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The glacial Phobjikha valley, winter home to the endangered black-necked crane, plus Gangtey’s hilltop monastery and the standard western highlights.
Phobjikha is a wide glacial valley kept deliberately free of power lines to protect the black-necked cranes that winter there — one of the few places in the world you can watch this endangered species at close range. This tour package pairs a slower two nights in the valley with the essential Thimphu and Punakha stops.
Black-necked cranes in Phobjikha valley (November – February)
Gangtey Monastery on its hilltop above the valley floor
A guided nature walk along the valley’s marked trail
Punakha Dzong and the Mo Chhu river
Dochula Pass’s 108 memorial chortens
Meet your guide and drive to Thimphu, with a stop at the Buddha Dordenma statue.
Morning in Thimphu, then cross Dochula Pass to Punakha for an afternoon at Punakha Dzong.
Drive through Wangdue into the Phobjikha valley, visiting Gangtey Monastery on arrival.
A full day at a slower pace: the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre, the valley nature trail, and a local village visit.
An early walk for the best crane-viewing light, then depart toward Punakha.
Drive back to Paro via Dochula Pass, with a stop at Chimi Lhakhang if time allows.
Climb to Paro Taktsang before your flight home.
Private guide and driver throughout
Accommodation as specified (Standard tier unless upgraded)
All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
All entry fees, permits and the Sustainable Development Fee
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Paro
International flights to and from Bhutan
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Tips for your guide and driver (customary, not mandatory)
Tell us your dates and group size — we’ll confirm availability and send a fixed-price proposal.
