Bumthang

Bumthang

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The trip centers on the valley of Bumthang. These combine immense natural beauty with the mystique of historically being that part of Bhutan that has played host to the greatest collection of eminent spiritual practitioners.

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Day 01 – Kathmandu arrival, transfer to hotel
Day 02 - Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu and Patan followed by welcome dinner in the evening with live Nepalese culture show, overnight at hotel.
Day 03- Kathmandu- Paro, transfer to hotel
Day 04- Acclimatization ride around Paro including a visit to the National Museum. Overnight Thimphu
Day 05 – assemble our bikes, bike in direction of Tiger’s Nest and hike up to the viewing point and Taktsang Monastery (3/4 h)
Day 06 – After Breakfast, we drive 1 1/2h to Thimphu (2,320 m) to check-in the Riverview Hotel.We bike to Tangu and Cheri to visit the Monastery glued on a mountain side 900 Ft above the Monastery entrance, which makes an interesting little hike. Total Biking distance on paved roads 40 km. At our return, we visit Thimphu
Day 07 After Breakfast, we bike for 22 km uphill (900 m altitude gain) to Dochu La And then downhill (1,900 m altitude loss) into the Punakha Valley. Punakha used  to be the capital of Bhutan, the first inhabitants come here as early as 2,000 BC The Punakha Dzong (Monastery) witnesses of history. We continue to Wangdue Phodrang on a dirt road along a river and then to our hotel, the Wangdue Kichu Resort, along a raging river. Total biking distance today (80/90 km)
Day 08 – After Breakfast, we bike from the Kichu Resort (1,250 m) to Gangtey (3,140 m) With a tough 70 km climb. 
Day 09 – We finish the Pelela Pass climb before enjoying the downhill to Chendebji for lunch. Then on to Trongsa.(2,120 m)  80 km for the day.
Day 10 – After Breakfast, we visit the impressive Trongsa Dzong with it’s observation Towers overlooking the valley. In this Dzong, the Royal family originated. We climb the Yotongla Pass (3,425 m) and descend through dwarf bamboo forest and enter Chumey valley and then a short climb up Kiki La Pass, before reaching Jakar. Distance 70 km
Day 11: Bhumthang sightseeing. Today we have the opportunity to explore the Jakar Valley with it’s incredible cultural treasures. Distance about 30 km
Day 12: Bike from Jakar to Chendebji for about 90 km to have lunch.. We do the remaining distance to the Kichu resort in Wangdue by bus
Day 13: We bike from the resort up the Pass to Dochu La  (60 km) where we have Lunch. We bike down to Thimphu or take the bus to Paro. Depending how you feel after the 40 km climb….  (2,000 m). Upon arrival at the Kichu Resort in Paro, we pack our bikes.
Day 14: Paro-Kathmandu. Rest of the day free in Kathmandu
Day 15: Early morning Mt. Everest mountain flight, lunch and half day sightseeing of Bhaktapur and farewell dinner in the evening, overnight hotel
Day 16: Final departure.

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