Bhutan is a destination still little known, shrouded in mystery, on the border with Tibet and India. Among monasteries, high mountains and spectacular valleys, it seems a bit like a fairy kingdom. When, in 2016, Prince William with his wife traveled to Bhutan for a State Visit, they found themselves in the presence of a couple of young and beautiful rulers, very elegant in their traditional clothes, so much so as to obscure the charm of the future kings of England.
Tour of the Dragon in Bhutan: cycling race beyond the human, soul comfort in Amankora resorts
Few people know that in this country, due to the presence of peaks that exceed the 4000 meters that alternate in valleys, one of the most difficult Mountain Bike races in the world takes place. Consider that you travel 268 km from Bumthang to Thimphu by crossing 4 mountain passes. A cycling race suitable only for bionic athletes!
On the occasion of this crazy race, which will take place on September 7th, Amankora, which boasts the most beautiful and prestigious facilities in Bhutan, has created a special 10-night itinerary, which includes a stay, before the race, in Punakha (2 nights), Gantey (1 night), Bumthang (3 nights). Return to Thimpu (one night) on race day, and end up in Paro (2 nights). With this tour, you touch all the most significant places in the country.
The stay in the Amankora resorts in Bhutan is something really special. The concept of luxury is an understatement, the exclusivity in these resorts is given by being immersed in an integral nature that helps to find an inner peace. The materials chosen, the architecture, the interior furnishings are all functional to express a special relationship between the soul and the outside world, in line with the religious history of this country closely linked to Bhuddism.
Therefore the contrast between the fatigue of the body, strained by a race to the limit of human possibilities, and the total well-being that one derives from a stay in the Amankora is something really out of the ordinary.
And dulcis in fundo, in conclusion of the tour, in order to get used to the habits of our western world, you cannot miss a party to celebrate the end of the race in the best way at Thimpu Lodge.
