Druk Adventure Ride

Date:25/11/2025 Route: Thimphu to Damphu Distance covered: 166 Km
Ride Time: 5 to 6 hours (without long stops)
Route: Thimphu → Dochula → Wangdue → Sunkosh → Damphu 🌄 Altitude Points
• Thimphu: ~2,334 m
• Dochula Pass: ~3,100 m (highest point)
• Wangdue: ~1,200 m
• Damphu (Tsirang): ~1,400 m. - 💡 Best Time to Start

Start by 6:30–7:00 AM for:
• Less traffic
• Clear Dochula views
• Cool weather
• Arriving in Tsirang before evening fog. - 🍽️ Food & Tea Breaks
• Dochula Café
• Lobesa restaurants
• Damphu town eateries
⛽ Fuel Stops (Recommended)
1. Thimphu Fuel Station
2. Lobesa Fuel Station (Wangdue)
3. Damphu Fuel Station (Tsirang)

🏍️ Bike & Safety Tips
• Check brake pads, chain, tyre pressure
• Carry rain gear (weather can change)
• Ride slowly on Sunkosh–Damphu curves • Watch for loose grave before Tsirang
• Fuel up fully in Thimphu or Wangdue
• Keep cash for small shops on the way

📸 Best Photo Spots
• Dochula 108 Chortens
• Between Thinleygang and Bajo river valleys
• Sunkosh Bridge
• Damphu viewpoints -🏁 End Point: Damphu (Tsirang)
• Pleasant weather
• Beautiful valley views
• Hotels available if you plan overnight stay