Sakteng

Often referred to as the lost world of the Mythical Yeti, Sakteng is an isolated valley inhabited by the semi nomadic highland people known as the Brokpas (people of the pastures). Covering an area of 650 km, Sakteng is bordered by the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh (Tawang) in the north and east, Phongmey Geog and Kangpara Geog in the west, Shingkhar Lauri Geog in Samdrup Jongkhar and Merak in the south. Sakteng is a scenic pastoral valley located at around 3000m in the protected area of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) in Trashigang District, in Eastern Bhutan. With an assemblage of rich ecosystem diversity and a distinctive cultural heritage, Sakteng is one of the distinct and special attractions of Bhutan since tourism is relatively new to this village that opened up to foreign visitors only in September 2010. Unlike anywhere else in the country, it offers the visitors an experience of a unique semi-nomadic lifestyle, culture and vernacular in a magical place where time is held back by the love of a people for their tradition and culture. Even though it is comparatively smaller to other sanctuaries of Bhutan, the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary functions as one of the major watersheds that benefits downstream districts from its two main rivers and numerous lakes. With 30 spec...