BHUTAN
CUSTOM HIKING AND BIKING COMBO TOURS
Bhutan: Custom Hiking and Biking Itinerary
This active biking and hiking tour is custom-designed to take advantage of the best day hikes and gravel biking routes from Western to Central Bhutan. We explore off-the-beaten path trails while staying in local homes and at Bhutanese-run lodges along the way. Our excursions will bring us to remote monasteries and cultural sites of significance, where we will have the opportunity to experience daily Bhutanese life and culture. We gain unique insights into the Bhutanese way of life through the eyes of our expert local guides and our hosts along the way. This is truly a trip of a lifetime for those who've always dreamed of visiting the Himalaya and experiencing traditional cultures and hospitality.
Arrival in Paro; Transfer to Thimpu (7,656’)
Drive time: 1 hour
Approximate biking time: 30 mins-1 hour
Thimphu Exploration (both hiking and biking options)
Approximate hiking time: 4-5 hours for both hiking options
Approximate biking time: 1.5-2 hours (Buddha Point to Debsi or 30 mins - 1 hour to Changangkha)
Punakha Exploration
Approximate bike/hike time: 3-4 hours
Punakha to Phobjikha (9,800’) | Hike to Khumbu Village
Approximate drive time: 2.5 hours
Approximate hike time: 3-4 hours
Approximate bike time: 1-2 hours
Phobjikha Exploration | Gogona Bike Ride
Approximate bike time: full day exploration
Approximate drive time: 1 hour
Phobjikha to Chumey (9,186’) | Drive Phobjikha to Chumey
Approximate drive time: 4.5-5 hours
Approximate hike/bike time: 1-2 hours
Ura to Tang (9,819’)
Approximate drive time: 1-2 hours
Approximate hike time: 1-2 hours
Approximate bike time: 2-3 hours
Jakar Exploration
Approximate hike time (option 2): 5-6 hours
Approximate bike time (option 1): 4-5 hours
Chumey to Ura (11,689’)
Approximate drive time: 1 hour
Approximate bike time: 1 hour
Approximate hike time: 2.5-3 hours
Tang Valley Exploration
Approximate hike/bike time: full day excursion (5-6 hours)
Fly Jakar to Paro (7,218’)
Approximate flight time: 25-30 mins
Approximate drive time: 30 mins to one hour
Approximate hike time: 2-3 hours
Ura Exploration (two options)
Approximate drive time: 1.5 hours (if we hike to Geyzamchhu)
Approximate hike time: 4.5-5 hours
Tang to Jakar (8,599’)
Approximate hike/bike time: full-day excursion (5-6 hours)
Hike Taktsang Monastery (10,240’)
Approximate hike time: 3-4 hours
Depart Paro
Thimphu to Punakha (4,075’) via Dochu La Pass (10,171’)
Approximate drive time: 45 mins to 1 hour (first part of drive); 1-1.5 hours (second part of drive)
Approximate hike time: 3-4 hours
Approximate bike time: 2-3 hours