MERAK SAKTENG TREK (7 days)

Day 1: Chaling to Damnongchu

The trek to Merak starts from Chaling which can be reached by following an unsealed road from Rangjung. Damnongchu camping area is located after Mindrula which lies at about 3,316m.

Day 2: Damnongchu to Merak

Trek time: 5 hours

Camp altitude: 3,499m

The trail from Damnongchu to Merak goes along the river bank with gradual ups and downs. Overnight stay at Damnongchu Camp.

Day 3: Merak to Miksa Teng

The trek from Merak to Miksa Teng is long and of medium difficulty. It will pass through the beautiful Nagchungla pass (4,100m). The campsite is located in a clearing surrounded by rhododendron trees.

Day 4: Miksa Teng to Sakteng

Trek to Sakteng from Miksa Teng is easy making your way through beautiful woods with a short climb before reaching Sakteng. Overnight stay at Camp.

Day 5: Sakteng Day Halt

Today you will get to explore this remote Himalayan village.

Day 6: Sakteng to JyonkharTeng

Trek time: 6.5 hours

Camp altitude: 1,859m

Sakteng to Jyonkhar Teng trek is an easy trek as compared to previous days. It is mostly downhill to Jyonkhar Teng camp.

Day 7: Jyonkhar Teng to Phongmay

Trek time: 5 hours

Camp altitude: 1,981m

Today is the final day of the trek. The day is full of walking up and down until you reach the road the head at Phongmay after which you will drive to Trashigang.