Nature · 5 days / 4 nights
Crane Valley Escape
Black-necked crane walks and the Gangtey Nature Trail in Phobjikha.
Overview
A short journey to the glacial Phobjikha valley, timed for the black-necked crane season. Walk the Gangtey Nature Trail, visit the crane information centre and stay in a quiet valley lodge.
Highlights
- Black-necked cranes
- Gangtey Monastery
- Gangtey Nature Trail
- Dochula pass
Day by day
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Day 1: Arrive in Paro, drive to Thimphu
Airport welcome and short visits on the way to the capital.
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Day 2: Thimphu to Phobjikha
A long scenic drive over Dochula and into the crane valley.
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Day 3: Phobjikha
Gangtey Monastery, the nature trail and crane watching.
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Day 4: Return to Paro
A full day's drive back west with stops along the way.
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Day 5: Depart Paro
Transfer to the airport.