MERAK-SAKTENG TREK (7 DAYS)

Merak-Sakteng stands out as a distinct attraction in Bhutan. It is located in the eastern part of Bhutan.
Duration: 7 Days
Altitude: Between 1500 m- 4,100 mtr
Location: lies within Sakteng Wild Life Sanctuary (SWS)
Covers: It covers the semi-nomadic villages of Gengu (3400m), Merak (3500m), Sakteng (2800m), Thahthi (2200m), & Joenkhar (1700m)
Starts: Chaling, Trashigang
Ends: Phongmey, Trashigang
Standards: moderate/ Medium

Itinerary

• Day 1 Chaling – Damnongchu (3,316 m)
• Day 2 Damnongchu (3,130 m) – Merak (3,499 m)
• Day 3 Merak (3,499 m) – Miksa Teng (3,079 m)
• Day 4 Miksa Teng (3,079 m) – Sakten (2,950m)
• Day 6 Sakteng (2,950m) – Jyonkhar Teng (1,859 m)
• Day 5 Sakteng Day Halt
• Day 7 Jyonkhar Teng (1,859 m) – Phongmay (1,981 m)