Sangaygang – Wangditse Hike
Sonam Dendup • June 6, 2020
A Leisure Hike with a Amazing View and Abundant Nature
The Wangditse Hike is one of the most rejuvenating and favorite short hikes among locals and tourists. This beautiful and leisurely one-hour hike starts from the BBS tower or commonly known as Sangaygang located above the Takin Preserve. Sangaygang is also a great place for a bird’s eye view of the Thimphu valley.
The hike starts with a short uphill hike until you reach an orchard with some farm houses, after that the trail drops downward passing through the pine and oak trees and rhododendron flowers in bloom (if you happen to travel in Spring and Summer). The trail continues with the view of Thimphu valley till the Wangditse Dzong, a 300 year old fortress which was in ruins but recently renovated to its full glory and splendor overlooking the valley. One can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the magnificent Tashi chho Dzong with its sprawling paddy fields, and in the distance stunning view of the gigantic Buddha Dordenma.
From the Wangdi Tse Dzong, you can either enjoy the hike back to Sangaygang or hike down for a few minutes to the road.
Through this undisturbed tropical, sub-tropical and Alpine regions of virgin forests, waterfalls and lakes, highland nomadic villages, undisturbed nature and views of the Greater Himalayas and Snow Capped Peaks, Bhutan offers some of the best trekking experiences all year round.
The view from there is the panoramic sight of almost all the tallest Himalayan Mountain of Bhutan like majestic Gangkar Puensum, formidable Table Mountain and Tiger Mountain. As it is located at the top, the view of the Himalayan ranges is better than anywhere in the area, even as compared to famous Dochula Pass.
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Clinging on a huge rock towards the north end of the Tang valley lies the Thowa Drak Hermitage just like the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. From the valley or road point it is a stiff 3 hours hike uphill through the serene and peaceful forest. Sweeping views of the Tang valley and the landscape can be enjoyed along the way with a bird’s eye view from the main site.
A quick visit to the Swiss Cheese Factory and Brewery is a refreshing alternative after visiting many temples and religious sites in the Bumthang valley. The Factory was started in the late 1960’s by a Swiss national Mr Fritz Maurer who visited Bhutan and settled in Bumthang.