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10 day tour BIKE & BUDDHA

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

tour map

:: FRAMEWORK
F
ind all information about the bike tour within the detailed day reports
See this 10 day time table only as a framework. Use the option to plan your trip individually regarding to your interests. To have the overview, therefore you will get you printed personalized guidebook before your trip is starting

:: OVERVIEW
Map with the highlighted 10 day cycling tour
Come, see and go

 

:: Day 1
Flight to PARO, prologue with first impressions
Welcome, see the PARO dzong, check bikes and ride 16 km to the DRUGYEL dzong and the KYICHU lhakhank (temple from the 7th century)

:: Day 2
PARO - HAA
Up to the highest point of the tour, to the CHELEY LA - 3.822 m

:: Day 3
HAA - THIMPHU
Up to the highest point of the tour, to the CHELEY LA - 3.822 m

:: Day 4
THIMPHU - WANGDUE / WANGDI PHODRANG

Go east and after a pass to a low valley - down from DOCHU LA 3.116 m

:: Day 5
WANGDUE / WANGDI PHODRANG - TONGSA

Up to the next pass and always east - to PELE LA 3.390 m

:: Day 6
TONGSA - JAKAR / BUMTANG

Come to central Bhutan - with a long downhill YOTONG LA 3.425 m

:: Day 7
JAKAR / BUMTANG

Relax one day and meet the important temples of the valley

:: Day 8
JAKAR / BUMTANG - PUNAKHA

Back to the old capital town of Bhutan, cycling on or other amazing downhill's

:: Day 9
PUNAKHA -
PARO, Epilogue
Back to the starting point, visit of the TAKTSANG monastery (tiger nest), enjoy a hot stone bath and dream

:: Day 10
Flight from PARO - back
home or bike, trekking and cultural extensions
Continue with additional activities or say good by till the next time

 

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