Sakteng
in Trashigang Dzongkhag, Bhutan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
27.383 and 91.867 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 27° 22' 59" and E 91° 52' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ngultrum - BTN
Spoken languages:
Dzongkha
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:14 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Thimphu
UTC/GMT offset: 6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:16 am and 6:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Bhutan in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Bhutan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Bhutan. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Sakteng

Sakteng in Trashigang Dzongkhag is a town located in Bhutan about 137 mi (or 220 km) east of Thimphu, the country's capital town.

Time in Sakteng is now 12:14 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Thimphu with an UTC offset of 6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Sakteng. The closest is airport we know is Tezpur Airport in India in a distance of 73 mi (or 118 km). Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in India at a distance of 69 mi (or 111 km).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Trashigang, Trashi Yangtse, Xoixar, Pemagatshel and Mongar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 36°C / 98 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 38°C / 100 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 19%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

37°C (99 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

39°C (103 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

38°C (101 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sakteng

Sakteng is a town in Trashigang District in far eastern Bhutan. The nearby Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is named after it.

Located at 27.3833, 91.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Populated places in Bhutan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sakdon, Sakden, Sakteng