Tour of the Dragon is an ultra-marathon mountain bike race that only takes place in the Kingdom of Bhutan. The 255 km race is known to be one of the most difficult one-day mountain bike races in the world. Starting off in Bumthang, traveling over 4 mountain passes (Kiki La 2870m, Yotong La 3434m, Pele La 3430m, Dochu La 3150m) and closing in Thimphu town square, it is an extremely challenging and exhilarating bike race.
Recently, biking has witnessed a growth in popularity in Bhutan. Accommodated with fresh air, limited traffic and scenic highways such biking adventures provides an extraordinary experience for all. Tour of the Dragon offers an amazing opportunity to tour through this beautiful Himalayan Kingdom.
Held on the first Saturday of September every year as the monsoons have just ended and the cool, crisp autumn weather is just starting to set in as the heat of summer fades, it is a perfect time to race. An extremely challenging mountain bike race that takes participants through central and western Bhutan.
Registration fee:
SAARC Registration Fee : USD 165/-
International Registration Fee: USD 250/-
