Samtengang Winter Trek - Nomadays

Bhutan

Samtengang Winter Trek

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 tra...

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4h-12km
Limukha

Day 1Pass by the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan

Day 1Pass by the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan

Punakha - Limukha

  • Ascent: 880 m Camp altitude: 1,980 m.

    After passing majestic Punakha Dzong you will 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.

Meal and accommodations
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: Made by your team
Accommodation: tent camping
Limukha
5h-14km
Chhungsakha

Day 2Path leads through rhododendron and oak forests to Chhungsakha.

Day 2Path leads through rhododendron and oak forests to Chhungsakha.

Limukha - Chhungsakha

  • Descent: 430 m Camp altitude: 1,550 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”.

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: Made by your team
Accommodation: tent camping
Chhungsakha
5h-13km
Samtengang

Day 3Walk downhill until you cross Pe Chhu

Day 3Walk downhill until you cross Pe Chhu

Chhungsakha - Samtengang

  • Ascent: 650 m Descent: 270 m Camp altitude: 1,830 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.

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: Made by your team
Accommodation: tent camping
Samtengang
5h-15km
Chhuzomsa

Day 4Trail leads steeply downhill on a treeless slope

Day 4Trail leads steeply downhill on a treeless slope

Samtengang - Chhuzomsa

  • Descent: 730 m

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

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: Made by your team
Accommodation: tent camping
Chhuzomsa
2h 30m-15km
Zomlingthang
30m-15km

Day 5Trek Ends at Zomlingthang

Day 5Trek Ends at Zomlingthang

  • This morning the trek trail will lead you downhill through several villages until you reach a motor road. From here you will be met by our driver & vehicle and transported down the Punakha Valley to your overnight hotel accommodation.

Meal and accommodations
Breakfast: Made by your team
Lunch: Zakhang (traditional restaurant)