Merak Sakteng Trek

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Merak Sakteng Trek

TOUR OVERVIEW

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.

  • Cost: $1299
  • Tour Type: Trekking
  • Duration: 15 Days
  • Difficulty Level: Difficult
TOUR ITINERARY

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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE ?


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