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Bhutan — 8 days

4.6(12 reviews)8 daysStart and end in
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The Carburettor Club
Runs this trip
8 Days · 7 Nights
Fully planned multi-day journey
Accommodation
Phuentsholing Courtyard
Fully guided
A guide travels with the group for the whole trip.
Bike expedition
Eight days: Dochula, Punakha, the crane valley and Chele La
Moderate Intensity
Travelers can expect 4-6 hours of daily trail walking
Group Size 1 - 14
Ages 18+ Welcome
The operator's minimum age for this trip is 18
3,988 m at the highest point

Where this operator goes

8 days · 15 stops

Itinerary

8 days, planned by The Carburettor Club

Pickup point

Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sept, 2026

Meet atBagdograBagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri
Reporting time00:00 - 23:59
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What the price covers

Included in the price

You arrange yourself

Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.

Where you'll stay

Published by the operator. Nights on the ground can move with weather and permissions.

Phuentsholing Courtyard

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Night 1

Thimphu Lodge

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Nights 2–3

Punakha House

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Night 4

Phobjikha Residency

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Night 5

Paro Lodge

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Nights 6–7

What you'll eat

7 breakfasts and 7 dinners across 8 days, at the lodges you sleep in. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 8.

  • DinnerServed on days 1–7
  • BreakfastServed on days 2–8

14 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking

One other operator runs this rideThe same ride, at their own price, group size and refund window.Two Stroke Society₹61,099See all 2
BEFORE YOU GO · CAUTIONARY DETAILS
Ride within the day, not the itinerary
Mountain roads in India are slower than any map suggests and the day ends early in the hills. Plan to arrive with daylight to spare; riding a Himalayan road after dark is the most dangerous thing on the whole trip.
Carry the paperwork
Licence, registration, insurance and photo ID, and on a border-adjacent circuit an inner-line permit as well. These are checked, and a checkpost is not a place to discover you are missing one.
Fuel is a planning problem
Pumps on high-altitude circuits can be two hundred kilometres apart and run dry. Know where the next one is before you leave the last one, and carry a spare canister where the route needs it.
Altitude affects the rider and the engine
You will feel thin air on a bike as much as on foot, and carburettors run rich. Take the acclimatisation days seriously even though you are sitting down.
Helmet, gloves, and something between you and the road
Gravel, water crossings and loose corners are the norm rather than the exception. Riding gear that would look excessive at home is about right here.

Who runs this trip

Operated by
The Carburettor ClubVerified

“Motorcycle expeditions with a mechanic, spares and a luggage vehicle”

Based in Manali Running treks since 2009
Rating
4.6(12 reviews)
Response time
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About The Carburettor Club

Founded by a workshop rather than a travel agency, which is why the mechanic is not an upsell. Every departure carries spares for the bikes it puts on the road.

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Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 21 days before departure

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Customer reviews

Overall rating
4.6/5
Based on 12 reviews
Review summary
Food
4.3/5
Guide
4.3/5
Itinerary
4.3/5
Transport
4.4/5
Accommodation
4.3/5
Tour operator
4.3/5
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Farah Qureshi – Indore2026-06-09 · Verified booking

Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places.

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James Whelan – Melbourne2026-06-09 · Verified booking

Days were longer than advertised and we arrived after dark more than once. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones.

Reply from The Carburettor Club

Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.

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Nina Hoffmann – Dublin2026-06-09 · Verified booking

Bhutan on two wheels is the way to see it. No complaints about the organisation. Meals were good throughout and the vegetarian options weren't an afterthought. Would book with them again.

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Farah Qureshi – Pune2026-06-09 · Verified booking

8 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. No complaints about any of the hotels — all of them well placed. Good value for what's included.

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Ananya Gupta – Delhi2026-04-01 · Verified booking

Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Rooms were comfortable and the locations meant we could walk most evenings. Simple food, well made, and enough of it. Good value for what's included.

Reply from The Carburettor Club

Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.

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Carla Mendes – Berlin2026-04-01 · Verified booking

Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. No complaints about any of the hotels — all of them well placed. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Would send friends their way.

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Arjun Pillai – Bengaluru2026-04-01 · Verified booking

8 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. No complaints about any of the hotels — all of them well placed.

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Rohit Verma – Indore2026-04-01 · Verified booking

Days were longer than advertised and we arrived after dark more than once. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down.

Reply from The Carburettor Club

Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.

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Questions people ask

If it is on Indian plates, yes — a vehicle entry permit is issued at Phuentsholing against the registration certificate, insurance and your licence. This is unusual; almost everywhere else needs a carnet. Bikes on other plates cannot do this.

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