Merak and Sakteng Trek
Merak and Sakteng is a small Nomadic village in Eatsern Bhutan. The village is under Trashigang District. The District is the largest in Bhutan. The Distrcit altitude ranges from 600 meters to 4000 meters. The nomadic people of Sakteng and Merak have a rich spiritual background. The people still practice a nomadic lifestyle and often travel to India to sell their Yak products.
Merak and Sakteng Trek allows trekkers to experience a unique semi-nomadic lifestyle and culture in one of the most scenic pastoral valleys in Bhutan
Trip Facts
- Tour Duration: 17Nights and 18 Days
- Trip Type: Trekking and Cultural Tour
- Trip Cost: 4290.00 per peson
- Accommodation: TCB approved Hotel and Camping during the Trek
- Guide: Proffessional Trek Guide
- Trip Route: Paro-Thimphu-Bumthang-Mongar-Trashigang-Mongar-Bumthang-Paro
Trip Highlight
- Trek the beautiful Tribal Village of the east.
- Enjoy the amazing mountain flights.
- Hike the popular Tiger Nest temple.
- Visit the twin jewels of the East(Merak and Sakteng Village).
Tour Outline
- Day 01: Arrival at Paro Airport.
- Day 02: Tiger Nest Hike
- Day 03: Paro to Batpalathng Airport
- Day 04: Bumthang Tour
- Day 05: Bumthang to Mongar
- Day 06: Mongar to Trashigang
- Day 07: Trashigang to Merak
- Day 08: Chaling to Damnongchu
- Day 09: Damnongchu to Merak
- Day 10: Merak to Migsa Teng
- Day 11:Migsa Tewng to Sakteng
- Day 12: Sakteng Day Halt
- Day 13: Sakteng to Jyengkhar Teng
- Day 14: Jyengkhar Teng to Phongmey
- Day 15:Phongmey to Trashigang
- Day 16: Trashgang to Bumthang.
- Day 17: Bumthang to Paro
- Day 18: Paro to onward Journey
Detail Tour Program
Day 01 Arrival at Paro Airport
You will be welcomed by the representative of Excursion to Himalayas at the airport. After tea take rest in the hotel for sometime.
Day 02 Tiger Nest Hike
Bhutan’s most scenic icon and important place for pilgrimage and refuge for over 1200 years the Takshang or the Tiger’s nest clings 200 meters on the steep cliff overlooking Paro valley. The place was first visited by Guru Rimpoche, the founder of tantric form of Buddhism in Himalayan countries in 8th century. It was said that he came there riding on a tigress and meditated in a cave about three months. After him, lots of high Buddhist priests came to meditate and had attended highest spirituality.
The original temple was built in 17th century, but it was burnt by fire in 1998. The temple was rebuilt to its fullest glory in 2003. It is considered as the 10th holiest site in the Buddhist world.
The total hike will take you about four hours. From the parking, you will take about one hour to get to the tea house and then another one and a half hours to the temple.
In the evening visit KyichuLhakhang, one of the oldest temples in the 7th century by the Tibetan king SongchenGyampo.
Try the Bhutanese Jacuzzi or Hot stone Bath at the farmhouse.
Overnight hotel at Farmhouse.
Day 03 Paro to Batpalathang Airport:
Fly to Bumthang from Paro Airport to Batpalathang. The flight is one of the amazing experience you can enjoy. Explore the Bumthang Valley.
Day 04 Bumthang Tour
Tour the ancient city of Ura and explore the popular Burning Lake.
Day 05 Bumthang to Mongar
Start early today and tour the small town of Mongar. Mongar is business hub of Eastern District of Bhutan. Check into Hotel and relax.
Day 06 Mongar to Trashigang
Drive to Trashigang. Upon reaching Trashigang visit
- Trashigang Dzong.
- Khaling Blind School
- National Weaving Center.
- Trashigang Town.
Day 07 Trashigang to Merak
Start of the Trek to Merak. From Trashigang drive for about 2 hours to the road end at Chaling at 2135m. Then begin trekking with a gradual climb towards Shaktimi meadow, with yaks and sheep grazing with some yak herders’ huts scattered on the hillside. Continue the climb to reach Mendula Pass at 3345m. After the pass, it is all downhill through the rhododendron forests to the campsite at a beautiful meadow known as Donmong chu by the river at 3145m. Overnight in camp.
Day 08 Chaling to Damnongchu
Day 09 Damnongchu to Merak
The trail from Damnongchu to Merak goes along the river bank with gradual ups and downs. Over night at Damnongchu Camp.
Day 10 Merak to Migsa Teng
Day 11 Migsa Teng to Sakteng
Day 12 Sakteng Day Halt
Sakteng is a town in Trashigang District in far eastern Bhutan. The nearby Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is named after it. Explore the beautiful valley of Sakteng.
Day 13 Sakteng to Jyengkhar Teng
Day 14 Jyengkhar Teng to Phongmey
Day 15 Phongmey to TrashiGang
Drive to Trashigang. Explore the Trashigang Town and walk around the city. Over Night at Hotel.
Day 16 Trashigang to Bumthang
Drive to Bumthang. Upon reaching Bumthang visit Jakar Dzong, white bird castle. Over night at Hotel.
Day 17 Bumthang to Paro
Fly to Paro International Airport. The flight is about 25 minutes from Batpalathang airport to Paro Airport. The flight is beautifull experience to explore the central Bhutan. Upon reaching Paro our team from Tour Bhutan will receive you at the airport. Visit Drugyel Dzong the victory Dzong. On the way back visit 6th century Kichu monastery. Over Night at Hotel.
Day 18 Paro to onward Journey
Your Guide will receive you to drop you at the airport.
Why Book this Trek with Us?
- Instant Bhutan Visa
- Experienced Trek Guide
- Responsibel Tourism
- Value for Money
- No Hidden Cost
- Flexible Tour Itinerary
- No Booking Fees
- 24/7 Service
Bhutan Trekking Information
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- How to Apply Bhutan Visa?
- What to carry during trekking?
- Bhutan weather Condition
- Dos and Dons during Trek
- Driving Distance
What is Included in the Cost?
- 17 Dinner, 17 Breakfast and 17 Lunch.
- Proffessional English Speaking Guide.
- FWD SUV Car for transportation.
- All Sightseeing
- Cooks and Horses
- Tea and Coffee
- All Camping Equipments
- 7 Nights Camping at Tent
- 10 Nights at 3 Star Hotel
What is Excluded in the Cost?
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic Drinks other than mentioned in itinerary
- Tips and Gratuity
- Any Shopping of Personal Nature
- Emergency evacuation on Helicopter
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