
SAMTENGANG WINTER TREK
TREK BRIEF
Duration: 4 days
Altitude: 1100-1900m
Standard: easy
Route length: 54 kms
Weather: warm
Best Seasons: March-April; September and October
Place: Punakha-Wangdue districts
TREK DESCRIPTION
This short and pleasant trek takes us through the two districts of Punakha and Wangdue. It allows us mainly to observe the various facades of life in rural Bhutan. Each of the villages we pass through has inetresting folk and historical narratives to share. We also get to enjoy nature as we make our way through oak, cypress, rhododendron and pine forests plus mountain springs, meadows, traditional bridges, temples, etc.
ATTRACTIONS:
• Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge
• The only ropeway in Bhutan
• The mythical Samtengang lake
• Trails of Drukpa Kuenley, Divine Madman.
• Various snapshots of nature and culture
PACKAGE INCLUDES
3-star plus hotels, three meals, SUV/mini bus/coaster, guides, trekking gear, camping equipment, entry fees, mineral water, cultural program (in groups of 10 or more people), and taxes
PACKAGE EXCLUDES
Air tickets, travel insurance, drinks, visa fee, laundry.