Journey to Merak Sakteng
Merak and Sakteng Trek is a newly-opened route that lies within the protected area of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan. It allows trekkers to experience a unique semi-nomadic lifestyle and culture in one of the most scenic pastoral valleys in Bhutan.
Route: Chaling – Damnongchu - Merak - Miksa Teng - Sakten - Jyonkhar Teng - Phongmay
Merak and Sakteng Trek allows trekkers to experience a unique semi-nomadic lifestyle and culture in one of the most scenic pastoral valleys in Bhutan.
- Day 1: Chaling – Damnongchu (3,316 m)
- Day 2: Damnongchu (3,130 m) – Merak (3,499 m)
- Day 3: Merak (3,499 m) – Miksa Teng (3,079 m)
- Day 4: Miksa Teng (3,079 m) – Sakten (2,950m)
- Day 5: Sakteng (2,950m) - Jyonkhar Teng (1,859 m)
- Day 6: Sakteng Day Halt
- Day 7: Jyonkhar Teng (1,859 m) – Phongmay (1,981 m)
Activities
- Camping
- Walking