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Rider flying down the Tigers nest trail in the Paro valley of Bhutan
Tigers Nest Trail © Margus Riga
Paro Dzong Bridge © Punap Ugyen Wangchuk
Down to Punakha © Margus Riga
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Bhutan Ultimate Enduro Adventure

Bhutan’s Best Singletracks is our exclusive offering designed to give you an unparalled all-mountain MTB adventure combined with culture, nature, its people and the Bhutanese way of life, all on the thrills of riding your mountian bike. On this tour we invite you on a road of self-discovery as your shred through the best kept secret trails of Bhutan. Note that our trials are 100% natural adding en element of surprise and excitement as you never know whats behind the corner. The trip starts with an easy acclimatizing ride in the capital Thimphu valley along with some major cultural highlights. Continue to Punakha to ride some of the best trails in the country and then head to Paro for some amazing rides and end your MTB adventure by visiting the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery. Every stop is laden with attractions that will enliven your senses and will leave you with an indelible feeling of having ridden through the soul of Bhutan.

  • Starts In: Paro
  • Ends In: Paro
  • Duration: 8 Days
  • Difficulty Grade: Demanding

Highlights

  • The trails are out of this world, never ending descending!
  • The unspoilt nature we ride through on these rides
  • Exploring the culture of Bhutan
  • The food and the crafts beers!

Itinerary

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Day 01: Welcome to Bhutan

If you are arriving on a bright sunny day, your holiday begins with a panoramic view of the Himalayan range from your Drukair seat, where you’ll be greeted by Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga, and our very own Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drakey. Make sure you are seated on the left side of the aisle for better views over the himalayan ranges (ask the check-in counter).

Upon arrival you’ll be received by our friendly guide who will help you settle into your comfortable vehicle, and then proceed to the capital city Thimphu. En-route stop to visit the Tamchog Lhakang to take a short break and marvel at Bhutan’s fresh air and rich nature. Walk over the ancient heritage iron bridge reconstructed using original chain link from the famous Tibetan bridge builder TangThong Gyalpo back in the 15th century.

If time permits, we’ll go for a short ride on Thimphu’s favorite XC trail – the Wangditse loop.

In the evening visit the Memorial Chorten Stupa which is a sacred shrine built in the memory of third king of Bhutan. You will enjoy welcome dinner at the best restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Bhutanese cuisines. Tour briefing over dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel Thimphu Towers
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Buddha Dordenma © Margus Riga

Day 02: Best of Thimphu’s trails to get Acclimatized

Lets prepare you for your ride in the coming days and start flexing your muscles and acclimatise to the altitude. Today we’ll explore what the capital city boasts as some of our best mtb trails in the country. Proceed to the Buddha point on a 4 km gentle climb, where the largest Buddha statue (169ft) sits overlooking the Thimphu city. Take a short diversion on a MTB trail to the viewpoint to ride in the capital’s favourite MTB trails called the KC Trail that extends for 6 km and exits in Motithang.

After a picnic lunch, we’ll hit the hills up to the Takin Reserve centre to see the national animal first. Then continue to the Radio tower from where the Wangditse MTB single-track trail starts. The loop is about 6 km. Ascend to 300m into bluepine forests and then descend to Wangditse temple that is currently being renovated. Continue towards the Takin MTB trailhead and enjoy another fast flowy ride with some jumps and table-tops. The entire ride is on fantastic singletrack punctuated with great views over the capital city. You may also likely come across some of our local MTB riders on this popular trail.

Take a break from riding and drive back to the capital city Thimphu. Visit to the Folk Heritage-a three stored, 19 century traditional Bhutanese farm house which provides glimpse of Bhutanese life style, and artifacts from the rural house holds. One can come across typical households objects, religious tools and equipment..

Stroll around the city and enjoy a nice dinner at one of the best restaurants in the capital city. Your time in Bhutan is not just about riding, but also to enjoy some very good craft beers. We’ll to to one of our favourite bars called the Mojo Park where young musicians will be belting out covers and originals. It would be interesting to see a bit of Bhutan’s urban culture! If anyone of you has a penchant for music, you might as well hit the stage too!

Accommodation: Hotel Thimphu Towers
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Prayer flags trail © Margus Riga

Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha - The big down

Drive to Dochula pass at 3000m and we’ll hike-a-bike to Lungchutse gonpa for an hour and half. Some strong riders may be able to ride 60% of it. We’ll enjoy a nice flowy descent to Trashigang Gonpa and continue on some amazing switchbacks to Hongtsho village where our shuttle will be waiting. Drive back to Dochula and then continue riding on the famous Madman trail down to Lobesa village in Wangdue valley on some amazing singletrack. This trail descends from 3500m to 1200m all the way down to Wangdue valley for more than 20km, thus making it a sweet ride.

