11 Days “Merak and Sakteng Trek”

This tour is basically a trek trip. An exciting overland journey that allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and tradition of Merak and Sakteng villages. The tour is for a duration of 11 days from which 3 days will be spent on the trek from Sheytimi in Merak to Sakteng.

Merak and Sakteng are the two fascinating villages in north eastern Bhutan, which were closed to tourists until now and opened in late 2010. It was closed for the tourists out of concern for their unique culture and traditions of the people living there. The culture and tradition of the people living there are different in many ways and respects from the rest of the Bhutanese people. They have a very rich cultural heritage. They live on animals like yaks, sheep, cows and horses. They move from place to place with animals with the change of seasons. They are known as ‘Brokpas’, which means ‘herdsmen’ or they are semi-nomadic tribesmen.

Season: The recommended season for this trek is from April-May (Rhododendron Flower Festival) and December-January (Trashigang Festival).

DESTINATION:

SAMDRUPJONGKHAR, TRASHIGANG

TRAVELING

Style: Easy car travel, any day departure, regular small group or private tour
Theme: Culture, history, scenery, monuments, village visits, and relax

TREK HIGHLIGHT

Traverse beautiful mountain scapes from subtropical plains and dense forests to high mountain passes.
Explore the isolated community of Merak and Sakteng hamlets.
Soak in the therapeutic waters of the Rangjung Hot Stone bath.
Experience fabulous views of Radhi village and its rice/paddy fields and local mountains such as Meme Ralang and Nyakchungla and renowned peaks as Mt. Gangkar Puensum. Camp overnight beneath some of Bhutan’s most impressive mountain peaks.
Spend time marveling at the ancient wall paintings and witnessing festivals in Dzongs and temples.
Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), weaving center, and monuments.

Map of Tour

INTRODUCTION

This 3 day trek out of the 11 days journey is concentrated solely in north eastern Bhutan under Trashigang district and the other remaining days the tour would cover Samdrupjongkhar, Trashigang, and Trashiyangtse districts. In doing this trek, we will be able to explore ourselves their indigenous culture of this tribesmen, not only having seen them personally. Come and visit before it is too late to see their indigenous culture and traditions.

PLACES TO BE SEEN

All the pictures of the places we will see with name on the pictures of the places

Itinerary

OVERVIEW

Day 1: Samdrupjongkhar

Day 2: Trashigang (Rangjung)

Day 3: Trashigang (Merak)

Day 4: Trashigang (Rest day at Merak)

Day 5:Trashigang (Meserteng)

Day 6: Trashigang (Sakteng)

Day 7: Trashigang (Rest day at Sakteng)

Day 8: Trashigang (Rangjung Hot Stone Bath)

Day 9: Trashigang (Excursion to Trashiyangtse)

Day 10: Samdrupjongkhar

Day 11: Tour end and depart

DAY 1: ARRIVE to SAMDRUPJONGKHAR

Arrival at Guwahati City Airport, India
Drive towards Samdrupjongkhar town, south Bhutan (3hrs.)
On arrival, check in a hotel in Samdrupjongkhar

Overnight in Samdrupjongkhar.

Accomodations

Partnership Hotel

DAY 2: SAMDRUPJONGKHAR to RANGJUNG (TRASHIGANG)

After breakfast, depart to Rangjung town ( 7hrs. 30 mins.) in Trashigang district
On the way, halt for a hot packed lunch
On arrival, check in a hotel in Rangjung town

Overnight in Rangjung, Trashigang.

Accomodations

Partnership Hotel

DAY 3: RANGJUNG to SHEYTIMI (MERAK TRASHIGANG)