Tongsa BHUTAN: SAKTENG TREK
The remote Sakteng region in eastern Bhutan has only recently opened up to visitors. We spend five days trekking through the rural highlands and across rolling pastures. The route follows rivers and takes us into forests of spruce and rhododendron. Along the way we experience nomadic life as we meet yak herders and watch traditional folk dancing in Sakteng Village.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Kathmandu. Day 3 Kathmandu Spend a day exploring the lively bazaars of the Nepalese capital. Day 4 Paro Fly to the Bhutanese town and take a walking tour; visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of Bhutan. Days 5/6 Punaka Drive to Thimpu and Punaka; explore the magnificent Dzongs (fortresses). Days 7/8 Bumthang Visit the Monarchy Museum in Tongsa and the Yahtra Weaving Centre in Chumey Valley. In Bumthang enjoy a walk through the scenic Jakar Valley and visit the 7th century Jambay Temple. Day 9 Mongar Drive through forests and small villages to Mongar, a lively town with one of Bhutan’s newest dzongs. Day 10 Trek begins From Tashigang, walk to Joenkhar Village (1769m). Day 11 River walk Hike along the Gamri Chh River to Sakteng (2957m). Day 12 Sakteng Explore the nomadic farming village. Take a morning walk to a hillside temple. Enjoy dinner and folk dancing with the locals. Day 13 Rinagpo Climb across highland pastures looking for herds of yak. Day 14 Tashigang Walk to Radi in Tashigang. Day 15 Paro Fly back to Paro, free to explore. Day 16 Kathmandu Fly to Nepal and enjoy a free afternoon. Day 17 Fly to the UK.
(CHINA) G R E
Chomolhari 7314m
PARO From/To
KATHMANDU (NEPAL)
BHUT AN km INDIA
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Joenkhar village
3000m 2500m 2000m 1500m 1000m 500m 0m
Day 10 – 5hrs 112 Day 11 – 7hrs 060
Ta-Dzong Museum Thimphu
A TIBET Bhutan: Sakteng Trek Ref TBH
Kangri 7239m
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Punakha Dzong PUNAKA
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Tongsa Dzong Yathra
Jakar Valley walk Jambay Temple Kurjey Lakhang
TONGSA BUMTHANG Weaving Center RADI (CHINA) INDIA MONGAR TASHIGANG 2700m camp
JOENKHAR SAKTENG RINAGPO
For detailed information visit
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2957m camp
TOUR ONLY – 16 DAYS Tour price without flights from £2725
TIBET
“Moderate grade walking among the traditional villages of
Eastern Bhutan “ inclusive from
£3496 17 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 11 nights hotels, 4 nights camping. 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners are included
Transport: Bus and flights.
Trekking Details: This is a 5-day trek with an average of 6 hours walking a day. We have graded this trip as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Bhutan: Sakteng Trek tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/tbh
flight DETAILS Ref: TBH
Sakteng
Rest Day
Day 12 Day 13 – 5hrs Day 14 – 7hrs For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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