BHUTAN MULTISPORT ITINERARY:
Days 1-2 paro valley
Meet in Bangkok, Thailand, and fly to Paro, Bhutan Bike to
Drukgyel Dzong, a monastic fortress built to commemorate a 1644
victory over the Tibetans Investigate the massive fortress of
Paro Dzong On footpaths frequented by locals, hike to the Kichu
Lhakhand temple, built in the mid 1600s.
Days 3-4 thimphu
In the capital city of Thimphu, see examples of the
traditional thangka style of painting, sculpture, embroidery and
other crafts From the village of Dodina, ascend on foot to Cheri
Goemba Monastery Join a Buddhist historian for a lively
discussion on Bhutanese life.
Days 5-6 punakha
Shuttle over the Dochu La mountain pass and take in
panoramic views of snowcapped Himalayan peaks Walk through pine
forests to our hotel in the Punakha Valley Learn how to wear the
national dress of Bhutan Hike to Chorten Nebu, a 14th-century
temple accessible only by foot, and pedal past small villages
and rice paddies on our return to Punakha.
Days 7-9 paro
Explore Punakha Dzong, the winter capital of Bhutan for more
than 300 years Stop at the Dochu La for lunch en route back to
Paro Follow an ancient path to the Taktshang teahouse, situated
at 9,200 feet and offering superb views of the Taktshang
Monastery across the valley Savor typical Bhutanese food while
sitting on a rug in a yak herder's tent Enjoy a traditional hot
stone bath Fly to Bangkok.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
Level 1 2 Route Options Available
Biking 10, 19 miles
0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
Walking 1 mile
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Hiking 3 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
Level 2 1 Route Option Available
Walking Tour 4 hours
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Cultural Activities
Day 4
Levels 1 to 2 4 Route Options Available
Walking 3.2 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Biking 11, 23 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Hiking 2 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Hiking 4.8 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
Hiking 3.3, 4.7 miles
100-1500 feet elevation gain
Biking 11 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 7
Levels 1 1 Route Option Available
Walking Tour 2 hours
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 8
Levels 3 to 4 3 Route Options Available
Hiking 3.3, 6.1 miles
1500 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Biking 7 miles
500-1000 feet elevation gain
Day 9
Conclusion of Trip
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