Day walk through Phobjikha

Take a day walk around the Phobjikha valley, an ideal hike to see the black-neck cranes from November to late March, or simply to experience the villages and farms along the way. See the Crane Information centre at the end.

Type

Active

Wildlife & Nature

Grade

Standard

Who

Adults

Older Kids

Difficulty

Challenging

Duration

Full Day

Begin at the Gangtey Goenpa Monastery and walk down through the local villages and paths and along the side of the Phobjikha Valley, ideal for spotting the cranes. Continue to the village of Beta where you can visit the school before visiting the Crane Information Centre.

Recommended Hotels Nearby

A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.

Gangtey Lodge

Inspired from the traditional wood and stone farmhouses of Bhutan, Gangtey Lodge has been lovingly designed to incorporate every sense of style and comfort. Offering awe-inspiring views, the lodge is simply the definitive luxury rural retreat.

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Amankora Gangtey

Amankora Gangtey is located in the Phobjikha Valley in Bhutan, a glacial valley that has been virtually untouched by modern civilisation. The region has some great day treks and is an ideal bridge point between Amankora Punakha and Amankora Bumthang.

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Six Senses Gangtey

Deep in the Phobjikha valley, cloaked in lush forests of bamboo, lies the remote village of Gangtey and the serene, minimalist Six Senses. With breathtaking views of the valley, the small lodge offers a tranquil retreat in breathtaking surrounds.

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