Bhutan: Ride of the Dragon (Biking)

Driving duration: 1.5hrs/ 65km
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft

Drive on to Thimphu

Attractions
– Buddha Point
– Authentic Bhutanese Craft Market
– Tashichho Dzong

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft

Drive on to Thimphu for sightseeing

Attractions: 
– Cheri Monastery
– National Textile Museum
– Thirteen Traditional Arts & Crafts: Closed on Weekends and during government holidays
– Takin Preservation Center

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Driving Duration: 2hrs/ 133km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft

Drive on to Punakha

Attractions: 
– Dochula Pass (3140m/ 10300ft)
– Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
– Punakha Dzong
– Punakha Suspension Bridge

Overnight at the hotel in Punakha

Driving Duration: 2.5hrs/ 77km
Elevation:  2900m / 9510ft

Attractions: 
– Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
– Gangtey Nature Trail
– Gangtey Monastery
– Black Necked Crane Information Center

Overnight at the Hotel in Phobjikha

Driving Duration:  214km/6.5hrs
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft

Drive on to Paro recrossing Dochula Pass (3140m/ 10300ft)

Attractions: 
– Ta Dzong (Paro National Museum)
– Paro/Rinpung Dzong

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Driving Distance: 70km/ 2.5hrs
Elevation:  3056m/ 10026ft

Drive on to Haa for sightseeing

Attractions:
– Via Chelela Pass (3,988 m/13,083 ft)
– Lhakhang Karpo
– Juneydrak Hermitage
– Drive through Haa Valley

Overnight at the Hotel in Haa

Driving Duration:  70km/ 2.5hrs
Elevation:  2250m / 7382ft

Drive on to Paro

Attractions:
– Paro Airport Bird’s Eye Viewpoint
– Paro Ta Dzong (National Museum)
– Paro Dzong
– Drukgyel Dzong

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Hiking Duration: Approx. 5 to 6 hrs roundtrip
Elevation: 3120m / 10236ft

A day hike to the Taktsang Palphug Monastery (5-6hrs/ 11-12km). Take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest.

Optional: Traditional farmhouse visit (Tentative and subjective to change depending upon the host family.) Experience Hot Stone Bath (Additional Charges per person).

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

After breakfast, time to check out from the hotel. Leave Bhutan behind you carrying only the good memories and experiences as you are accompanied by the representative to the airport for departure.