Contact Info:

Highlights

This four day trek is a short and pleasant journey from Punakha to Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag.It is a fairly easy trek as the altitude only ranges between 1100-1900m and the climate is warm throughout the hike.

The path takes you through forests of rhododendron and oak, through the villages of Sha and Chungsakha and across the longest foot bridge in Bhutan.While this trek is available throughout the winter the best times to embark on it are between March – April and September and October.The trail is approximately 54km in length.

Itinerary

After passing majestic Punakha Dzong you cross a footbridge over the Pho Chhu and walk up to Shengana.This is the longest bridge in Bhutan.You then climb gradually through the forest until you reach Limukha. Make sure you are carrying enough water as you won’t find any on the way to Limukha.

Distance: 12 km
Time: 4 hours
Ascent: 880 m
Camp Altitude: 1,980 m

The path leads through rhododendron and oak forests to Chhungsakha. Chungsakha is a small village of about 10 houses.You’ll find a holy stone and an impressive Cyprus tree here that are reminders of Drukpa Kuenley,the “divine madman”.

Distance: 14 km
Time: 5 hours
Descent: 430 m
Camp Altitude: 1,550 m

You walk downhill until you cross Pe Chhu before climbing again through the village of Sha on your way to Samtengang.Near the school in Samtengang you will see a small lake and your campsite is right next to it.

Distance: 13 km
Time: 5 hours
Ascent: 650 m,
Descent: 270 m
Camp Altitude: 1,830 m

The trail leads steeply downhill on a treeless slope to the road head at Chhuzomsa.

Distance: 15 km
Time: 5-6 hours
Descent: 730 m
Night: Hotel

General Inclusions

  • 3 Stars Hotel
  • Visa and Royalty fee
  • 3 meals a day & tea/coffee with snacks
  • Knowledgeable English speaking guide
  • Dedicated Vehicle
  • Entry fees & bottled/boiled drinking water
  • Horses, cook and helpers on the trek
  • Weather proof sleeping tent & kitchen tent
  • Dinning tent with chairs and tables
  • Toilet tent, toilet seats & tissue papers
  • Comfortable thick sleeping mattress
  • Pillows & hot water bags
  • Carpet inside sleeping tent/below mattress
  • First Aid Medical kid

General Exclusions

  • Flight tickets
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Shoppings

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Terms

  • The approval of tourists VISA is contingent on the full payment of the tour
  • Flight ticket payment is subject to the Ticketing Time Limit issued by the airlines

Tour Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • 30 to 15 days prior to arrival - 20% of the total tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee.
  • 14 to 7 days prior to arrival - 50% of the tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee.
  • Less than a week prior to arrival - 100% cancellation charge will be levied as cancellation fee.

Flight Ticket Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Subject to the cancellation terms of the Airlines.

Rescheduling Tour Dates

  • There are no charges for rescheduling your trip. However the package cost may increase, hotel rates, airline charges are subject to change depending on your new travelling dates.

Samtengang Winter Trek

  Duration : 3 Nights and 4 Days

  Tour Type : Private

Contact Details:

Contact Us
Max Elevation 1900 m
Min Elevation 1100 m
Difficulty Easy
Season March, April, September, October
No. of Days 3 Nights and 4 Days