Charting its way across some of Bhutan’s most scenic routes, the Samtengang Winter Trek is a fairly easy trekking experience carried out in lower altitudes. Traversing between Punakha and Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag, this 54-kilometer-long trail passes through scenic ridges, oak and rhododendron forests, and through the quaint little villages of Sha and Chungsakha.
Tailor-made for beginner trekkers, the Samtengang Winter Treks makes a number of different stops at some of the most popular attractions in Bhutan. From the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, to Paro’s National Museum, to the longest foot-bridge of Bhutan- the trek covers it all.
Participants of the Samtengang Winter Trek are provided with 3-star accommodations in the major Bhutanese towns such as Paro or Thimphu. While in the smaller villages, accommodations are arranged in campsites with tents. The participants are transported in private vehicles whenever necessary, and are provided with an English-speaking tour guide for assistance.
The Samtengang Winter Trek begins at Punakha, and travels to Chungsakha via Limukha from where the trek on foot actually begins. From Chungsakha, the trekkers hike to Samtengang. A quaint little town in the WangDue district of Bhutan, the picturesque Samtengang boasts of the traditional beauty characteristic to Bhutan. After touring the little village and camping overnight, the trekkers then hike to Chuzomsa, from where they return back to Paro.
As the name of the trek suggests, the Samtengang Winter Trek is available throughout the winter months. However, the best time to take the trek is between March-April and October-November, when the weather remains warm, clear and cloudless.
