Bumthang - Wangdue

DAY 15:   Wangdue - Paro (Uma)

DAY 16:   Departure

 

Paro to Bhumthang Bicycle Tour

12 nights/13 days

This is a cycling itinerary from Paro to Bumthang Valley in Central Bhutan, the cradle of Bhutan's civilization, with all the highlights that Bhutan has to offer. Upon request we can customize the tour to include a festival.

 

DAY 01:  Arrive in PARO
DAY 02:  PARO (Hike to TAKTSANG Monastery)
DAY 03:  PARO – THIMPHU

DAY 04:  THIMPHU
DAY 05:  THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
DAY 06:  PUNAKHA –WANGDUE - GANGTEY
DAY 07:  GANGTEY – TRONGSA
DAY 08:  TRONGSA - BUMTHANG
DAY 09:  BUMTHANG

DAY 10:  BUMTHANG

DAY 11:  BUMTHANG - WANGDUE
DAY 12:  WANGDUE – PARO

DAY 13:  Depart Bhutan

 

Western Bhutan Road & Off-Road Bicycle Challenge

7 nights/8 days

Most biking trips in Bhutan follow paved roads. While road trips may appear easy to some, the mountain terrain and high altitude will provide a challenge even to the experienced cyclist. However, the more adventurous have the option of making side excursions for more "off-the-road" adventures and this is the itinerary that includes some of the most challenging routes. Head off the beaten track up a little visited side valley off road at Dob Shari alongside the Do Chhu, climb to the Chele La, ride the narrow trail along the Po Chu to Samdingkha, romp the single-track descent to the ancient temples at Norbugang and more.

 

DAY 1:  Arrive in PARO, ready your bikes and head off the beaten track to stretch legs and acclimatize
DAY 2:  PARO (Hike to TAKTSANG Monastery)
DAY 3:  Paro to Chele La and back to Paro via Gorina
DAY 4:  PARO TO THIMPHU, bike to Talakha monastery at 3,300 meters via Simtokha
DAY 5:  THIMPHU – PUNAKHA, climb up to the Dochu La (3050m), an ascent of 22km and an elevation gain of 670 meters
DAY 6:  PUNAKHA – Challenging climb to the Royal villages of Talo through pine forests is followed by an amazing single-track descent to the ancient temples at Norbugang
DAY 7:  PUNAKHA TO PARO - cycle down to Lobeysa and start climbing to Dochula Pass, continue back to Paro
DAY 8:  Depart Bhutan


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GROUP TOUR DATES

2012 Departures

Group size: 4 - 14

April 3 - 15

Sep 24 - October 6

GROUP TOUR COST

12 nights / 13 days

Land Cost Per Person

USD

3,030.-

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PRE-DESIGNED BHUTAN CYCLING INDEPENDENT JOURNEYS:

Bhutan Traverse

18 nights / 19 days

Land Cost Per Person

From USD

4,500.-

Luxury Bhutan

15 nights / 16 days

Land Cost Per Person

From USD

4,645.-

Paro to Bumthang

12 nights / 13 days

Land Cost Per Person

From USD

3,000.-

Western Bhutan Road & Off-Road Challenge

7 nights / 8 days

Land Cost Per Person

From USD

1,770.-

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BHUTAN CYCLING TAILOR-MADE TOURS 

Custom-designed cycling tours available all-year-round on request

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