Wild East by Bike
For riders who want the road less travelled: Thrumshing La, cloud forest and the villages of Bhutan's far east.
East of Bumthang the traffic thins and the landscape grows wilder. This ride crosses Thrumshing La, the highest pass on Bhutan's east–west road, then descends through cloud forest to the hill towns of Mongar and Trashigang.
The journey exits overland to India via Samdrup Jongkhar; a valid Indian visa is required for most nationalities.
Highlights
- Crossing Thrumshing La (3,780 m)
- The cobbled village of Ura
- The descent to Mongar
- Trashigang and Chorten Kora
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrive in Paro
Meet your guide and settle in.
Paro valley · Photo: Abhijit Kar Gupta from Kolkata, India, CC BY 2.0 -
Day 2
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Day 3
Fly to Bumthang
A domestic flight (schedule permitting); bike fitting.
Jakar Dzong · Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 4
Bumthang valley ride
Temples and villages by bike.
Bumthang valley · Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 5
Bumthang to Ura
Over Shertang La to the close-knit village of Ura.
Ura village · Photo: Christopher J. Fynn, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 6
Ura to Sengor
The big climb to Thrumshing La, through forests of rhododendron and fir.
Thrumshing La · Photo: Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 -
Day 7
Sengor to Mongar
A long, dramatic descent past waterfalls and cliffs, then a climb to Mongar.
Mongar · Photo: Christopher J. Fynn, CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Day 8
Mongar to Trashigang
Over Kori La and down to Trashigang.
Trashigang · Photo: Christopher J. Fynn, CC BY 3.0 -
Day 9
Trashiyangtse
Ride toward Trashiyangtse and the great stupa of Chorten Kora; return by vehicle.
Chorten Kora · Photo: Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 -
Day 10
Trashigang
A rest day, with a visit to the weaving village of Radhi.
Rangjung Monastery · Photo: Franzfoto, CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Day 11
Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar
By vehicle, with optional riding on the descent to the plains.
Trashigang · Photo: Ron Knight, CC BY 2.0 -
Day 12
Samdrup Jongkhar to Guwahati
Cross into India and continue to Guwahati.
Samdrup Jongkhar · Photo: Franzfoto, CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Day 13
Depart
Transfer to Guwahati airport for your onward flight.
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Make it yours.
Tell us your dates and wishes, and we'll tailor this journey around you.
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- Licensed by Bhutan’s Department of Tourism
- Every enquiry answered personally