Bhutan · Private motorcycle journey

Ride through the heart of Bhutan.

High passes, forested valleys and living cultural landmarks shape a deliberate journey from Paro to Bumthang and back.

12-day journey · private departure planning

A mountain road with cultural depth.

Bhutan changes character around every bend: pine-covered passes, deep river valleys, fortified dzongs, farming communities and quiet roads connecting the country’s western valleys to its central cultural heartland. ORS is shaping the trip as a private, rider-led expedition—not a race across a checklist.

Local operating team

Ground operations are planned with a vetted local operating team, appointed and contracted by Offroad Sherpa. Your departure is planned and sold by us, and you contract with us. The final itinerary, motorcycle specification, inclusions, price and operating roles are confirmed in your written rider proposal before any booking or deposit.

Planning figures · per rider

Choose your Bhutan level.

Pricing adjusts to the final number of riders on your departure, because support costs are shared across the group. The Passage is the essential Bhutan journey; Signature adds a fuller ORS planning layer and premium hospitality; Private Reserve is a tailored private departure.

The Passage

Planned local operating package with ORS rider planning.

From $6,499per rider · 3+ riders

Private Reserve

A bespoke departure, shaped around your party and preferred pacing, with dedicated support.

From $16,899per rider · 5+ riders
Bhutan group pricing by service level
Final rider countPassageSignaturePrivate Reserve
1 rider$7,699$16,499$20,399
2 riders$7,299$15,099$18,699
3–4 riders$6,499$13,799$16,899
5+ riders$6,499$13,799$16,199

Prices per rider; twin-share where available. International flights, travel insurance, personal expenses and any departure-specific upgrades are not included unless stated in your written proposal. No payment is collected on this website. Final pricing is confirmed in your written rider proposal and is not a published rate until the departure is commercially validated.

Working duration12 days, Paro to Paro
Riding characterMountain highways and high passes
Working high pointChele La, approximately 3,950 m
FormatPrivate departure planning

Your journey through Bhutan

Days 1–2 · Paro and HaaArrival, briefing and motorcycle familiarization lead into a first mountain ride toward Haa via Chele La. The opening is designed to establish rider fit, group rhythm and equipment comfort.
Days 3–4 · Punakha and TrongsaCross Dochula and Pele La while moving from western valleys toward central Bhutan. Cultural visits and photographic stops remain part of the pace rather than add-ons after the riding.
Days 5–7 · Bumthang, Tang and GangteyRide into Bhutan’s cultural heartland, explore the Tang Valley and return west through high-pass country toward the Phobjikha landscape.
Days 8–10 · Thimphu and ParoA measured return through the capital and back to Paro, balancing riding with time to understand the architecture, craft and everyday life of the places crossed.
Days 11–12 · Tiger’s Nest and departureFinish with a non-riding hike to Taktsang Monastery before the final Paro departure transfer.

Departure-specific by design. Route access, road conditions, motorcycle allocation, accommodation, staffing and permits are reconfirmed for each proposed departure. This page opens a planning conversation; it does not advertise a confirmed departure.

Bhutan’s signature finale · on foot

Tiger’s Nest.
A remarkable final chapter.

After the mountain roads, a different pace. Leave the motorcycle behind for the hike to Taktsang Monastery, the cliffside landmark above Paro Valley.

This is a walking day with an uphill climb, not a motorcycle stop. We’ll discuss the hike and your preferences during departure planning.

Plan your Bhutan journey

What the expedition is designed around

Rider fit first

Recent road experience, comfort with sustained mountain riding, sound judgment and the ability to ride considerately as part of a small group.

Supported riding

A local guide and support architecture are planned for the journey. Exact motorcycles, staff ratios, recovery capacity and equipment are confirmed in the final proposal.

Best-available hospitality

Comfortable, locally appropriate hotels and full-board meal planning are expected, subject to the confirmed departure package.

Culture without theatre

Dzongs, monasteries, towns and valleys are treated as living places. Respectful conduct is part of rider readiness.

Route orientation

Paro → Central Bhutan → Paro

Schematic orientation only. It is not a navigation track or a promise of a specific road.

ParoPunakhaBumthangGangteyThimphuRoute orientation only