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Bhutan: 9-Day Bicycle Tour


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9-Day bicycle tour from Paro to Thimphu, Punakha, and Wangdi.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Paro

 
Arrive in Paro.
Bicycling

Arrive Paro. Afternoon, bicycle around the Paro Valley to Drugyal Dzong in the north and up to Chelila Pass in the southwest.

Paro Bicycling picture

Day 2 - Thimphu

 
Bicycling

Bicycle to Thimphu (4 hours/65 km).

Sightseeing

Afternoon, sightseeing in Thimphu on bicycle.


Day 3 - Thimphu

 
Bicycling

After an early breakfast, bicycle to Begana north of Thimphu (45 km).

Sightseeing

Visit the Tango Monastery and the Cheri Monastery.

Bicycling

Bicycle back to Thimphu via Dechencholing.


Day 4 - Punakha

 
Bicycling

After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha (77 km) over Dochula pass (3120 m).


Day 5 - Wangdi Phodrang

 
Bicycling

Full day of sightseeing of Punakha and Wangdi on bicycle.


Day 6 - Punakha

 
Bicycling

After an early breakfast, bicycle up to Pelela pass (65 km from Punakha) and return back to Punakha.


Day 7 - Thimphu

 
Bicycling

Drive back to Thimphu.


Day 8 - Paro

 
Bicycling

Morning free to explore Thimphu and afternoon drive to Paro.


Day 9 - Paro

 
Airport Transfer

Depart Bhutan.


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