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The Mysteries of the Dragon Kingdom

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.


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Duration: 12 nights/ 13 days
Accommodation: Hotel
Activities: Cultural  tour
Trip grading: easy
Group size: 1- 10 pax
Starting point: Paro
Ending point: Paro
Best time: March to May and Sept to November

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu - Paro.
fly to Paro transfer hotel / orientation talk and film about Bhutan. followed by a visit to the local market.

Day 2 A full days sightseeing in Paro
including Tadzong Rimpung Dzong, Drikgyal Dzong and other historical monuments / overnight hotel.

Day 3 Morning excursion to Taktsang Monastery
which is an important pilgrimage for the Bhutanese. Taktsang means 'Tiger's Nest'. It clings to a sheer cliff 900 m. above the valley floor / lunch at Taktsang Jakhang / overnight hotel.

Day 4 Morning Drive to Thimpu, visit Simtokha Dzong,
a strategic fort built in 1627 / the National Library and Tashichhidzong the seat of the Bhutanese King and Government, / overnight hotel.

Day 5 Thimpu-Punakha-Wangdi
Two and a half hours' drive to the ancient capital of Punakha. after visiting Punakha / drive to Wangdi / overnight Wangdi Guest House.

Day 6 Wangdi-Tongsa.
After visiting Wangdiphodrang Dzong in the morning drive over the beautiful Pe Le La pass to Tongsa / overnight Guest House.

Day 7 Tongsa-Jakar
Visit the most impressive Dzong in Bhutan, Tongsa Dzong with its major temples / drive via the Chimu valley for an intimate look of Bhutanese daily life / arrive Jakar / overnight Guest House.

Day 8 Jakar Excursion.
A full day to explore the Bumthang Chhukhor valley, its Dzongs, temples and monuments / overnight Guest House.

Day 9 Jakar- Tongsa.
Visit Chume Tragar Naktsang and Domkhar Tashchholing Palace before driving to Tongsa.p.m. sightseeing in Tongsa and Ta Dzong / overnight Guest House.

Day 10 Tongsa-Thimpu.
Morning a very scenic drive to Thimpu / overnight hotel.

Day 11 Thimpu-Paro.
A full day to enjoy the surreal atmosphere of Thimpu with a visit to view the famous mask dance and cultural performance of Royal Dance Troupe / visit the memorial Chorten, the local market and handicraft center / late afternoon drive to Paro / overnight hotel.

Day 12 Paro-Departure
Morning transfer to airport for departure to Kathmandu / transfer hotel..

Day 13 Tour ends / transfer to airport for those leaving the country.

Cost Includes:
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • 3 meals a day
  • English speaking Tour Guide
  • All transfers and sightseeing by a private vehicle
  • Necessary entrance fees and permits.
  • Government Royalties
Cost Excludes:
    • International and internal airfares
    • Airport taxes
    • Drinks, tip and other expenses of personal nature
    • Travel Insurance
    • Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events
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