
5- Days Phobjikha Valley Discovery
Glorious glacial valley and endangered black-necked cranes
5 days · easy · Regional
The journey
Overview
Visit the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, winter home to the endangered black-necked cranes. Explore Gangtey Goemba monastery, walk through pristine wetlands, and experience rural Bhutanese life. Perfect for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts.
Detailed Description
Thimphu Paro punakha
Moments
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Why this tour
Highlights
Black-necked cranes
Gangtey Monastery
Nature walks
Rural homestay
Phobjkha Valley & black-necked cranes
Explore Punakha Dzong
Visit Tiger's Nest Monastery
Hot stone bath experience
Phuntsholing border town
Experience Thimphu capital city
Dochula Pass viewpoints
Paro valley exploration
Day by day
Itinerary
Thimphu
Thimphu
Drive from Phuntsholing to Thimphu through scenic mountain roads, enjoy views of the countryside and visit Chuzom (Confluence) en route. Continue to Thimphu, explore the town, check into the hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay.
Thimphu to Gangtey
Phobjkha
Scenic drive to Phobjikha Valley (2,900m) via Dochula Pass (3,150m). Visit 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens. Check into Gangtey. Evening nature walk in the valley.
Gangtey Nature Trail
Punakha
Hike the beautiful Gangtey Nature Trail through the valley. Spot black-necked cranes (winter months). Visit Gangtey Gonpa monastery overlooking the valley.
Paro
Paro
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the beautiful Paro Valley. En route, enjoy the scenic countryside and mountain landscapes. Upon arrival, visit the National Museum, explore the historic Paro Rinpung Dzong, and visit the sacred Kyichu Lhakhang. Later, stroll through Paro town before checking in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Phuntsholing
Phuntsholing
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Phuentsholing, enjoying the scenic journey through Bhutan's picturesque valleys, dense forests, and charming villages. En route, admire the changing landscapes as you descend from the mountains to the subtropical plains. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure before an overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Practical details
What's covered
Included
- Rooms
- Breakfast & dinner
- Guides
- Cars
- Drop & pickup
Excluded
- SDF
- International flight

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