We welcome you to the cross-country ride! Our team will be waiting for you at the meeting point at 6:30 & will help you create right mindset for your journey. Today, we are riding towards India - Bhutan Border. While riding, you will enjoy the different weather - humid though soothing. We ride around the foothills roads surrounded by greenery, crossing small Bengali Villages. We will complete the immigration procedure before having dinner.
If you have an urge for smoking, you can simply take a small walk to India for the last time. When you return, forget about smoking (Bhutan is no smoking Country). After having Breakfast, we ride deeper into Bhutan, towards the capital city. We will proceed with immigration formalities if not completed yesterday. The Roads seems to have been designed by a 3 year's old on his artbook - curvy, zigzag and full of hilly blind turns. The Lush green surroundings make you feel good about your decision to gift yourself this vacation. The roads are as beautiful as nature; flawless and soothing to your soul.
After having breakfast, we depart for Gangtey. At times, the construction may push you for little off-road experience. The fun of the curvy and bumpy roads continues to bliss you with the tropical vegetation & beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan. You need to redirect yourself to Phobjikha Valley while riding towards Pelela pass. You have to raise your head to look at Gangtey Gompa as it sits at the top of the valley.
We head towards the city of culture and festivity. The distance may sound short, but it is going to be the riders' day of fun - hill roads, hairpin curves of Dochu La Pass & fog to add another level of the fun. You will find many locations worthy of profile pic shot. The pillion will also have fun looking at the ice-capped Himalayas & serene river flowing alongside the road. We let our bikes rest in the evening at Punakha. Given your energy, you may walk down to enjoy river rafting in Pho Chhu river and Mo Chhu river (male or female rivers).
After breakfast, we depart to majestic Paro. Riding on the serpent would look very mildly difficult task once you witness the beauty. Be ready with paper for the check posts inline. You must follow the ride captain as the visibility falls below 5 meters on the hilly roads. The roads are ironic to the beauty of Paro, accompanied by river, waterfalls and breathtaking view from hills.
After enjoying sunrise of the river confluence, we are leaving for the Tiger's Nest. You might want to save energy for 1700 ft hiking to the Monastery. Your listlessness of 2 hours hiking goes away entering the Monastery. Refill yourself with tasty lunch at Tigers' Nest Cafe. We will ride to Chele La pass & stay there for a brief moment. Afterwards, we head back to Paro to enjoy the sunset at the river bank.
On this day, we ride rigorous. We ride on the familiar terrains; firstly to Phuentsholing, later by evening to Siliguri. The smile would prevail noticing the small things missed before; a small sip of tea, locals smiling and so on. You would be happy to enjoy the curves on your bike but certainly unhappy to dive away from this beautiful country.
It is to announce the closure of the trip. The trip may have come to an end; we will always be connected with the memories of the trip.
City | Nights | Hotels |
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Bhalukpong | 01 | Prashanti Cottage / similar |
Dirang | 01 | Hotel Pemaling / similar |
Tawang | 02 | Gakyi Khang Zhang / similar |
Bomdila | 01 | Tsepal yangjom / similar |
Guwahati | 01 | Hotel Rialto / Hotel Priya Palace/ Hotel Parshuram / similar |