At the end of Snowman Trek near Sephu Village.
Maurothang to Sephu (trek Ends)-
Maurothang to Sephu (trek Ends)-
Aprrox.18km. 5-6 hrs / 990m descent. Here our Yak drivers change and we now have to get the horses (mules). Yaks cannot walk all the way to the road because of the low altitude. Well used trail follows the Nikka Chhu river through thick, lush forest that is cool and pleasant. We emerge into bamboo thickets and patchwork hillsides of crops and houses of the Sephu village. It takes us a little longer than we think to finally descend to the roadhead, which has a small collection of shops. We bid farewell to our some of our crew and drive to one of the nearby towns: Trongsa is around 1 ½ hr. drive. Gangtey in Phobjikha valley is around 2hr drive and Punakha or Wangdiphodrang is around 3hrs drive.
Near Maurothang to Sephu (trek Ends)-
More to see around Wangdue.
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Nature & Viewpoints
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
This center provides insights into black-necked cranes and the valley's ecosystem. Visitors can utilize high-quality spotting scopes and cross-reference their sightings with the Field Guide to Crane Behaviour pamphlet.
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Sight
Black-necked Crane
‘Thrung Trung Karmo' as this bird is passionately known in Bhutan is the subject of many Bhutanese songs and folklore.
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Sight
Chukarpo to Thampe Tsho
Approx. 18km, 5-6 hours trek / 400m ascent, 640m descent We continue descend along the bank of the river until we reach a yak pasture at Gala Pang Chhu (4010m).
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Temples & Monasteries
Gangtey Gompa Monastery
Gangteng Monastery, also known as Gangtey Sangngak Choling, was established in 1613 by the first Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley (1564–1642).