Once in Lobesa visit the popular temples of Bhutan to pay your respects to one of Bhutan’s most charming and eccentric historic figures nicknamed ‘The Divine Madman’ at the Chhimi Lhakhang – also called the fertility monastery – our guide will explain the entire story about it. Going to the temple involves a short nice ride through a beautiful village surrounded by paddy fields.

Accommodation: Meri Puensum Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dochula pass trail © Margus Riga

Day 04: Punakha Gravity

Today we’ll enjoy some serious descents. Let’s shuttle the bikes to Talo village and enjoy riding on one of the best downhill singletrack natural trails in the valley. Stretching 8.9 km with an altitude drop of 1000m, this ride takes us through beautiful forests and villages, punctuated with monasteries and awesome viewpoints.

After lunch, we’ll shuttle to Tshochhasa village and again enjoy a long flowy descent from 2200m to 1300m. This ride mostly winds through chripine forests and ends at the paddy fields near the fortress.

If time allows, we can visit the most beautiful fortress – the Punakha Dzong after the ride.

Accommodation: Meri Puensum Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Above Punakha © Pelden Dorji

Day 05: Punakha Flow and Speed

This morning we’ll shuttle the bikes to Sewla goenpa monastery and enjoy a beautiful flowy trail for 10 km of pure shredding heaven. The trail passes through oak forests and enters a ridge line of beautiful chirpine forests.

After lunch, drive to Khotokha valley – a high glacial valley that is really beautiful and away from civilization. Here we camp for a night in the serene valley and enjoy some great food that our trekking team will prepare.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Khotokha Valley © Pelden Dorji

Day 06: The Khotokha Trail

Wake up in the wild and feel like you are transported back in time. After breakfast, we’ll hike-a-bike for about 1 hour to Moleyla pass. The hike itself is a beautiful walk through the forests.

Once we are on Moleyla at 3000m, you are about to be rewarded with one of the most technical trails we know. The Khotokha trail is 40% rock-gardens and then it comes to a beautiful forests ride where riders can just shred. The trials are full of roots, leaves, switchbacks, natural berms, jumps and very fast sections allowing you to take your riding to its limits.

After lunch in Wangdue, drive to Paro. Tonight we’ll visit the first craft beer pub and enjoy some nice brews.

Accommodation: Gangtey Palace
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Big down © Margus Riga

Day 07: Paro Enduro with Tiger’s Nest Monastery

We have kept the best for the last. Shuttle the bikes to Kila Goenpa nunnery at 3800m. You can choose to ride on jeeptrack for 3 km, and once we reach the temple, we’ll enjoy a long descend down to Paro valley for 12 km. This singletrack follows a loamy trail through rhododendron forests down to bluepine forests. The ride ends at Paro town where we’ll grab some lunch.

After lunch, today we’ll hike-a-bike to Bhutan’s ultimate highlight – the Tiger’s Nest monastery. Hike a bike for about an hour and half, strong riders can ride 50% of the trail. After visiting the monastery, lets ride this sweet 3 km famous trail of Bhutan. Switchbacks, off-camber, downhill, rock gardens, flowy trails, enduro style of riding – you name it and its all there.

Tonight its chill time with some beers and some good times together.

Accommodation: Gangtey Palace
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tigers Nest Trail © Mads Mathiasen

Day 08: Farewell for now...

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and when it is time your guide will take you to the airport, help you with the formalities and fare you well before your flight to home.

Meals included: Breakfast
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Included In Price

  • Bhutan Tourism Royalty/Levy ($65 per day per person)
  • Visa Fees ($40 per person)
  • All necessary permit fees
  • All transfers and sightseeing with entrance fees
  • All meals and evening tea
  • Drinking mineral water
  • All accommodations in 3 and 4–star hotels
  • MTB guides and mechanics
  • Shuttle trucks
  • Basic spares for bikes

Not Included In Price

  • Airfares
  • Mountain bikes
  • Ride Nutrition
  • All personal expenses like laundry, telephone, tips, shopping expenses
  • Spa Charges (except for the traditional hot-stone bath)
  • Travel and Medical insurance
Adventure travel: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in the mountains, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy- going nature will be an asset!

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Himaĺayan Trails was fantastic!! Seven of us went on a two week trek in the Manaslu Circuit and had a fantastic time. Erin coordinated the trip and was always quick to answer any of our questions stateside, as well as available to solve problems once we got into Nepal. She was very enthusiastic, upbeat, and understanding.

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