Merak Sakteng Trek
Trek Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Trek Route: Chaling - Damnongchu - Merak - Miksa Teng - Sakteng -
Jyonkhar Teng - Phongmay
The trek to Merak will start from Chaling reached by following an unsealed road from Rangjung. Damnongchu camping area is located after Mindrula which lies at about 3,316m / 10,880ft.
Day 02: Damnongchu - Merak (5 hours, camp altitude 3,499 m)
The trail from Damnongchu to Merak goes along the river bank with gradual ups and downs. Over night at Damnongchu Camp.
Day 03: Merak - Miksa Teng
The trek from Merak to Miksa Teng is long and of medium difficulty. It will pass through the beautiful Nagchungla pass (approx 4,100m / 13,451ft). The campsite is located in a clearing surrounded by rhododendron trees.
Day 04: Miksa Teng - Sakteng
Trek to Sakteng from Miksa Teng is easy making your way through beautiful woods with a short climb before reaching Sakteng. Overnight at Camp.
Day 05: Sakteng Day Halt
Time to explore this remote Himalayan village.
Day 06: Sakteng - JyonkharTeng (6 1/2 hours, camp altitude 1,859 m)
Sakteng to Jyonkhar Teng trek is an easy trek comparing to previous days. It is mostly downhill to Jyonkhar Teng camp.
Day 07: Jyonkhar Teng - Phongmay (5 hours, camp altitude 1,981 m)
The final day. This day is full with ups and down until you reach the road the head at Phongmay. Drive to Tashigang.
Note: This itinerary is customizable as per guest requirement.