Bhutan-The Kingdom in the Sky ( 12 Nights 13 Days )
Bhutan-The Kingdom in the Sky ( 12 Nights 13 Days )
Bhutan’s mountainous terrain offers a fascinating adventure for cycling enthusiasts.The route is accompanied by mixed forests, pastureland, rich meadows and valleys dotted with medieval villages and towns rich in culture. This tour allows time for visiting the highlights of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Trongsa and Bumthang. You can choose from easy to adventurous trails, and will be backed up by professional support staff at all times.
We will co-ordinate your entire trip including arranging quality mountain bicycles for your riding pleasure unless you choose to bring your own bike.The average gradient of the road is excellent for cycling, as there are few steep climbs or descents. Enjoy riding beside rivers and through a mixture of rice fields, coniferous forests and hills dotted with chortens and monasteries.You can either ride or have the option to elect to drive at various places.
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Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
• Craft Bazaar – A one stop place to witness Bhutanese culture and to buy Bhutan made art and craft product. The Bazaar in its 80 stalls covers all aspects of the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. You will get to see craftsmen and artisans from across the country displaying and selling their handicrafts. You can also visit other handicraft stores in town.Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.
8 hoursThimphu’s Weekend Market
In the evening stroll through Thimphu downtown. Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.
8 hoursTango Buddhist Institute
After lunch hike to Cheri Monastery through the forest filled with oak and Rhododendron flower trees. This is the place where monks undergo meditation/retreat with a duration ranging from 4 months to 3 years. Therefore, this place is so peaceful and you will experience complete serenity at this place. The hike up will take approximately 50 minutes. The view from Cheri Monastery is breathtakingly beautiful. You can sit in one of the temples of this monastery complex and meditate for some time if you would like to do so. Then walk back to the base where your car will wait for you and then travel back to Thimphu. In the evening relax. Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.
8 hoursPunakha Dzong
In the evening, visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendup Lhakhang Nunnery and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful view of Punakha and Wangdue valleys from there. Dinner and overnight in Punakha.
8 hoursPunakha Suspension Bridge
After lunch, you will visit Rinchengang village in Wangduephodrang where you will take a short walk through the village and have free interaction with the villagers. Round trip hike will take about 1 hr. At the same time you can view the ruins of Wang due Dzong (the Dzong was razed to the ground by fire in 2012). Dinner and overnight in Punakha.
8 hoursPhobjikha Valley
On arrival in Phobjikha after lunch visit Gangtey Gompa Monastery, from outside. Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa founded the Temple in 1613. It is a Nyingmapa monastery and is affiliated to other Nyingmapa monasteries including Tamshing in Bumthang. Dinner and overnight in Phobjikha.
8 hoursGangtey Monastery
While you are in Phobjikha you will visit the Black Crane nature information Centre and enjoy time to wander through Gangtey village and hike the Gangtey Nature Trail. There are many additional hikes available in this beautiful valley and your guide will advise you the best options. Dinner and overnight in Phobjikha.
8 hoursGangtey Monastery
Time : 20 minutes drive to the pass, 1 -2 hour walk up, 1 – 2 hours walk down depending on the ending point. Difficulty level Moderate. Dinner and overnight in Phobjikha.
8 hoursWangdue Dzong
After a picnic lunch nearby the Pho Chu River, we will drive back to Lobesa and to visit a farm house. Here we will see a Traditional Bhutanese cooking and farming demonstration. Afterwards, participate in some unique Bhutanese recreational activities including Khuru, a Bhutanese dart game, Archery, The National Game of Bhutan and Degor, a throwing competition. Dinner and overnight in Punakha.
8 hoursDochula Pass
This afternoon enjoy an orientation tour of the major features in Paro town including Paro Dzong with its cantilever bridge; Kyichu Lhakhang – one of Bhutan’s oldest and most beautiful temples boasting an orange tree that perpetually bears fruit followed by a visit to the old ruined fortress of the Drugyel Dzong (14km from Paro). This is the historical site of the Fort of Drukpa Victory, from which the Bhutanese used to repel the Tibetan invaders again and again. On a clear day views of the 7314 m snow domed peaks of sacred Mt Chomolhari can be seen. Dinner and overnight in Paro.
8 hoursNational Museum
This morning check out the National Museum in Paro to view the fine collection of ancient Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and other artifacts and we recommend a wander along the main street which offers good shopping for jewelry and handicrafts. Dinner and overnight in Paro.
8 hoursParo Taktsang
Then drive back to hotel. On the way visit Kichu temple, one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story goes that a giant demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all the points of her body. Of these 108 temples, 12 were built in accordance with precise plans. Thus, it happened that in about the year AD 638 the temple of Jokhang in Lhasa was built over the very heart of the demon. In the evening relax. Dinner and overnight in Paro.
8 hoursParo Airport Bird's Eye View Point
In the morning, after breakfast representative from World Tour Plan will see you off at the Paro airport for your onward flight.
1 hourIncluded
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Private tour
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Wangdue Dzong
- Entry/Admission - Punakha Dzong
- Entry/Admission - Gangtey Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Phobjikha Valley
- Entry/Admission - Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
- Entry/Admission - Tango Buddhist Institute
- Entry/Admission - Punakha Suspension Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Paro Taktsang
- Entry/Admission - Dochula Pass
- Entry/Admission - Thimphu’s Weekend Market
- Entry/Admission - National Museum
Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Use of bicycle
- Alcoholic Beverages
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.