Samtegang Winter Trek
10 Days/9 Nights
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Limukha-Chungsakha-Samtegang-Wangduephodrang-Thimphu-Paro
This trek is suitable for the beginners or those enthusiasts who want to experience some trekking the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. The trek is in low altitude, has short walking hours and covers small distance. The trail begins from Punakha, passes through pine and oak forests and rhododendron bushes and a village. Do not attempt during summer because of extreme high temperature.
During the trek, you will see Jhomolhari (23,995ft/7,315m) in the west and Kang Bum Peak (20, 665ft/6,300m). The trek is recommended in winter, when temperatures at night are around freezing and days are pretty warm. Spring and fall are also fine to do this trek.
Day 01. Arrival at Paro.
Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to hotel. After lunch, stroll around town’s market. Overnight hotel.
Day 02. Paro
Full day sightseeing in the Paro Valley that includes Drugyel Dzong, National Museum, Ripong Dzong and local market. Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Paro to Thimphu (2.5 hrs)
Drive along the winding road along the Paro Chu (Chu means water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu then turn upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. In the afternoon, visit the King Jigme Doreje Memorial Chorten. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 04: Thimphu to Punakha (3 hrs)
Drive to Punakha and visit the Dzong. Overnight hotel.
Day 05: Punakha to Limukha ( 8 miles, 4 hrs)
Cross the bridge over the Pho Chu from Punakha Dzong and walk to Shengana. The trek begins with the gradual climb through Chir Pine forests. On the way, visit a village called, Dompala.
Day 06: Limukha to Chungsakha ( 9 miles, 5 hrs).
The trail today takes you through rhododendron and oak forested area. En route pass a famous Drukpa Kuenlay Lhakhang. Overnight camp.
Day 07: Chungsakha to Samtengang ( 9 miles, 5 hrs).
The trail now takes you through the village of Sha Wangdue District. Camp at Samtengang at lakeside.
Day 08: Samtengang to Wangdue/Thimphu.
The trail now drops down till the motor road. Drive till Wangdiphodrang and lunch at the Guest House. After lunch drive to Thimphu. Overnight hotel.
Day 09: Thimphu to Paro.
Visit Simtokha Dzong-one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan, built in 1629 A.D. Visit the Wood Craft and Painting School, Handicrafts Emporium, and in the evening, drive to Paro.
Day 10: Departure.
Bid farewell to your crews and Bhutan and board on your flight to next destination.
- Trip Duration: 10 Days
- Difficulty Level: Bhutan Treks
- Accomodation: Hotels in the ciites and camping during trekking
- Activities: Cultural Touring, Trekking, Birding
- Trip Starts In: Paro
- Trip Finishes In: Paro
- Best Time for Travel: Winter, Spring and Fall
All camping gears that includes-2 person sleeping tents with floors and fly sheet, dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tents, dinning tables, chairs, pillows and mattresses.
English speaking Guide.
Cook and kitchen aides.
All intercity transfers and sightseeing by a private vehicle.
Pack animals and animal drivers during trekking.
All necessary supplies.
3 meals a day.
Bhutan visa fee.
Sightseeing admission fees.
Travel Insurance and emergency evacuation.
Expenses of personal nature like drinks, tip, telephone, laundry etc.
Extra expenses due to nature or unforeseen events such as flight cancellation, road blockade, no show etc.
Paro-Takstang Monastery.
Punakha and Wangduephodrang Dzongs
Jhomolhari (23,995ft/7,315m) in the west and Kang Bum Peak (20, 665ft/6,300m).
Drukpa Kuenlay Lhakhang.
Black-Necked Cranes
Thimpu-Memorial Chorten, National Library, Handicrafts Emporium, Painting, Simtokha Dzong, Tashicho Dzong, Pangri Zampa Monastery
Thimpu week-end market
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