Nicknamed the Land of the Thunder Dragon, the Shangri La Kingdom of Bhutan is tucked away between India and Tibet at the Eastern end of the Himalaya.

Keen mountain bikers can pedal across the country from west to east on an exhilarating 12-day trip with KE Adventure Travel. Cycling across a rarely-used single track highway, you will come across 15,500m of tough ascents and 18,200m of thrilling descents with the longest continuing downhill for 53 miles.

Aimed at seasoned riders, you will cycle between six and 10 hours per day covering a lot of ground whilst taking in mesmerising views and passing by a number of traditional monasteries, colourful villages and Himalayan wildlife.

The trip ends at the Indian border, perfect for cyclists wishing to continue their adventure by exploring Delhi or visiting Agra and the Taj Mahal. Prices for the Bhutan Dragon Thunder Ride start at £2795 without flights.