CYCLING

Fly to Paro crossing the highest mountain series like Jhomolhari, Jhichu Drak a of Bhutan including Mt. E verest . Upon arrival our representative will g r eet/meet you at the airport . Biking begins after refreshments at Paro . Then, cycling to Thimphu begins stop ping at impressive Tauchoo lhakhang. Ride to Thimphu will be continued and overnight halt will be at hotel in Thimphu.

In day 2 there will be exploration on ride around

Thimphu on cycle and we will visit to National Memorial Chorten (stupa) which was built in 1974 for the world peace and prosperity in the loving memory of the Third King of Bhutan. Also, we would visit National Library, the National Institute of Zorig Chuzum , and Folk Heritage Museum. Finally, we would halt overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

On the third day , there will be ride towards the old capital city of Bhutan, Punakha, passing along the serene paddy field and beautiful valley. The first stop will be at Dochula Pass (3140 m) from where on e can views the eastern Himalayas.

Morning, ride up to suspension bridge and hike to KhamsumYulley Namgyel Chorten that has great views of Punakha valley. This beautiful monument was built under the royal patronage of Her Majesty Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, The Mother of the 5th King. Walk back to the bridge. After lunch ride to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong (old capital of Bhutan) built in 1637 by Zhabdrung. It is one of the most beautiful Dzong in the country. Overnight stay at Zhingkham resort or similar.

After breakfast, ride to Paro which is about 4 and half hours approx. (in car) . Afternoon visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temple in the kingdom, dated back to the 7 th century. Visit Ta Dzong former Watch Tower which now houses the National Museum and then visit Rinpung Dzong which houses the monastic school, monk’s residence and the office of the civil administration. Walk down and cross the Bhutanese typical wooden roofed bridge. Overnight stay at Khangkhu Resort or similar.

After early breakfast ride up to the Ramthangka, base camp of Taktsang and then hike up to the most famous monastery Taktsang, the Tiger’s nest. Tea/coffee at the cafeteria. Continue walk to Taktsang Monastery. Thi s magical monastery clings to the vertical granite cliff of 3,000 above the valley floor. It is believed that Guru meditated here in the 8 th century. The disciples of Guru built the temple, which was later enlarged by Zhabdrung in t he 17th century. After l unch walk down to the base. Ride back to the hotel and o vernight stay at Hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, drive to Paro international airport for your onward flight. The representative of Atlas Tour and Travel will see off and bid farewell

Paro Internation Airport