Samtengang Trek -10 Days - JJJ - January-March October-December



Samtengang winter trek, also known as the Punakha trek, is an excellent trek for beginners, taking only about three to four days and altitudes are low at 1,500 to 2,000 metres, passing through several villages. It takes you through the village of Limukha along a rhododendron and oak trail. This is a culture trek passing through the villages of Punakha & Wangdi region. As the name indicates, this trek is best done from late autumn and through the winter.
 

Day
01 ARRIVE PARO (DRUK AIR)

You will be received by our representative
 

02 PARO SIGHTSEEING

Visit Drugyel Dzong, National Museum, a typical Bhutanese farmhouse
 

03 PARO-THIMPHU

A day trip to Taktsang Gompa (PARO), Drive to Thimphu
 

04 THIMPHU - PUNAKHA

Sightseeing in Thimphu and then drive to Punakha valley and visit Punakha Dzong
 

05 PUNAKHA - LUMUKHA

Trek begins with the gradual climb through chirpine forest. Alt. 2120m, Distance: 14kms, Time: 5/6 hours
 

06 LUMUKHA - CHUNGSAKHA

Trail through Rhododendron and Oak Forested area. Enroute pass a famous Drukpa Kuenley Lakhang. Alt. 1680m, Distance: 11kms, Time: 4/5 hours.
 

07 CHUNGSAKHA-SAMTENGANG

Trek through the village of Sha Wangdi District. Camp at Samtengang at lake side.Alt. 1920m Distance: 11kms, Time: 4/5 hours.
 

08 SAMTENGANG – WANGDI - THIMPHU

Drive through Wangdi to Thimphu
 

09 THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING

Tour around the city, Memorial chorten, National Library, Duthop lhakhang (nunnery school), Tashichodzong, Handicraft Emporium and Mask and folk dances.
 

10 Thimphu - Paro

Drive to Paro airport for onward flight.