This trek is to the beautiful Phobjikha valley (3,000m), one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan, which lies in the mountain east of Wangduephodrang. After you cross the pass you soon discover the great monastery of Gangtey, established in the 17th century. This quite, scenic remote village is the chosen winter home for the rare black necked cranes, which migrate here annually from the Tibetan plateau. This moderate trek goes through the villages of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through the meadows and fields. Then forest of juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons in full bloom in April. It is one of the best ways to experience the finest low level treks in Bhutan.
Gangtey Trek
This trek is to the beautiful Phobjikha valley (3,000m), one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan, which lies in the mountain east of Wangduephodrang. After you cross the pass you soon discover the great monastery of Gangtey, established in the 17th century. This quite, scenic remote village is the chosen winter home for the rare black necked cranes, which migrate here annually from the Tibetan plateau. This moderate trek goes through the villages of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through the meadows and fields. Then forest of juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons in full bloom in April. It is one of the best ways to experience the finest low level treks in Bhutan.
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