The Phobjikha Valley ཕོབ་སྦྱིས་ཁ spelled as Pho-sbis-kha, is a vast U-shaped valley in central Bhutan. The valley houses one of the impressive ancient Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan known as Gangteng Mo...See more
The Phobjikha Valley ཕོབ་སྦྱིས་ཁ spelled as Pho-sbis-kha, is a vast U-shaped valley in central Bhutan. The valley houses one of the impressive ancient Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan known as Gangteng Monastery of the Nyingma sect in central Bhutan.
Phobjikha—the valley so beautiful—is known as the winter home of the rare Black-necked Cranes. The landscape is breathtaking and the valley sits on an unusually quiet mountain. The visit to this valley will come with three-fold benefits, and those are; first, you will get to visit the valley that looks no less beautiful than Switzerland. Second, you will get to see the black-necked cranes which are as rare of blue diamond in the world. And third, that the valley is so sacred. There is a monastery right that belongs to one of the reincarnations of the Great Terton Pema Lingpa. A blessing from this monastery will be a merit in your life.
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8 Days
Group Size
10+
Language
English
Highlights
Phobjikha Valley (Pho-sbis-kha) is a vast U-shaped valley in central Bhutan, home to the ancient Gangteng Monastery of the Nyingma sect. The valley is famous as the winter habitat of the rare Black-necked Cranes and is known for its breathtaking, peaceful landscape.
A visit offers three key experiences:
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Enjoy scenery often compared to Switzerland’s beauty.
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Observe the rare Black-necked Cranes.
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Receive spiritual blessings at the sacred Gangteng Monastery, linked to the reincarnation lineage of Terton Pema Lingpa.
Include/Exclude
- Bhutan Royalties, tourists fees, Visa fees and taxes.
- Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3 star) during the tour.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee etc through-out the trip.
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp services.
- Luxury hotel upgrades available at additional cost.
- Travel insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
- Drinks like beer, whisky, coke, fanta and Mineral water
- Telephone and internet
Phobjikha Valley
Day 01
Paro / Thimphu
Day 02
Thimphu
Day 03
Thimphu / Punakha
Day 04
Punakha
Day 05
Punakha / phobjikha
Day 06
Phobjikha / paro
Day 07
Paro
Day 08
departure
Frequently Asked Questions
Phobjikha Valley is located in central Bhutan in Wangdue Phodrang District, about 135 km from Thimphu.
The valley is famous for its beautiful glacial landscape, Gangteng Monastery, and as the winter home of the rare Black-necked Cranes.
The best time to visit is October to February, when the Black-necked Cranes migrate to the valley.
Visitors can visit Gangteng Monastery, see Black-necked Cranes, enjoy nature walks, explore local villages, and experience peaceful scenery.
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