Mountain Biking Adventure

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Best Season
Mar - May, Sep - Nov
Group Size
4 - 10 People

Tour Overview

Experience Bhutan on two wheels with this thrilling 8-day mountain biking adventure. Ride ancient trails connecting remote villages, climb to high passes, and descend through pristine forests on one of the world’s most unique cycling destinations.

Bhutan’s terrain offers everything from challenging climbs to exhilarating descents. Ride the famous Dochula Pass, cycle through rice paddies in Punakha, and challenge yourself on trails that have been used for centuries. This adventure combines cultural immersion with world-class biking in the stunning Himalayan landscape.

Ride Dochula Pass (3,100m)
Descend through rhododendron forests
Cycle through Punakha Valley
Single track and village trails
Phobjikha Valley riding
Support vehicle throughout
Tiger's Nest hike
All fitness levels with route options

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival & Bike Setup

Preparation day

Arrive in Paro, meet your bikes, and take a warm-up ride in the valley.

  • Flight into Paro
  • Transfer to hotel
  • Bike fitting and setup
  • Safety briefing
  • Warm-up ride in Paro Valley
  • Flat terrain practice
  • Route briefing for tour
  • Welcome dinner
2

Paro Valley Ride

Temple trails and valley riding

Full day cycling in Paro Valley, visiting temples and riding scenic trails.

  • Cycle to Drukgyel Dzong ruins
  • Ride through villages
  • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Afternoon ride to Bondey
  • Return via river trail
  • Technique practice
  • Overnight Paro
3

Paro to Thimphu Ride

Capital city transfer

Ride from Paro to Thimphu on paved roads with optional off-road sections.

  • Begin ride to Thimphu
  • Climb through forested sections
  • Optional dirt trail detours
  • Lunch en route
  • Arrive Thimphu afternoon
  • City exploration by bike
  • Visit Memorial Chorten
  • Overnight Thimphu
4

Dochula Pass Ride

Epic climb and descent

The highlight - climb to Dochula Pass at 3,100m then enjoy an incredible descent to Punakha.

  • Early start for climb
  • Steady ascent to Dochula (3,100m)
  • Celebrate at 108 chortens
  • Hot drinks with mountain views
  • Begin epic descent
  • 30km downhill to Punakha
  • Ride through rice paddies
  • Arrival drinks at hotel
  • Overnight Punakha
5

Punakha Valley Riding

River trails and temples

Explore Punakha Valley on bike, riding to temples and along river trails.

  • Morning ride to Chimi Lhakhang
  • Cycle through rice terraces
  • Ride to Punakha Dzong
  • Lunch by the river
  • Afternoon trail riding
  • Single track through forest
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight Punakha
6

Punakha to Phobjikha

Climb to the valley of cranes

Challenging ride up to Phobjikha Valley with rewarding views.

  • Begin climb out of Punakha
  • Steady ascent through forest
  • Lunch at viewpoint
  • Continue to Phobjikha
  • Descend into glacial valley
  • Evening ride in valley
  • Farmstay dinner
  • Overnight Phobjikha
7

Phobjikha to Paro & Tiger's Nest

Final ride and monastery hike

Morning valley ride, then transfer to Paro for Tiger's Nest hike.

  • Sunrise ride in Phobjikha
  • Final cycling in valley
  • Vehicle transfer to Paro
  • Afternoon Tiger's Nest hike
  • Explore monastery
  • Descend
  • Celebration dinner
  • Overnight Paro
8

Departure

Farewell

Depart with memories of incredible rides.

  • Breakfast
  • Return bikes
  • Shopping
  • Airport transfer
  • Departure