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Ride across western Bhutan on a festive Himalayan circuit backed by support vehicles, a local marshal and a mechanic. Starting from Bagdogra, you travel through the border town of Phuentsholing before taking to two wheels to explore Thimphu, cross the Dochula Pass and wind through the quiet Phobjikha Valley. Along the way, visit revered dzongs, peaceful valleys and iconic mountain vantage points.
The journey continues to Punakha and Paro, featuring the hike to the cliffside Tiger's Nest Monastery and a high-altitude ride over Chele La Pass. Enjoy local cultural celebrations and scenic mountain roads before crossing back to India.
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PhuentsholingDay 1 · Phuentsholing
Meet your group at Bagdogra Airport in India and board an SUV or Tempo Traveller for the road journey across the Dooars and Hashimara area into Bhutan. Motorcycles start tomorrow from Phuentsholing. Complete immigration and entry formalities at the border before arriving in Phuentsholing. Settle into your hotel and enjoy dinner as you prepare for the riding days ahead. You stay overnight in Phuentsholing.
Dinner included
ThimphuDay 2 · Thimphu
Have breakfast, complete your bike handover and gear fitting, and obtain your riding endorsement at the RTO office. Meet your local bike marshal, mechanic and backup team before setting off towards Thimphu. Ride through scenic Chhukha, passing waterfalls and pausing at the Tala Dam viewpoint. Lunch is at your own cost. Arrive in Thimphu to explore the local markets and cafes. Dinner is served at your hotel, where you spend the night.
Breakfast and dinner included
PhobjikhaDay 3 · Phobjikha
Begin the day with breakfast, then visit the Buddha Dordenma statue and the Simply Bhutan Museum. Ride towards Phobjikha Valley, ascending to Dochula Pass at around 10,200 feet to see the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens. Stop for lunch at your own cost along the mountain route. Continue riding through pine forests into the quiet valley of Phobjikha. Enjoy dinner at your accommodation and stay overnight in Phobjikha.
Breakfast and dinner included
PunakhaDay 4 · Punakha
After breakfast, visit the historic Gangtey Monastery overlooking the Phobjikha Valley. Set out on the shorter ride to Punakha, taking in the open valley roads. Stop for lunch at your own cost. In Punakha, tour the majestic Punakha Dzong and take a walk across the long Punakha Suspension Bridge. Check in to your hotel, have dinner, and spend the night in Punakha.
Breakfast and dinner included
ParoDay 5 · Paro
Depart after breakfast and visit Chimi Lhakhang, known for its traditional fertility murals which you can choose to view from outside. Ride towards Paro via Dochula and Thimphu, stopping at the Chuzom river confluence. Stop for lunch at your own cost. In Paro, browse the town markets. Align your evening with New Year celebrations: enjoy snacks, Christmas cake, a local cultural performance, and a weather-dependent bonfire before dinner. Stay overnight in Paro.
Breakfast and dinner included
ParoDay 6 · Paro
Dedicate the day to a hike to the cliffside Tiger's Nest Monastery with your local guide, leaving the motorbikes behind. Walk through pine forests and climb stone steps up the mountain face to explore the sacred site. Stop for lunch at your own cost. Afterward, you may opt for a traditional hot-stone bath at your own cost. Return to the hotel in Paro for dinner and your overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
PhuentsholingDay 7 · Phuentsholing
Start early from Paro after breakfast for a scenic ride across Chele La Pass, one of Bhutan's highest motorable roads. Enjoy the sweeping mountain views before descending through winding valleys towards the border. Stop for lunch at your own cost along the way. Arrive in Phuentsholing, hand back the motorbikes following an inspection, and gather for dinner. You stay overnight in Phuentsholing.
Breakfast and dinner included
PhuentsholingDay 8 · Phuentsholing
Enjoy breakfast before checking out of your hotel in Phuentsholing. Board your SUV or Tempo Traveller to complete Bhutan exit and Indian entry border formalities. Drive through the plains of West Bengal directly to Bagdogra Airport, where your journey ends.
Breakfast included
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, activities and more.
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8 days and 7 nights, across 5 destinations.
Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Phobjikha, Punakha, Paro. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Phuentsholing border-town identity; Tala hydro-project identity and Chhukha road region; Chuzom river confluence; Buddha Dordenma; Simply Bhutan Museum; Dochula Pass and Druk Wangyal chortens.
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From ₹34,000 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, activities and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
7 nights hotel accommodation on a modified American plan (breakfast and dinner): Phuentsholing 2 nights, Paro 2 nights, Thimphu 1 night, Phobjikha 1 night, and Punakha 1 night; Total 14 meals: dinner on day 1, breakfast and dinner on days 2 through 7, and breakfast on day 8; Bagdogra Airport pickup and drop in an SUV or Tempo Traveller; Transportation for local sightseeing from Phuentsholing onwards in a Toyota Hiace or Toyota Coaster bus, or BS6 Himalayan Bike with fuel from Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing for bike package travellers; Riding gear including helmet, knee guard, elbow guard, and Level-2 riding jacket; Backup vehicle, mechanical support, and spare parts from Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing; Bhutan government certified local English-speaking guide; Local Bike Marshal from Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
Monument entry fees; Lunch and any meals not specified in the inclusions; Expenses of a personal nature; Additional accommodation or food costs incurred due to delayed travel; Traffic violation penalties; Cost of spare parts used due to accidental damage while the motorbike is in the rider's possession; Towing or transfer charges if the motorbike is dropped or broken down on the way; Refundable security deposit per motorbike collected on tour.
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