Merak, Bhutan

Coordinates: 27°17′49″N 91°50′06″E / 27.297°N 91.835°E / 27.297; 91.835
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Merak is a settlement in the far east of Bhutan. Merak is under Sakteng Dungkhag, Trashigang District. The people are widely known as Brokpa, meaning 'highlander'. The main activities of these highlanders are raising of the domestic animals. Until 2012, Merak could only be reached by a two-day hike. In 2012 a new road was constructed that shortened the hike to one day. According to local legend, the surrounding valley is inhabited by Yeti.[1]

References

  1. ^ Bywater, Thomas (25 January 2022). "Epic Trans Bhutan Trail to reopen for hikers after decades of neglect". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  • Armington, S. (2002) Bhutan. (2nd ed.) Melbourne: Lonely Planet.

27°17′49″N 91°50′06″E / 27.297°N 91.835°E / 27.297; 91.835