Samtengang Winter Trek

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Samtengang Winter Trek

1 Day

Overview

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

Day 1: Punakha – Limukha

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.

Details

  • Distance: 12 km
  • Time: 4 hours
  • Ascent: Ascent 880
  • Camp altitude: 1,980

Day 2: Limukha – Chhungsakha

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”.

Details

  • Distance: 14 km
  • Time: 5 hours
  • Ascent: Descent 430
  • Camp altitude: 1,550

Day 3: Chhungsakha – Samtengang

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.

Details

  • Distance: 13 km
  • Time: 5 hours
  • Ascent: Ascent 650 m, descent 270
  • Camp altitude: 1,830

Day 4: Samtengang – Chhuzomsa

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

Details

  • Distance: 15 km
  • Time: 5-6 hours
  • Ascent: Descent 730
  • Camp altitude: ………….

Details

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Max elevation: 1900
  • Min elevation: 1100
  • Best season: March, April, September, October
  • Itinerary stages: 4

Additional details

Season March, April, September, October
Difficulty easy
Minimum elevation 1100
Maximum elevation 1900