Bhutan the Cycling Haven
With only over fifty years since the first tourist arrived in Bhutan, Bhutan still maintains an aura of mystery. A country with a deep traditional way of life, Bhutan offers visitors unspoiled villages in deep valleys and journeys over high mountain passes. Reclusive and mysterious, it is a Buddhist fairy tale land tucked away in one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments. Magnanimous mountains, waterfalls, flora and fauna, clean air.
A cycling holiday in Bhutan rewards you with stunning views and pristine nature on good roads with little traffic. It is truly adventurous, with unrivalled scenery and a cultural experience so extraordinary, it surprises even the most well-travelled. It is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the country’s nature and culture, from following remote tracks through the mountains to experiencing cultural festivals. The challenging rides make for a one-of-a-kind travel experience. With cycling holidays in Bhutan, you’re sure to reach the parts that walkers and drivers simply can't.
That being said, cycling rides across Bhutan are one of the world's most challenging cycling holidays. A single spectacular road runs west to east across the country, traversing a succession of high, steep-sided, heavily wooded ridges and natural streams. Presenting long climbs on easy-angled switchbacks, as well as mind-blowing descents that seem to last for hours, the amazing roads provide the basis for one of the world's great rides. Varying in difficulty levels, cycling in Bhutan is not for the faint-hearted. A certain level of fitness and determination is expected. This being Bhutan, there are more than a few long climbs involved with several passes being 3,000m and 4,000m high in altitude. Visit dzongs (fortresses), monasteries, and temples while absorbing the Buddhist culture and cycling through quaint little villages and towns. However, we can also arrange easy, pleasant and short rides through the valleys and the good roads for those who do want physical challenges.
Weather-wise, from September to November, the climate is mild and the skies are clear. In March through to May, wildflowers bloom across the valleys. In the other months, rainfall occurs however it will vary depending on where you want to go.
Wondering where you can get the bicycles? Contact Ola Tours & Trek, we will arrange everything for you according to your preference.