Visit Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan
Phobjikha is a glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains. The valley is a designated conservation area and plays host to a flock of endangered black-necked cranes, which migrate here from Tibet each winter.
A short journey south off the main highway, the glacial Phobjika valley is worth a detour.
Gangtey Gompa
The 17th century monastery, Gangtey Gompa, is dramatically situated at the head of the valley and is inhabited by the monks during the summer months.
Black-necked cranes
For ornithologists there is the opportunity to watch rare black-necked cranes which migrate from the high plains of the Tibetan plateau in winter to the milder climate of Phobjika.
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