Merak Sakteng Trek
This new trekking holiday to the villages of Merak and Sakteng in East Bhutan offers the unique chance to experience the semi-nomadic lifestyle of the Brokpa, a race of Tibetan origin with their own culture and dress, whilst walking through the beautiful pastoral valleys of the protected Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Tour Type: Trekking
- Duration: 15 Days
- Difficulty Level: Difficult
DAY1
Meet at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Transfers from Kathmandu Airport are provided.
DAY2:
Fly to Paro in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
DAY3:
Hike to the Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. Overnight Paro.
DAY4:
Fly to Bumthang in Central Bhutan.
DAY5:
Walk across the Phephe La (3530m) and down into the Tang Valley.
DAY6:
Drive to Yongkola across the Thrimgshing La (3780m).
DAY7:
Morning Birdwatching. Drive to Trashigang. Hike from Ngatsang to Sherizam.
DAY8:
Drive to Chaling. Trek to Chuthapthrap (3100m).
DAY9:
Trek to Merak (3500m).
DAY10:
Trek to Mitersteng (3060m) across Nyuksang la Pass (4140m).
DAY11:
Trek to Sakteng (2930m).
DAY12:
Trek to Thakthrik and drive to Trashigang.
DAY13:
Fly to Paro. Transfer to Thimphu.
DAY14:
Sightseeing in Thimphu. Drive to Paro. Overnight Paro.
DAY15:
Morning flight to Kathmandu. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing.
DAY16:
Departure. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided.
🏨 Minimum of 3 star rated accommodation
🥣 All meals (excluding alcoholic beverages)
🚌 All internal transportation (excluding domestic flights if any)
✈️ Airport pick-drop
😃 Professional English-Speaking guide and driver
⛖ All road permits and entry fees
🎫 Government fee, royalty and surcharges
💼 Adventure Equipment
🏡 Camp Assistances
👍 All services and assistance before, during and after the trip