Distance: Local Ride Only   | Altitude: 2,235 m

Welcome to Bhutan! Your BTCL guide and driver will receive you at Paro International Airport. After checking into your hotel, enjoy traditional tea and snacks before a short orientation session covering traffic rules, riding safety, and cultural etiquette.

Test your bike, meet our support team, and set out on a warm-up ride to Paro National Museum and the historic Drukgyel Dzong.

Highlights:

Cultural ride to local heritage sites

Briefing on Bhutanese road conditions

Bike inspection and safety checks

Distance: 173 km   |  Duration: ~7 hrs   |  Altitude: Up to 3,150 m

Today, ride across Bhutan’s scenic highways through pine forests and traditional villages. Stop at the iconic Dochula Pass, where 108 chortens line the ridgeline.\Arrive in Phobjikha Valley, a glacial basin known for the endangered Black-Necked Cranes and the spiritual charm of Gangtey Monastery.

Highlights:

Dochula Pass with Himalayan views

Ride through pristine national forests

Overnight in Bhutan’s only glacial valley

Distance: 162 km   |  Duration: ~7 hrs   |  Altitude: Up to 3,400 m

A day of high-altitude riding across Pele La and Yutong La mountain passes. En route, explore Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of Bhutan’s monarchy.

Continue to Bumthang, Bhutan’s cultural and spiritual epicenter, surrounded by ancient temples, monasteries, and legends.

Highlights:

Multiple high Himalayan passes

Visit to historic Trongsa town

Overnight in sacred Bumthang

Distance: 80 km   |  Duration: ~3 hrs   |  Altitude: 2,300 m to 2,800 m

Enjoy a relaxed morning ride to Tang Valley, visiting Ugyen Choling Palace or detouring to Trumshing La Pass. Return to Trongsa by afternoon for a slow-paced ride and rural exploration.

Highlights:

Cultural visit to Tang heritage sites

Optional high-altitude detour

Evening at leisure in Trongsa

Distance: 181 km   |  Duration: ~5 hrs   |  Altitude: Descend to ~300 m

Descend to subtropical southern Bhutan. The route is lush and remote, with very little traffic. Riders should remain alert for local livestock and bee zones (full riding gear advised).

Gelephu, a border town, offers a unique contrast in climate and culture. It is also the gateway to Royal Manas National Park.

Highlights:

Ride from highlands to subtropics

Bee zone safety zone experience

Overnight in Gelephu near India borde

Distance: 191 km   |  Duration: ~6 hrs   |  Altitude: Up to 1,300 m

Climb from southern Bhutan back into central valleys, where the landscapes change rapidly.

Arrive in Punakha, the old winter capital of Bhutan. Explore the stunning Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

Highlights:

Diverse terrain: subtropical to alpine

Visit to majestic Punakha Dzong

Rice paddies and river views

Distance: 70 km   |  Duration: ~5 hrs   |  Altitude: 2,320 m

After a morning visit to Punakha Dzong, head west to the capital city Thimphu. The road follows river valleys and forests before opening to Bhutan’s vibrant urban core.

Visit Buddha Dordenma, explore craft shops, and unwind with local cuisine.

Highlights:

Contrast of rural to urban landscapes

Buddha Point and city exploration

Boutique shopping & dining

Distance: 120 km   |  Duration: ~6 hrs   |  Altitude: Up to 3,988 m

An exhilarating ride over Chele La Pass, Bhutan’s highest motorable road. Traverse the hidden Haa Valley, known for its alpine beauty and rice terraces.

Descend back into Paro for the evening.

Highlights:

Ride to Bhutan’s highest pass

Discover Haa’s untouched beauty

Mount Jomolhari viewpoints

Distance: 6 km hike (round trip)   |  Altitude: 3,120 m

Trade wheels for hiking boots today. Hike up to Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan’s iconic cliffside temple. The trail offers pine forests, fluttering prayer flags, and spiritual awe.

Highlights:

Spiritual journey to Tiger’s Nest

Scenic 4-5 hour moderate hike

Cliffside tea house view stop

After breakfast, our team will transfer you to Paro International Airport. Depart with unforgettable memories of riding through Bhutan’s sacred mountains, valleys, and culture.