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Brokpa women in traditional dress in Sakteng

Eastern Bhutan

Sakteng Festival

Into the Wild East of Bhutan

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Location

Sakteng, Trashigang

Season

Autumn (seasonal overview)

Dates

Confirmed annually with our team

Traditional houses in Sakteng village, eastern Bhutan

Sakteng Festival

Into the Wild East of Bhutan

The remote valley of Sakteng offers another fascinating window into Bhutan’s eastern highland culture. The Sakteng Tshechu brings the local community together for religious observances, traditional dances and celebration.

Sakteng lies within the broader landscape of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, making a journey here particularly attractive to travellers who want to combine culture and nature.

At the festival

The experience can include

  • Traditional Brokpa culture
  • Local festivals and dances
  • Village experiences
  • Highland landscapes
  • Wildlife and nature
  • Traditional food
  • Trekking and walking
  • Community interaction

For the curious traveller

Bhutan Tourism also recognises the Merak–Sakteng route as a trekking experience, making it possible to combine cultural discovery with an adventure through eastern Bhutan.

Merak and Sakteng are ideal for travellers who have already seen the highlights of western Bhutan and want to go deeper.

Festival dates follow the Bhutanese calendar and change from year to year. Please confirm the current dates with our team before you plan your journey.

Go beyond the familiar. Discover Bhutan’s wild east.

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