The places we return to in Wangdue — from the landmark stops to the quiet corners we keep for travellers who ask.
These are the places we build into itineraries around Wangdue. Some need a full morning, others a short pause on the road — we will help you choose which fit your days.
Your first stop in Phobjikha should be the information centre of the Royal SoÂciety for Protection of Nature (RSPN), which has informative displays about the black-necked cranes and the valley environment. You can use the centres powerful spotting scopes and check what you see against its pamphlet Field Guide to Crane Behaviour. If the weather is iffy, you can browse the library and watch a 15-minute video. Star of…
The Gangteng Monastery, generally known as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism, the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition. located in the Wangdue Phodrang District in cent…
Phobjikha Valley (also spelt Phobjikha and, in the past, Phubjikha, the suffix kha means valley in Dzongkha) is a vast U-shaped glacial valley, also known as Gangteng Valley named after the impressive Gangtey Monastery of the Nyin…
Tell us who is travelling, when, and what you hope to see. We will shape a private itinerary around the season, the festivals and the pace you prefer.
