Motorcycle Escapades

Bhutan Motorcycle Tour

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the mystical landscapes of
Bhutan, where every twist and turn reveals breathtaking vistas and
cultural wonders. Join us on a thrilling motorcycle tour from 9th to 20th
April , 2025, as we explore the enchanting kingdom known as the "Land of
the Thunder Dragon."
Our adventure begins in the picturesque valleys of Bhutan, where pristine
forests, towering mountains, and ancient monasteries create a scene
straight out of a fairy tale. From the moment you rev your engines, you'll be
immersed in the rich tapestry of Bhutanese culture, tradition, and natural
beauty.

The highlight of our tour is In the mystical realm of Bhutan, where the
towering peaks of the Himalayas meet the serene valleys dotted with
ancient monasteries, there exists a celebration unlike any other – the Paro
Festival. Held annually in the quaint town of Paro, this vibrant
extravaganza, known as Paro Tshechu, is a testament to Bhutan’s rich
cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. And what better way to
experience the magic of this festival than on the back of a motorcycle,
traversing the winding roads and breathtaking landscapes of this
Himalayan kingdom? In April 2025, a unique adventure awaits those daring
souls who seek to embark on a journey of a lifetime – the Paro Festival
Bhutan Motorcycle Tour. Join us as we delve into the heart of Bhutan,
immersing ourselves in its timeless traditions, awe-inspiring landscapes,
and the exhilarating spirit of the open road.

Day 01: Bagdogra/Siliguri – Phuentsholing: Bhutan (155 kms)
Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport (IXB), our service team or Driver will receive and greet you. After that you will be scooted to the Jaigoan- Bhutan Boarder. The town of Phuentsholing is the gateway for travelers entering Bhutan by road. A thriving commercial center on the northern edge (West Bengal) of the Indian plains, Phuenthsoling is situated directly at the Himalayan foothills. This town is fascinating mixture of Indian and Bhutanese, a
perfect example of mingling of people and their culture. On arrival to Phuentsholing- India boarder you will be done casual walk-in entry or Immigration formalities by our team (Guide). After Immigration Process, you will drive to hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Phuentsholing Bhutan.

Day 02: Phuentsholing – Paro (155 kms) After breakfast you will be brief by the guide and road Captain for the safety driving rules including the most important road safety rules of Bhutan. Once the bike formalities is done from the RSTA, you will be given test drive for the bike and your trip starts now. Embark on an interesting journey Phuentsholing – Thimphu highway which was built in 1961further stimulating economic activities between India & Bhutan. Drive further stopping en route at Gedu University for photos. Later after a short tea break at highway Restaurant nearby Chukha, resume your journey. Later in the day after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artefacts. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m).

Day-03: Paro – Paro Festival visit After breakfast walk up to the Paro Dzong. Paro Dzong in Bhutan becomes spectacular during its own festival Paro Tshechu. With the majestic dzongs, lush valleys, a pristine river and a clear sky, this town does not look anything less than a painting. Giving visitors an illusion as if they are in a dream, Paro Tshechu makes your journey amidst the Himalayas unforgettable. Being a part of a tshechu here shows how religious faith can mould one’s life towards the path of goodness. One gets to learn a lot about the culture of Bhutan and the history of Buddhism. No one goes empty-handed after attending this five-day-long festival. After Lunch, embarks on a driving excursion to Chelela pass. At an elevation of 3,988 meters, it is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour’s drive along a thickly-forested road, this pass is a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jumolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Evening strolls the local market. Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day-4 : Paro – Tiger Nest Monastery Hike and Hot Stone Bath (40 km) After early breakfast your hike this morning is to site of Taktsang Monastery (meaning Tiger’s Nest), tragically wrecked in a fire of early 1998. The monastery, which has now been rebuilt, is perched some 2,000ft/600m up on a sheer cliff overlooking the valley and was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padmasambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tiger defeat five demons, who were opposing the read of Buddhism in Bhutan. The hike is about 1 & 1/2 hours to the teahouse, from where you may either opt to go further uphill to the monastery for about 1 hour. Lunch is served at the tea house with the majestic views of Taktsang above and the Paro valley at the bottom. The return trek to the road head is downhill and takes about a little more the time it has taken you to come up. At the evening you can try for the traditional Hot Stone Bath with natural herbs. It is believed to be help you in relieving body ache and joint pains. If time permits take a stroll around interesting city center of Paro town. Paro town has beautiful handicraft shops. Overnight Stay at hotel.

