Mountain Biking Adventure in Bhutan - Bhutan Omkara Tours and Travels

(Distance: 10 km, driving time: 20 minutes) | Altitude: 2,280m

Arrive at Paro International Airport, where you’ll be greeted by your guide and transported to your hotel. Take time to freshen up and then begin with a gentle ride through Paro Valley to get a feel for your bike and Bhutan’s terrain.

After lunch, visit the National Museum of Bhutan and Paro Dzong for a cultural immersion. Relax in the evening with a welcome dinner, preparing for the days ahead.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Paro

(Distance: 54 km biking)

After breakfast, begin your ride from Paro to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital. Today’s route includes a scenic ride along winding roads through villages and pine forests, with spectacular views of the Paro and Thimphu valleys.

Upon arrival in Thimphu, check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, take a walk around Thimphu’s vibrant markets or visit the Tashichho Dzong.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Thimphu

(Distance: 71 km biking)

Today, start your ride toward Punakha after breakfast. Climb up to Dochula Pass (3,100m), where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the Himalayan ranges and the 108 memorial chortens at the pass. After a break, descend through lush forests and rice terraces into the warmer Punakha Valley.

Check into your hotel and visit Punakha Dzong, a stunning fortress at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Punakha

(Distance: 30 km biking)

Today’s ride takes you on a scenic loop around Punakha Valley and neighboring Wangdue Phodrang. Visit the Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) and explore the beautiful countryside.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the river before heading back to Punakha in the afternoon. Spend the evening at leisure or enjoy a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath to unwind.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Punakha

(Distance: 78 km biking)

Today is one of the most challenging and rewarding rides as you bike from Punakha to Phobjikha Valley. Tackle a mix of paved and unpaved roads, climbing through oak and rhododendron forests before arriving in the picturesque Phobjikha Valley, known for its black-necked cranes in winter.

Upon arrival, check into a lodge and enjoy an evening walk to take in the valley’s serene beauty.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Phobjikha Valley

(Distance: 135 km by vehicle, optional 30 km biking)

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Paro by vehicle. Along the way, you’ll have the option to stop and bike sections of the road for scenic exploration.

Arrive in Paro in the late afternoon. Spend the evening at leisure or enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment in preparation for tomorrow’s challenging trek.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Paro

Today, trade your bike for hiking boots and embark on a half-day hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang), perched on a cliff 900 meters above Paro Valley. The challenging trek is well worth it for the spectacular views and the monastery’s spiritual ambiance.

Enjoy a packed lunch at a viewpoint along the hike. Return to Paro in the afternoon, where you can relax or explore Paro’s quaint shops for souvenirs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Paro

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Land of the Thunder Dragon as you transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A (Departure)