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Samtengang winter trek is a short and pleasant journey from Punakha to Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag. It is a four day trek. It is a fairly easy Bhutan 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 footbridge 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.
| Max Elevation | 1,900 M |
| Min Elevation | 1,100 M |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Seasons | March, April, September, October |
Please bring the following essential trekking gears
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Lightweight trousers/ Trekking trousers/Tracksuit/Shorts/ fleece pants for evenings.
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Fleece Jacket/ Down jacket/ Waterproof jacket
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Warm Hat/ Warm Skull Cap/neck warmer and Sun Hat
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Gloves and Mitts - waterproof and warm.
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Trekking Boots / Trekking Poles
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Camp Shoes
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Several pairs of socks
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Day Wear T-shirt
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Sunglasses with UV protection
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Sunscreen and Lip Balm
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Lightweight towel
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Sleeping bag
Package Details :
Duration : 08 Nights/09 Days
Destination Covered : Places covered: Thimphu- Punakha – Limukha - Chhungsakha – Samtengang– Chhuzomsa- Paro.
Read Customer Reviews
5.0 / 3 Reviews
Heidi
France
Me and my wife both love adventures. We wanted to try out some treks in the wilderness of Bhutan along with some cultural sight seeing. However our visit was on January and found out the high altitude trekking is not at all suitable in Jan in Bhutan. So had to choose something different.
Contacted few of the agents in Bhutan;as far as the price was concerned it was one and the same with almost all the tour operators as it seems the pricing is governed by the Government Tourism body ,so it was not the tour cost that made me choose them over others but it was that personal touch and that detailed attentiveness that they showed in arranging the tour.
At the beginning we were bit skeptical over this trek as it was not the one that we wanted to do.
But to our utter suprise this trek came out to be the trek of its own kind. I am thankful to the suggestion provided by them
The gentle trek leading to beautiful villages was an awesome feel. We met farmers at work, little children jumping and running around, the cows and horses , the mud thatched houses. . . . It was of another time. Occasionally we could also capture the view of himalayas.
Our tour experience was further enhanced with culture exploration. The Bhutan's art and culture has its authenticity and grandeur.
Beautiful Country , Beautiful People, Attentive Guide and wonderful Tour Operator.
Thank you
KC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Above and beyond service! Excellent!!
Let me start off this review by giving a special recommendation to Gita, who arranged our trip. From day 1 she understood us and our requirements and presented us a tailor-made itinerary. She didn't try to push the usual tourist-y spots and instead helped us discover the true Bhutanese hospitality.
The cherry on top of the cake, were the guide and driver she arranged for us. They were the most fun loving and dedicated duo I have encountered. They looked after us for the entire duration of the trip and were more than happy to accommodate our requests.
Gita managed to arrange some beautiful homestays in Bhutan, which allowed us to experience the daily living and people of Bhutan. No wonder..they are voted the Happiest Country in the World!
She also managed to get us a 2-day stay at a revered monastery, which was 3200mts above sea level. This is not something usual, but she managed to pull it off for us.
On the last day of our trip, she took a 90 minutes journey to have dinner with us. That is definitely going above and beyond! She bode us farewell, by giving us some Bhutanese souvenirs.
I would highly recommend Bhutan Best Inbound Tour, for your upcoming travels!
Highlights
Tour Highlights
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Be rewarded with breathtaking landscapes.
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Devour the colorful Kaleidoscope of golden paddy field, rooftops dried with red chillies
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Witness the Bhutanese village life and activities
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Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery or the Taktsang Goemba. Perched on a mountain cliff at 900 meters off the ground, it is stunning and beautiful. It is Bhutan’s most religious site and iconic landmark
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Explore Paro valley, the hillsides dotted with temples enables you to find peace & tranquility just up any hills. Visit Historical Sites: Paro Dzong, Ta Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang.
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Spend a night at valley of Thimphu, the only capital in the world without the traffic light. It is also said the eight lucky sign is embedded in natural features to the left of Thimphu Valley.
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