Climb to Dochula’s prayer flags and drop into Punakha, spin farm roads through the Paro valley, and keep a support vehicle close behind. E-bikes available for honest cheats.
DAY BY DAY ──
1
Arrive Paro, bike fitting and valley shakeout ride.
2
Paro valley loop: farm roads and dzong viewpoints.
3
Ride Paro to Thimphu via the Chuzom confluence.
4
The big one: climb to Dochula, long descent to Punakha.
5
Punakha valley riding, recovery afternoon.
6
Transfer toward Phobjikha, valley loop ride among the pines.
7
Return to Paro by vehicle, celebration dinner.
8
Depart Paro.
Full support vehicle throughout; e-bike options available.