Tour of the dragon

The Famous Tail of the Dragon (AKA TheDragon’s Tail) If you ride a motorcycle and have not heard of the Tail of the Dragon or Dragon’s Tail, the first thing you need to do ishang your head in shame, then you need to take your motorcycle keys and give them to a friend until you read this article and atone for your insulting lack of basic motorcycle road knowledge!!! And, of course you know I’m kidding but really, if you haven’t heard of the Tail of the Dragon or just don't know much about it, this is yourchance to catch up and learn about what is most likely the world’s most famous motorcycle ride. The Dragon Motorcycle Road is Located In South Eastern Tennessee This road has become aniconic fixture among motorcycle riders in America and for many riders in the world as it has been enshrined bya catchphrase for decades that describes very simply, and succinctly why so many riders have come to love the Tail of the Dragon. That catchphrase is Note: Although the MotorcycleRoads.com rankings are always changing & being updated, the The Dragon Motorcycle RideHas Minions Sprouting Up Around the Country As a testament to over sized influence of this one, measly little 11-mile motorcycle road, in a little traveled remote section of Southeastern Tennessee, this beast of a motorcycle road, it seems has grown and begun to propagate as it has begun spawning some off springs all around the country in locations such as nearby Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, and West Virginia but also as in pl...

1ST DAY The adventure begins in Lisbon. We will ride from Belém to Cascais by the riverside on the way to Cabo da Roca – the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe Along the Tajo river side we continue direction Marvão the medieval mountaintop village, the town itself (a candidate for the World Heritage list), is one of Portugal’s most spectacular fortified villages. 2ND DAY Awesome roads and villages are waiting for us at Beira Baixa district, in the Center of Portugal. Historical Villages near the border with Spain, therefore preserving the secular culture, gastronomy, and traditions. Monsanto the most Portuguese Village in the country where the houses are built side by side with monoliths and some of the giant stones are part of some house’s architecture – Maybe we can meet the Targaryens or their dragons – Let´s Find Them!!; Penha Garcia Neolithic village where we can find greatest treasures in its 490 million year quartzite rocks. The beauty continues to the continental highest Mountain – Serra da Estrela. Wow!! 3RD DAY Descending and start our way to the sea serpentinous roads starts zigzagging between the forest and the river. The landscape in the middle of the mountains is simply dazzling. We are in the zone of shale, which was used for constructing houses centuries ago! as we hit the back roads of the Center-West Atlantic coast, the most beautiful seaside road called the Atlantic road is waiting for us – The ocean always by our side! Fisher...

The Tour of the Dragon starts in Bumthang and travels 268 km over 4 mountain passes before finishing in Thimphu town square. Billed as one of the toughest one-day mountain bike races in the world. The Tour of the Dragon is not a road bike race, a traditional mountain bike race, or a gravel grinder since it does not fall into any of Because the event is 286 kilometers long, we would classify it as an ultra-marathon mountain bike race over exceptionally difficult routes. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

My wife and I were looking at various honeymoon destinations off the beaten path and Bhutan fit the bill! Our next ... biggest decision was to choose the right tour group since there were so many to choose from. We decided to choose Heavenly Bhutan Travels because of the great reviews. Mr. Shiva, the General Manager, and Mr. Raju, the CEO, were our points of contact throughout registration/planning process. They were very responsive to our emails and worked with us on creating the perfect itinerary for our 6-night trip. Once we arrived, the baton was handed over to our tour guide, Mr. Sangjay, and driver/land pilot, Mr. Ram. The transition was seamless and we couldn't have asked for a better pairing. They were very courteous and had a wealth of knowledge on the various sites we visited. They definitely went above and beyond for us and we couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon. I highly recommend visiting Bhutan sooner rather later, before it gets modernized by western culture. I also highly recommend Heavenly Bhutan Travels without reservation, and definitely ask for Mr. Sangjay and Mr. Ram to be your guide and pilot, respectively! read more I just had an amazing trip of Bhutan that was in partnership of my Travel agency PickYourTrail with Heavenly Bhutan ... Travels in Bhutan. I must say, I had an amazing trip! I am very thankful to the whole HBT team especially to my awesome Tourist Guide (Mr. Kelzang) and the Car Driver (Mr.Nima) who helped in the great execution of...

Tour of the Dragon covers 268km across four mountain passes ranging from 2000 to 3400 metres. The riders follow the Bumthang Chhu for a couple of kilometres and then climb through a blue pine forest to Kiki La at 2860m. Riders reach Yotongla located at 3400m, the highest point of the race which is then followed by 29km of going downhill till Trongsa. From Trongsa the road descends gently to Chendebji Chorten (2430m). From here, the road climbs through mixed conifer forests past Rukubji and Longtey villages and you reach Pele La (3300m). Descends to Wangdue (1200m) and then climbs to the final pass, Dochula 3150m from where it’s all downhill to the finish line at the Clock Tower Square in Thimphu. Highlights • Toughest one day mountain bike race in the world. • 268km race crosses four mountain passes ranging from 2000-3400m. • Visiting local Buddhist monasteries and Dzongs • Visit villages and interact with locals. • Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery Brief Itinerary • Day 1: Arrive Paro-Thimphu • Day 2: Thimphu-Punakha • Day 3: Punakha-Phobjikha • Day 4: Phobjikha-Bumthang • Day 5: Bumthang • Day 6: Tour of the Dragon • Day 7: Thimphu-Paro • Day 8: Tiger’s Nest Monastery • Day 9: Depart Paro • Private guided tour • Visas for Bhutan • Airport transfers • Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels • Accommodation at 3 star hotel • A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide • An experienced driver • A tour vehicle • Entry fees & road permits • Government fee, ro...

Of The Dragon Bicycle Race – The tour of Dragon race starts from Bumthang district in central Bhutan and finishes in the capital Thimphu covering a total distance of 268 kilometers over four mountain passes ranging from 2800 meters to 3500 meters in elevation. In the ten to fifteen hour journey, racers will experience drastic change in elevation, fight tough Himalayan terrains all the while dealing with the thin mountain air. It is one of the toughest one day mountain bike races in the world. Many people across the globe come to participate in this competition of which many have failed to complete the race. Determined to either complete or win the race, the competition gets many repeat participants every year. Heavenly Bhutan had been part of this event since the event was launched. HBT gives firsthand information of the cycling trail, elevation and nature of the journey for the competition, which will help you to prepare to be best competitor for the race. Book your trip with Heavenly Bhutan and enjoy the world toughest one day mountain biking race in Bhutan. Tour of the Dragon Bicycle Race. Know more about Bhutan. How to plan your holidays in Bhutan? Booking Bhutan Tour with Heavenly Bhutan.

The best seasons to visit Bhutan are during Spring ( March, April & May) and Autumn ( September, October & November). The major Bhutanese religious festivals are held during these seasons and find Spring and Autumn weather make it an ideal time for trekking in Bhutan and for traveling throughout the country enjoying great views of Himalayan mountains peaks. • Tour of the Dragon is not a road bike race or a classic mountain bike race, nor is it a gravel grinder, because it doesn’t fit into any of the categories defined by the UCI. Since the distance of the race is 200+ km, we would categorize it as an ultra-marathon mountain bike race on roads that happen to be extremely challenging. Tour of the Dragon starts in Bumthang and travels 268 km over 4 mountain passes before finishing in Thimphu. It’s one of the toughest one-day mountain bike races in the world. Festival Details