Samtengang Winter Treks
| 13 Days

Samtengang Winter Trekking is a famous tourism place to visit in Bhutan .It provides a pleasant feeling of freshness and greenery along the cultural essence of local tradition. It is the wonderful bhutan trp plan .As the name suggests, Samtengang winter treks is best experienced during the winter season . During this season the skies are clear and nonconstructive views of himalayas can be seen.

Visiting monasteries, temples and Dzongs are the additional attraction of this Samtengang winter trek.Samtengang winter trek initiates after arriving at Paro airport followed by sightseeing around culturally rich cities Paro and Thimphu.

Further, we will be visiting the Punakha Dzong passing through beautiful rhododendron forests,. Then we reach the starting point of the trek known as Limbuja. The trekking activity starts the next day as we pass through green forests which takes us one step closer to nature.

Communicating with local inhabitants, we head further toward Samtengang, Wangdi across the beautiful paddy fields, farmhouses and settlements. We take a drive form Wangdi to Paro next day. And after that we board a flight back to Kathmandu.

Samtengang winter trekking requires the average level of physical fitness, however, if you have passion towards trekking, hiking, jungle walk and meeting new people along their culture and tradition then embark with Euro Asia to make this holiday in Bhutan or (bhutan toursim places to visit) special and memorable.

Trip Map

Trip Facts

Duration: 13 Days
Country visited: Bhutan
Trip starts from: Paro
Trip End in: Paro
Max. Altitude: 3150m
Activity: Trekking
Trip Grade:
Accommodation: Hotel, Guest House
Transpotation: Car, Bus, Plane
Group size: Min. 2 pax
Activity Per Day:

Price include

10 Days combination of Tour & trekking.
Excellent Mountain view including Mt. Chomolhari.
Visit to beautiful monasteries.
Camping at peaceful and wonderful location.
Walk-by Villages, Paddy Fields and the Forest of Pine and Rhododendron.

Price Exclude

10 Days combination of Tour & trekking.
Excellent Mountain view including Mt. Chomolhari.
Visit to beautiful monasteries.
Camping at peaceful and wonderful location.
Walk-by Villages, Paddy Fields and the Forest of Pine and Rhododendron.

Day to Day itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival

Welcome by our representative at the airport, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. Later enjoy a Welcome Dinner in the evening.

Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley(Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square)

After breakfast we are going to do some sightseeing activities today. As planned, we are going to explore some of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu city: Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan City, Kumari Temple and lastly Tibetan Refugee Camp evening drive back to hotel.

Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Paro

Flight from Kathmandu and finall arrive Paro. Afternoon visit National Museum & Paro Dzong. Evening at stroll around the Paro town.

Stay overnight at Paro.

Day 04 : Paro Hike

Hike to Taktshang Goenpa. Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Evening visit farmhouse for dinner,Suja (Butter Tea) and Ara (Local Alcohol). . Over night stay at hotel.

Stay overnight at Paro.

Day 05 : Hike from Paro to Thimphu

Hike to Wangditshe. (1hr. 30minutes), then visit Mothithang mini zoo, to see the Takin, the National animal of Bhutan, Drupthop Lhakhang – the nunnery and Folk Heritage museum. Lunch at hotel Thimphu. After lunch visit painting school, National Library and weaving center. Evening visit emporium and stroll around the Thimphu town.

Stay overnight at Thimphu.

Day 06 : Drive from Thimphu to Punakha

Drive to Punakha over Dochu La Pass. Visit 108 Drukwangyel chorten and chhimi lhakhang-the temple of fertility. Lunch at Punakha. After lunch , visit Punakha Dzong, the magnificent one! And the view point of Khamsumyule Namgyel chorten.

Stay overnight at Punakha.

Day 07 : Trek from Punakha to Limbukha (Altitude: 2120 m, Distance: 11km, Time: 4-5hours)

We will start our trek from Changokha village-opposite to Punakha Dzong. En route we will pass by villages, paddy fields and the forest of pine and Rhododendron.
Stay overnight at Limbukha.

Day 08 : Trek from Limbukha to Chungsakha (Altitude: 1700m, Distance: 14km, Time: 5-6hrs)

We will be passing by the rhododendron and oak forest and orchids can be seen also. We will camp in front of Lama Drukpa Kuenley’s Lhakhang in the middle of Chungsakha village. We can see the life of Bhutanese and we can also visit the farmer’s house.
Stay overnight at Chungsakha.

Day 09 : Trek from Chungsakha to Samtengang(Altitude: 1920m, Distance: 9km, Time: 3-4hrs)

On today’s trail we can see the paddy fields, Bhutanese people, farmhouses, village of Sha Wangdi, lake and many more.

Stay overnight at Samtengang.

Day 10 : Trek from Samtengang to Tikizampa (Wangdi)

At Tikizampa, where our trek ends- we will bid goodbye to our cooks, horse men and other trekking staff. Our car with driver will meet again and then we drive to Wangdi. In the late afternoon, we will visit Wangdue Dzong.

Stay overnight at Wangdi.

Day 11: Driver from Wangdi to Paro

Drive to Wangdue over Dochu La Pass (3150m). The drive will take about 5hrs. En route stop at Thimphu for lunch and then continue the journey to Paro.
Stay overnight stay at Paro.

Day 12: Fly from Paro to Kathmandu

Morning drive to Paro International airport for your onward flight to Kathmandu.

Later in the evening enjoy the Farewell Dinner.

Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 13: Departure

After breakfast transfer to the airport to fly to onward destination.

Samtengang Winter Treks | 13 Days