Bhutan: The Land of the Thunder Dragon: Mountain Bike Tours
Nestled deep in the high Himalaya between India and China, the Kingdom of Bhutan is most popularly known as the land of the Thunder Dragon or the last Shangri – La on earth. The country is the last bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism and has its own guiding philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) which literally defines the country’s future policies as well as its development priorities. In keeping with its unique national philosophy and in the backdrop of rapid globalisation processes, the it has successfully retained its unique cultural; allowing access to only a limited number of foreign visitors to experience the natural beauty and of its landscapes as well as the extraordinary harmony of its traditional way of life. Surrounded by myths and secreted within the mightiest mountain chain, Bhutan offeres visitors the opportunity to glimpse another way of living, an alternative vision of what is truly important in life.
With 26.23 % of the country’s areas designated as protected areas, the land of the Thunder Dragon is today one of the world’s top ten hotspot, boasting a rich cultural and natural divierity. The kingdom shares with Nepal the world’s greatest concentration of mountains and living heritage of Buddhism. With its awesome scenery, steep forsted hills and misty mountains, the country is one of the few areas in the Himalaya where the traditional way of lfe survives unchanged by the passage of time. The remarkable architecture, fascinating cultural conglomeration, superb Dgongs (fortresses) and the priceless religious artifacts make Bhutan quite a unique country to visit.
Makalu Adventure brings you here over a dozen of our highly specialized Bhutan Tour packages, amongst which includes also the much southt after birding, photography and botanical tours to the Kingdom of the Dragons. We very much hope that these packages are of interest to you and that you will avail yourself on these once in a life time Adventure / recreational activities. Also, please note that all theMakalu Adventure Bhutan Tour itineraries are designed in ways wherein some of the trips to Bhutan initially begin from Kathmandu, however if you wish to directly fly to Paro either from Bangkok or New Delhi, (DRUK AIR - The Royal Bhutanese Airlines is the national carrier of the Royal Government of Bhutan, consisting of two BAe146-100 series and operating to seven cities in six countries (Kathmandu, Bangkok, New Delhi, Dhaka, Calcutta and two other seasonal destinations within India (Gaya & Bagdora) and is the only airline officially allowed to fly in Bhutan), in that case please let us know your preferences so we may be able to craft the itineraries accordingly.
At a Glance
| Population: | 970,000 |
| Capital: | Thimphu; 35,000 |
| Area: | 46,500 square kilometers (17,954 square miles) |
| Language: | Dzonkha, Tibetan and Nepali dialects |
| Religion: | Lamaistic Buddhist, Hindu |
| Currency: | Ngultrum, Indian rupee |
| Life Expectancy: | 66 |
| GDP per Capita: | U.S. $1,300 |
| Literacy Percent: | 42 |
List of Bhutan Cycling Tour according to Itinerary
5 Nights 6 Days Bhutan Biking Tour
6 Nights 7 Days Bhutan Biking Tour