Wildlifeof Bhutan
Wildlife in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary
Trashigang
A remote sanctuary in the far east, home to the semi-nomadic Brokpa people of Merak and Sakteng. Reached on a trek of several days, it has rhododendron forests, alpine meadows and red pandas, with Himalayan monals and blood pheasants on the high slopes.
Highlights
- Trek through Merak and Sakteng villages
- Red pandas and high-altitude pheasants
- Rhododendron forest in spring
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Top wildlife targets in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary include Western Red Panda, Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant and Himalayan Goral. Highlights: Trek through Merak and Sakteng villages.
- Where is Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is in Trashigang, Bhutan (about 27.3°, 91.95°).
- What are the highlights of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Trek through Merak and Sakteng villages, Red pandas and high-altitude pheasants and Rhododendron forest in spring.