From western to central Bhutan - not only for specialists
On asphalt roads 484 km with the bike from west to east and an difference in altitude of 6.900 m
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stage of yesterday: day 5
distance via bike: day 6
time: 6:00 hours
stage of tomorrow: day 7 |
:: Day 6
An aditionall highlight
The unique BUMTHANG
:: YOTONG LA - 3.425 m
Almost all the passes or LA are adorned with beautiful prayer flags and sometimes with small chorten.
Loneliness
:: JAKAR / BUMTHANG
BUMTHASNG is named after the bumpa shaped valley. bumpa is the holy vessel for water found on the altars. thang means plain
The valley is well known for its yathra, a traditional textile woven with wool
:: PROFILE of the sixth day
68 km distance, 28 km uphill, 12 km downhill
Typical time 06:00 hours - stage of yesterday: day 5 - stage of tomorrow: day 7
