14 Day Bicycling Trip to Bhutan, 2010
10.22.09
The trip will include:
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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• Bicycling through some of the awesome places in Bhutan
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrive from Bangkok, afternoon visit to Paro Museum and Dzong..
Day 2:
Transfer to Thimphu, In Thimphu ride from- Pangri Zampa (28km roundtrip) Town Square 2350m – Dechenchholing, 2420m (8km) – Pangri Zampa – Taba Top (6km forest/ dirt road) Return 60% downhill…
Day 3:
Ride to Dochula and continue to Punakha.
Day 4:
In Punakha ride from Khuruthang – Tashithang (62km roundtrip) Start at Khuruthang town 1240m -Punakha Dzong 1250m (4km) – Phuntsho Pelri (5km) -Yebesa (3km) Rimchu (9km)-Tashithang 1840m (10km/ dirt road) Tashithang is along the Mo Chu.
Day 5:
In Wangdue ride from- Wangdue Phodrang – Phobjikha (64km oneway) Start in Wangdue town 1315m -Chhuzomsa 1410m (8km) – Tikke Zampa 1490(4km) Nobding 2640m (27km) and back
Day 6:
Ride from Punakha to Dungdung Nyelsa 2910m(7km) -Lawala Junction 3240m (5km) – Lawala 3360m(3km) – Gangtey Gompa 3000m (3km) – Phobjikha- Tabiting 2830m(7km). There are several day trips in and around Gangtey and Phobji Geog. There is a 5.5km forest road under construction to Gogona, 6km dirt road + 2hours walk/bike to Khebethang and 7km dirt road to Kunkuthang.
Day 7:
Free day to explore Phobjikha valley.
Day 8:
Ride from Phobijkha to Trongsa.
Day 9:
Ride to Bumthang to – Tang (62km roundtrip) Start at Jakar town 2580m – Membartsho 2570m (11km) – Mesithang (17km/uphill dirt road ) – Kizom Suspension bridge 2760m (3km) cross thebridge and 30min uphill walk to Ugyenchholing. The Guest house and Museum(lifestyle/artworks) is run by the Ugyenchholing Trust. The Rodongla Trek also startsfrom Tang and the Bumthang Cultural Trek can be done backwards from Tang.
Day 10:
Free day for Bumthang sightseeing.
Day 11:
Bumthang sightseeing and optional hikes.
Day 12:
Transfer to Wangdue Phodrang.
Day 13:
Ride to Dochu La to Thimphu.
Day 14:
Transfer to airport for onward travel.
FACTS & FIGURES
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Tour Cost |
1 pax: USD 220 per person per night/USD2880 per person 2 pax: USD210 per person per night/USD2750 per person 3 pax upto 10 pax: USD185 per person per night/2425 per person Above 10 pax: USD170 per person per night/2230 per person (Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only) Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al a cart meals, etc…,Photography charges (if and when applicable) |
Flight Cost |
Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$788 per person). |
Number of Days |
14 days / 13 nights |
Road Surface |
100% on paved surfaces |
Group Size |
Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax |
Vehicle Support(SAG) |
Luxurious SUVs/ Cars |
Staff Support |
For groups of 8 or more a local cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 2-7 will be led by our local guide and support team. |
Bike Rental |
US$ 35 per bike per day |
Total Distance Support |
800 kilometers |
Number of Cycling Days |
11 Full Days |
