Samtengang Winter Trek (Trek 4 Days)

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.

  1. Punakha to Limukha: Distance 12 km, 4 hours, 880 m ascent, camp altitude 1,980 m
  2. Limukha to Chungsakha: Distance 14 km, 5 hours, 430 m descent, camp altitude 1,550 m
  3. Chungsakha to Samtengang: Distance 13 km, 5 hours, 650 m ascent, 270 m descent, camp altitude 1,830 m
  4. Samtengang to Chuzomsa: Distance 15 km, 5-6 hours, 730 m descent