This new trekking holiday to the villages of Merak and Sakteng in East Bhutan offers the unique chance to experience the semi-nomadic lifestyle of the Brokpa, a race of Tibetan origin with their own culture and dress, whilst walking through the beautiful pastoral valleys of the protected Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Tour Type: Trekking
• Duration: 15 Days
• Difficulty Level: Difficult

DAY1
Meet at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Transfers from Kathmandu Airport are provided.

DAY2:
Fly to Paro in the Kingdom of Bhutan.

DAY3:

Hike to the Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. Overnight Paro.

DAY4:
Fly to Bumthang in Central Bhutan.

DAY5:
Walk across the Phephe La (3530m) and down into the Tang Valley.

DAY6:
Drive to Yongkola across the Thrimgshing La (3780m).

DAY7:
Morning Birdwatching. Drive to Trashigang. Hike from Ngatsang to Sherizam.

DAY8:
Drive to Chaling. Trek to Chuthapthrap (3100m).

DAY9:
Trek to Merak (3500m).

DAY10:
Trek to Mitersteng (3060m) across Nyuksang la Pass (4140m).

DAY11:
Trek to Sakteng (2930m).

DAY12:
Trek to Thakthrik and drive to Trashigang.

DAY13:
Fly to Paro. Transfer to Thimphu.

DAY14:
Sightseeing in Thimphu. Drive to Paro. Overnight Paro.

DAY15:
Morning flight to Kathmandu. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing.

DAY16:
Departure. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided.

🏨 Minimum of 3 star rated accommodation

🥣 All meals (excluding alcoholic beverages) 

🚌 All internal transportation (excluding domestic flights if any)

✈️ Airport pick-drop

😃 Professional English-Speaking guide and driver

⛖ All road permits and entry fees

🎫 Government fee, royalty and surcharges

💼 Adventure Equipment

🏡 Camp Assistances

👍 All services and assistance before, during and after the trip