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Wheels of Thunder – The Paro Loop Bhutan Motorbike Expedition

8 Days/ 7 Nights

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Ride on the ideal motorbike for this country and terrain the Royal Enfield. Speed is not of concern rather than the casual ride along spectacular scenery without feeling bad about the environment. We will emit much less the other in their cars and truly see Bhutan through the eyes of a native.

  • Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

  • Bike: Royal Enfield Classic 350 / 500

  • Total Distance: ~1,000 km

  • Max Altitude: ~3,988m (Chelela Pass)

  • Ride Intensity: Moderate to Challenging

  • Start/End Point: Paro ➝ Paro

Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Acclimatization & Test Ride

  • After a friendly welcome at Paro International Airport, transfer to the Hotel, completion of the motorbike paperwork and instructions on riding in Bhutan, we will go on a familiarization ride.
    Distance: ~20 km (easy valley loop)

  • Ride Hours: ~1.5 hrs

  • Ride Highlights: Gentle local ride to get used to the bikes

  • Activities:

    • Briefing on riding in Bhutan, safety protocols

    • Local loop ride to Dzongdrakha Cliff Temples or Airport Viewpoint

    • Visit Paro Dzong or relax at a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse

  • Stay: Tashi Namgay Resort or Metta Resort, Paro

  • ✅ Best Add-on: Traditional hot stone bath in the evening (Optional)

Included: Airport welcome and transfer to the hotel, Motorbikes, fuel, guide, hotel and lunch and dinner. Water for along the ride.

Day 2: Paro ➝ Haa via Chelela Pass ➝ Thimphu (via Old Haa-Thimphu Road)

  • Distance: ~180 km

  • Ride Hours: ~8 hours

  • Ride Highlights:

    • Cross Bhutan’s highest motorable road (Chelela Pass – 3,988m)

    • Explore remote Haa Valley

    • Ride along the scenic old Haa-Thimphu road through villages, forests, and riversides

  • Activities:

    • Visit Lhakhang Karpo & Haa town

    • Lunch picnic by the Haa river

  • Stay: Osel Hotel or Tashi Yodling hotel, Thimphu

  • ✅ Best Add-on: Coffee stop at a local café run by youth entrepreneurs in Thimphu

Included: Breakfast, Motorbike, Fuel, Guide, Water along the way, Pic Nic Lunch and Dinner, Hotel

Day 3: Thimphu ➝ Dochula Pass ➝ Punakha ➝ Phobjikha Valley

  • Distance: ~155 km

  • Ride Hours: ~6 hours

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  • Ride Highlights:

    • Stunning 108 chortens at Dochula Pass (3,100m)

    • Mountain, pine forest, and rice paddy terrain

    • Misty entry into Phobjikha glacial valley

  • Activities:

    • Visit Dochula Pass & Druk Wangyel Lhakhang

    • Punakha Dzong and suspension bridge

    • Gangtey Monastery visit on arrival in Phobjikha

  • Stay: Gakidling resort or abc lodge, Phobjikha

  • ✅ Best Add-on: Evening nature walk in black-necked crane habitat

Included: Breakfast, Motorbikes, Fuel and Guide, Water along the way, Lunch and Dinner Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4: Phobjikha ➝ Trongsa ➝ Bumthang

  • Distance: ~180 km

  • Ride Hours: ~5 hours

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  • Ride Highlights:

    • Ride across Pele La Pass (3,420m)

    • Endless winding mountain roads with panoramic views

  • Activities:

    • Stop at Chendebji Chorten

    • Explore Trongsa Dzong en route

  • Stay: Swiss Guest house, Bumthang

  • ✅ Best Add-on: Try local beer at Red Panda Brewery or a cultural dinner

Included: Breakfast, Motorbikes and fuel, Guide, Water along the Way, Lunch and Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 5: Bumthang ➝ Tang Valley ➝ Return to Bumthang

  • Distance: ~90 km

  • Ride Hours: ~3 hours

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  • Ride Highlights:

    • Serene and lesser-known Tang Valley

    • Best highland biking scenery and traditional homes

  • Activities:

    • Visit Ugyen Choling museum

    • Interact with local villagers

  • Stay: Swiss Guest house, Bumthang

  • ✅ Best Add-on: Visit Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)


Included: Breakfast, Motorbike and Fuel, Guide, Water along the Way, Lunch and Dinner overnight at the Hotel Museum entry fee

Day 6: Bumthang ➝ Trongsa ➝ Wangdue ➝ Paro

  • Distance: ~316 km

  • Ride Hours: ~10 hours

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  • Ride Highlights:

    • Longest ride day, crossing central Bhutan end-to-end

    • Forest roads, river valleys, dzongs, and chortens

  • Activities:

    • Refreshment stops in Trongsa & Lobesa

    • Lunch in Wangdue / near Punakha

  • Stay Tashi Namgay Resort or Metta Resort, Paro

✅ Best Add-on: Group celebration dinner with local music or storytelling

Included: Breakfast, Motorbike and Fuel, Guide, Water along the Way, Lunch and Dinner, overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)

  • Distance: ~20 km hike (one-way)

  • Ride Hours: ~1 hour

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  • Ride Highlights: Park bikes at the trailhead

  • Activities:

    • Hike to one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks perched on a cliff

    • Meditate at the monastery, reflect on the journey

  • Stay: Tashi Namgay Resort or Metta Resort, Paro

✅ Best Add-on: Optional massage after the hike

Included: Breakfast, Motorbike and Fuel, Guide, Water along the Way, Lunch and Dinner, over
night at Hotel.

Day 8: Departure

  • Activities:

    • Souvenir shopping or short cultural visit depending on flight time

    • Airport transfer

  • ✅ Farewell gift idea: Provide a framed group photo or Bhutanese good luck charm

Included: Breakfast, Transfer to paro Airport and a hearty farewell to your extraordinary journey on the Paro Loop.

More Emotional Bhutan Moments to see

Amazing valleys and mountain roads,picturesque buildings, heartwarming genuine hospitality 

 Tour Summary

Feature

Details

Total Distance

~1,000 km

Ride Days

6 Ride Days + 1 Hike

Max Elevation

3,988m (Chelela Pass)

Best Season

March–May / Sept–Nov

Ride Difficulty

Moderate to High

Riders per Group

6–10 (ideal size)

What is included:

  • Royal Enfield 350 or 450cc Motorbike Rental fee

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  • Guide

  • Hotels and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as outlines in the Itinerary

  • Drinking Water for along the way

  • Entry to Museums

  • Visa Fee US 40.-

  • Dailly Sustainability Fee of US 100.- per person

  • Support Vehicle with Service Technician as a precaution

The tour prices below: do not include the following:

  • Single room supplement of USD  220.-(optional)

  • Airfare to and from Bhutan

  • Travel insurance (required) 

  • Other personal expenses like overseas calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs

  • Tips for the driver and tour guide

  • Anything not listed in the Tour Program

  • Pony to the Halfway Rest Stop at the Tigers Nest US 30 per Pony

  • Motorcycle Helmet and riding gear

For more information, cooperation requests and an individual quotation please contact us. We are pleased to serve to your needs.

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