Phobjika Bhutan is a glacial valley located on the western slopes of the Black Mountain at an altitude of 9840 feet above the sea level. Although, it is part of the Wangdiphodrang district, it is located on a separate valley. Known for its breath talking scenery, it is approximately two hours’ drive from Wangdi Phodrang. The valley is the largest alpine wet land in Bhutan and a designated eco-tourism hotspot in the country. The beautiful wide valley, offers tourist a sense of vast tranquil expanse and is the winter home to the rare endangered black-necked crane that migrates from high plateaus of Tibet in late fall.
| 1 | Nearest Airport: | Paro International Airport (PBH / VQPR) | |
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| 2 | Nearest Railhead: | Phuentsholing, Hasimara | |
| 3 | Type of Cuisines: | Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese, American | |
| 4 | Top Local Restaurants outside the hotels: | Hotel Kuenphen Norbuding, | |
| 5 | How to Reach: | Nearest Airport Is The Paro Airport, Direct Flights Connects From Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Guwahati And In Season Time Chartered Flights Are Operated Ex. Mumbai | |
Sightseeing Places to see in Phobjika
Gangtey Gompa Monastery
Gantey Gompa monastery sits atop a hilltop that overlooks the Phobjikha valley. It is headed by the ninth Gangtey Trulku and is the largest Nyingma monastery in western Bhutan. Gyalse Pema Thinlay built a small temple in 1613, which was later built into larger Goemba by the 2nd reincarnation Tenzin Legpai Dhendup. The temple is an important place of pilgrimage for Bhutanese.
Black Neck Crane Information Center
Located on the edge of the forest and marsh land along the main road of the valley, the information center offers observation room with high powered telescope for best safe viewing of the cranes. In addition, the center also has a small handicraft shop and offers information on natural and cultural history of the Phobjika and Gangtey.
Day Hikes
Shasila Trail, Khotokha Trail and Gangtey nature trail are some of the popular day hikes in the valley. These trails offers access to pristine bio diversity of the valley and remote villages. The Shasila Trail is highly recommended for Brid watchers and takes approximately six hours from Phobjika to reach kheylaykha. The trail is used by villagers of Sha Ngawang and Chitokha to travel between their summer and winter homes. Th
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