“Kusuzangpo” (Namaste) That’s how people greet one another in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Bhutan is roughly the same size as Switzerland. The kingdom has around 650,000 inhabitants, of which around 50,000 live in the capital Thimphu. Bhutan is mainly Buddhist; a small Hindu population of Nepali immigrants lives in the south of the country. Tourism is permitted only to the extent that it does not endanger the kingdom’s traditional culture and society. In Bhutan, “GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS” takes precedence over economic considerations. Riding a motorcycle in Bhutan is different. Straight roads hardly exist, and we’ve counted an average of 10 curves per kilometer. The roads are quite empty, and the capital city of Thimphu doesn’t even have a traffic light! Motorcycle tour of Bhutan takes us along small mountain roads in varying conditions, and the ride never gets boring – beautiful landscapes soon cure us of the urge to ride hard. Places to Visit: Phuntsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjika, Bumthang, Wangduephodrang, Chelela Pass,Dzongdrakha Goempa,Paro.
Trip Highlight:-
Trek to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
The ‘Tiger’s Nest Monastery’ is one of the Himalaya’s most incredible sites, miraculously perched on the side of a sheer cliff 900m above the floor of Paro valley. It’s the goal of every visitor to Bhutan and while getting there involves a bit of uphill legwork, it’s well worth the effort.
According to the legend related to this Taktsang, it is believed that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew to this location from Tibet on the back of a tigress from Khenpajong. This place was consecrated to tame the Tiger demon.
Day 1 : Arrive in New Jalpaiguri Railway station/ Bagdogra ride to Phuntsholing ( 150 km to 170 km aprrox 5 hours journey).