Enthralling Bhutan Biking Tour through the Heartland of the Himalayas

What makes the tiny Kingdom of Bhutan so special is it’s undulating natural reserve of forests, lush green valleys, the shadowy crags and the snow-capped peaks that nestle it in the Himalayan range. If that fails to excite you, then here is more for you – the century-old tradition and culture and the religious belief that is a part of everyday living determines the Gross National Happiness index over and above economic prosperity. With limited tourism that is safely regulated not disturb the sixty-percent forest reserve of the country, you surely will be taken up by the resplendent natural beauty.

Beginning at Paro

One of the best ways to explore the land is by traversing the length and breadth on the bike that will expose you to fresh air and also give a panoramic view of the scenery before you. Opting for a Bhutan biking tour that can last upto twelve days will give you the opportunity to traverse the varied and interesting terrain manifesting its true colors.Since Paro is the only international airport of the land, such a tour usually begins from there. The bikes that the operators provide have electric start on which you can simply cruise at a leisurely speed to savor it all.

The picturesque West

The itinerary, though decided by the operators, can also be changed if you are willing to undertake it in a group. According to normal schedule, the places that you are likely to visit are the Paro valley with its green valleys and dotted rice fields where the overnight accommodation is likely to be at one of the world-class spa resorts. The western country tour is incomplete without a visit to the DrukgyelDzong monastery ruins and is also likely to include a tour of the Dragon’s Nest or the Taktshang Monastery that will involve a two hour and a five hundred meters climb.

Riding the lofty passes

A ride through the Cheli Pa pass will lead the tour to Thimpu, the country’s capital with night accommodations at a plush resort and the nightlife for you to explore. Back to nature and it’s beauty the next morning out of Thimpu to the steep Dochu La pass to travel the rustic road to Punaka for the overnight stay only to return to the Pele La pass the next morning to ride through the Black Mountains. The Phobjikha Valley is a draw that no tourist can ever miss from where the descent ends at ChendebiChorte only to bend out to the lead you to the breathtaking vista of the countryside.

Ending in the east

After an overnight stay, you will ride to the Bumthang Valley to observe the change of landscape as well as the habitation. After the night halt, you will once again hit the mountainous roads to Tashigang through Drametsi and the Korila Pass to enter the greenery of the Yadi Loops forest. From Tashigang to SamdrupJonghar may well be part of the last leg of your Bhutan biking tour in the exotic land. Entering Khaling you can watch the weavers practicing their craft and move on to ride the rest of the winding terrain surrounded by greenery with the sweet smell of fresh air to descend to SamdrupJonghar and reach the last riding point.