Route: Paro (2,200 m) → Chele La Pass (3,988 m) → Haa Valley (2,700 m) → Chuzom → Thimphu (2,300 m)
Distance: ~170 km | 6–7 hours with stops

Your Bhutan adventure begins with a spectacular ride from Paro toward Chele La Pass (3,988 m) — the highest motorable road in Bhutan. The climb winds through pine and rhododendron forests, opening to sweeping Himalayan views where thousands of prayer flags ripple in the mountain wind, carrying blessings across the ridgelines.

From the high pass, descend into the peaceful Haa Valley (2,700 m), one of Bhutan’s most secluded regions. The valley’s alpine meadows, traditional farmhouses, and ancient temples offer a glimpse of life unchanged for centuries.

After exploring Haa, follow the riverside road through Chuzom, where the rivers of Haa, Paro, and Thimphu meet beneath three distinct chortens symbolizing Bhutan’s three Buddhist schools. The final stretch leads into Thimphu (2,300 m) — the lively capital where Himalayan tradition meets gentle modern rhythm.

Settle in for the evening, reflecting on a day that has already taken you from snow-capped peaks to serene valleys — a perfect prelude to the journey ahead.

Route: Thimphu (2,300 m) → Dochula Pass (3,100 m) → Punakha (1,200 m) → Gasa (2,850 m) → Thimphu (2,300 m)
Distance: ~210 km | 7–8 hours with stops

The day begins in Thimphu with a short but inspiring morning ride up to the towering Buddha Dordenma, one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks. From this serene vantage point, the golden Buddha gazes protectively over the valley below — a fitting blessing for the journey ahead.

Leaving the capital behind, the road climbs through cool pine forests toward the breathtaking Dochula Pass (3,100 m). Here, 108 white chortens stand in perfect harmony, their graceful forms framed by panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas — a place where spiritual devotion and natural beauty meet in quiet majesty.

Descending 45 km into the warmer Punakha Valley (1,200 m), the ride winds through forests and rice terraces toward the majestic Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most exquisite architectural treasures, set at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

From here, the adventure continues north toward Gasa (2,850 m), a hidden valley known for its wild beauty and legendary fortress. The road climbs steeply for about 50 km, twisting through dense forest and rugged switchbacks before reaching Gasa Dzong, perched dramatically above the valley. Stop for lunch with a view, surrounded by centuries of history and the serene stillness of Bhutan’s remote north.

After lunch, descend once more through mountain curves and deep valleys, following the river road back toward Thimphu, arriving by early evening. The journey concludes where it began — in the capital — after a day that has spanned high mountain passes, sacred rivers, and timeless Bhutanese culture.

• Ride Bhutan’s highest road — conquer Chele La Pass (3,988 m) with sweeping Himalayan views and endless prayer flags.

• Explore the hidden Haa Valley, a tranquil region of alpine meadows, temples, and untouched traditions.

• Cross Dochula Pass (3,100 m) — 108 chortens standing in perfect harmony beneath panoramic Himalayan skies.

• Visit Punakha Dzong, Bhutan’s most majestic fortress, at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.