Day-5 : Paro – Thimphu Sightseeing (1 hour ride) After breakfast, drive back to Paro Valley and drive further towards Capital of Bhutan. The capital town of Bhutan and the center of Government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Situated in western Bhutan, with the population of about 1,00,000, it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light. Later evening, visit to Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). It holds one of the largest Buddha’s statue in the country of 169 feet (51.5m), made of bronze and gilded in gold. Visitors can also get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from this point.Later drive to upper Motithang in Thimphu to visit Takin Preserve. The Takin is the national animal of Bhutan, and looks like a cross between a cow and a goat. Legend has it that the animal was created by the great Buddhist yogi, Drukpa Kuenley, and it can be found only in Bhutan and nearby areas. Taxonomists place the animal in a category of its own as it is not similar enough to any other animal to fit established categories. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m).

 Day-06: Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing (90 kms) After the energetic breakfast, ride towards Thimphu to Punakha highway. After beautiful photo session drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m. After photo session, ride to Punakha Dzong or ‘Palace of Great Happiness or Bliss, built at the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After exploring Punakha city centre, embark on a short walking excursion to Chimi Lhakhang, located on a ridge surrounded by beautiful paddy fields.

Day 7: Punakha- Phobjikha to Bumthang (240 kms/7hrs) Morning right after breakfast, drive towards Phobjikha Valley, a most beautiful valley is in Bhutan. It takes approximately 2 hours’ drive enjoying serene views of different vegetations. Ride back towards Bumthang. Drive to Pele la Pass Pele La (11,000ft/3,353m) and start the descent until you reach to Trongsa but instead of stopping here for the night you will drive on the twisting mountain road towards the Yotong La (11,000ft/3,353m). After Decent ride you will reach to the Chumi valley and further ride you will reach at the township of Jakar/ Bumthang valleys which is well-known for habitat for Red Panda. Check in to hotel and overnight at Bumthang Valley. 

Day 8: Bumthang Valley Sightseeing – Trongsa (110 kms) After breakfast starts the walk from the hotel to Jambay Lhakang (Lhakhang means temple) and continues to Kurjey Lhakang. After Kurjey, you will cross the suspension bridge over to Tamshing Lhakang. Continue walking to the Swiss farm and then on to the main town area. The vehicle will meet you at this point and drive you to visit other sites in and around Jakar; which may include homeopathic hospital, the cheese factory, the castle of the ‘White Bird’, perhaps one or two local temples and a walk around to visit woodcraft workshop, dying workshop, and the five water wheels behind Wangdicholing Old Palace. At the evening drive to Trongsa. Check in to hotel in Trongsa.

Day 9: Trongsa – Gelephu Bhutan. (185 kms) Morning visit to Trongsa Dzong castle, from which the Bhutanese Royal Dynasty had risen at the beginning of 20th Century. Also Pay a visit to interesting Museum in the watchtower with the brief and interesting exhibition. Then start a ride down to the south. On the way you will go through the two precarious and dramatic sections where the road is carved to the Steep Rock. After that you will pass through the Zhemgang District and the climate, Landscape and culture will start gradually changing. While you will arrive to low altitudes of the southern Bhutan, which is dominantly inhabited by the people of Nepali Origin, who are mostly Hindus. Reached to Gelephu Town, which is going to built for the Smart City in Bhutan by our visionary the Fifth King. Overnight at hotel in Gelephu.

 Day 10: Gelephu- Tsirang – Jigme Chhu Camp Site. (165 kms) After breakfast, if you like, pay a visit to Hindu Temple which is newly built by the royal command. Start a ride following the boarder road with India for 30-40 minutes and it will start ascending back to the mountains, the dense jungles which are home to many species of birds. Finally, you will reach to Damphu Town located o n the hill top. After short rest continue ride to down to Sunkosh river valley. You will ride to cross the Sunkosh bridge and now you enter to another District call Dagana. Ride further to the Dagana road till you will come the junction for Daga Dzong and towards Kalikhola Baazar under same District. Take a ride towards Kalikhola way to Jigme Chhu Camp Site at river bank of Jigme Chhu under Chhuka District. Held a night at Camp of an Eco Camp built by the locals’ entrepreneurs. Here you will have all organic foods of locally produce. They also organize the evening bonfire and entertain with music and local Beer and Wine. Overnight at Camp Site.

Day 11: Jigme Chhu Camp Site to Phuentsholing. (90 kms) After breakfast (local food), start the ride towards Phuentsholing for about 2 hours. If you want to spend some more time and ride more kilometers your guide/ Road Captain will customize the sightseeing. After Photo session, drive back towards Phuentsholing, the town is the gateway for travelers entering Bhutan by road. A thriving commercial Centre on the northern edge (West Bengal) of the Indian plains, Phuentsholing is situated directly at the Himalayan foothills. After reaching Phuentsholing, Check-in to hotel.

 Day 12: Phuentsholing- Bagdogra Airport India (155 kms) After early breakfast our team will help you for the immigration check out formalities. And you will be scooted by the India driver to Bagdogra as per your schedule.

