Bhutan Biking and Backpacking Circuit

Meet your representative at Bagdogra Airport at 12:00 PM and board your transfer through the plains of Dooars and Hashimara toward the Bhutan border. Arrive at Phuentsholing and complete immigration formalities for your entry permit. Head to the hotel, check in, and spend a relaxing evening preparing for your upcoming mountain ride. Dinner is included tonight at your hotel.

After breakfast, receive your bikes and meet the bike marshal, mechanic, and backup vehicle driver. Head to the RTO office for the endorsement needed for your Bhutan riding permit. Begin the mountain ride to Thimphu, ascending through forests and hairpin bends. Along the way, see cascading waterfalls and the Tala Dam viewpoint in the Chhukha region. Arrive in Thimphu, check in, and explore local cafes, markets, and nightlife in the evening before dinner.

Start your morning with a ride to the Giant Buddha Dordenma for sweeping valley views, followed by a visit to the living Simply Bhutan Museum. Ride toward Dochula Pass at 10,200 feet to view its 108 memorial stupas and Himalayan panoramas. After lunch, ride down into the serene Phobjikha Valley, known as the winter home of the black-necked crane. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy dinner.

Enjoy breakfast, then ride out to Gangtey Monastery overlooking the scenic valley floor. Continue your mountain ride toward Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong, the grand fortress situated at the confluence of two sacred rivers, and walk across the adjacent Punakha Suspension Bridge hung with colourful prayer flags over the Po Chhu River. Check into your hotel in Punakha and have dinner.

Visit Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple known for traditional folklore and distinct paintings. Begin your ride toward Paro, crossing Dochula Pass and Thimphu town. After lunch, stop at Chuzom Bridge where the Paro Chhu and Thimphu Chhu meet. Arrive in Paro and explore the vibrant local market filled with textiles and souvenirs, followed by an evening at nearby cafes. Dinner is provided at your hotel.

Trek up through pine forests and along cliff trails adorned with prayer flags to reach Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang). Explore the sacred temple chambers, historical murals, and the statue of Guru Rinpoche overlooking the valley below. Descend in the afternoon and return to the hotel. In the evening, you can choose an optional traditional hot stone bath. Dinner is included at the hotel.

Start early and ride to Chele La Pass at 13,000 feet, the highest motorable road pass in Bhutan, enjoying high-altitude winds and panoramic mountain vistas. Descend the pass and continue the return ride through scenic mountain landscapes down to Phuentsholing. Hand over the motorbikes upon arrival, check in to the hotel, and relax over your included dinner.

Have breakfast at the hotel, then board your transfer in a Tempo Traveller from Phuentsholing across the border to Bagdogra Airport. The journey concludes upon arrival at Bagdogra.