  1. Royal Enfield 411cc Himalayan Motorcycle with fuel as per the itinerary
    (Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing).
  2. Airport transfers from bagdogra to phuentsholing and back.
  3. Accommodation in a 3 star category hotels on a double/twin sharing basis
    Breakfast & Dinner As per the itinerary (Starts with Dinner on day 1 from
    Phuentsholing and end with Breakfast at Phuentsholing on day 12th)
  4. Expedition Leader with Mechanic
    Support Vehicle with Driver for all the riding days.
  5. Bhutan Visa fees and Road permit.
  6. Sustainable Development fees.
  7. Immigration/ border crossing charges for Motorcycles
    Certified Bhutanese guide for the entire trip Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing.
  8. Airport Transfers from Bagdogra airport to Phuentsholing and Phuentsholing
    to Bagdogra Airport by Car/minibus(Arrive before 12 noon at Bagdogra Airport
    and Departure time from Bagdrogra airport will be after 3:30PM
  1. All your international and Domestic flight tickets.
  2. Indian side Visa.
  3. Medical or travel insurance.
  4. Sightseeing & Monument fees.
  5. Personal Damages/accidental damages cost to the motorcycle is not included
    (Client has to pay for any damages that happened during the tour).
  6. Alcohol, tips, room service or anything which is not mentioned in the above
    inclusions Any other meals which are not mentioned in the inclusions.
  7. Any extra cost arising due to weather condition, local disturbance, etc, the client
    has to pay the cost of extra days on the spot.

There are so many interesting things about Bhutan or you may call it fascinating facts about Bhutan which makes it more interesting to take a Bhutan bike trip from India, below are some of the facts about Bhutan. 

 

  1. Firstly there are no traffic lights in the entire country, isn’t it an amazing thing for Motorcyclist.
  2. Carbon negative country.
  3.  Bhutan was isolated till 1970.
  4.  Once you enter Bhutan from India, there are few straight roads. On average there is a curve in every 200 meters, so it’s all about twists and turns which make the Bhutan motorcycle tour more beautiful.
  5.  Bhutan is never been conquered by any external nations. 
  6. Each house looks familiar, Bhutan has a strict policy and guidelines when it comes to building any residential house, one should follow a similar pattern which the Kingdom of Bhutan specifies.
  7.  Bhutan was the last country to introduce TV in the year 1999 Women head the families and run all the business in Bhutan. 

 

Package cost: 

  1. Rider – USD 3250
  2.  Per Person Pillion – USD 2850
  3.  Per person Single Room
  4.  USD 500 for Single room upgrade

Weather Conditions: 

  1. In December: Bhutan experiences cold temperatures in December, particularly in higher altitude areas. In Thimphu, the capital city, temperatures typically range from around 2°C to 12°C (36°F to 54°F). In places like Punakha and Paro, temperatures may drop even lower, especially during the night, reaching below freezing point. Snowfall is possible in the higher elevations, adding to the scenic beauty of the landscape. It’s important to be prepared for cold weather conditions, with layered clothing and appropriate gear, especially if you plan to visit mountainous regions.

 

  1.  In April: April marks the onset of spring in Bhutan, bringing warmer temperatures and blooming landscapes. In Thimphu, temperatures generally range from around 8°C to 22°C (46°F to 72°F), with milder weather compared to winter. In lower altitude areas, such as Punakha and Paro, temperatures may be slightly higher, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) during the day. April is considered one of the best times to visit Bhutan, as the weather is pleasant and conducive to outdoor activities. However, it’s advisable to be prepared for occasional rain showers, particularly in the afternoons, and to pack accordingly for variable weather conditions

Do`s and Don`ts during Bhutan Tour Before you enter a country, one must learn about local customs and etiquette. Here are some useful tips for travelers when coming to Bhutan. 

 

  1. Refrain from passing negative comments on religion, the royal family and chief abbot.
  2.  Locals are very sensitive; you may don’t want to sound rude. 
  3. Always ask for permission if you are photographing a person. Dress modestly. Singlet and miniskirts are not well accepted norms.
  4.  Enter temples and monasteries only if you have permission. 
  5. Allow your guide to lead you. Remove your shoes before entering the temple.
  6.  Leave your camera at a safe place, if photography is prohibited. Refrain from using hats and sunglasses inside religious places. 
  7. Use your right hand or both hands to give or receive. Leaving a donation at the temple is at personal discretion. Normally all Bhutanese do. 
  8. Use your palm to show rather than finger, when pointing. 
  9. Refrain from pointing your feet at anyone; cross your legs or kneel when sitting in religious places.
  10.  Pass clockwise at all chortens and mani walls (elongated chortens inscribed with mantras). Don’t wash, swim or throw objects into lakes, many of which are considered sacred.

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