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Phobjikha Valley Walk
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Phobjikha Valley Walk

A gentle wetland and ridge walk through one of Bhutan's most scenic valleys, with crane-watching in winter months.

Distance8 km
Duration3h
Gain120m
Max Elev3,020m
DifficultyEasy
TypeCircuit
SeasonOctober-March
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Phobjikha Valley Walk
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The Gangtey Nature Trail descends from Gangtey Monastery along a ridge and loops through the Phobjikha Valley floor, passing farmland, wetland, and the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre. Between late October and February, the endangered cranes winter in the valley and are often visible from the trail. The walk is flat to gently undulating, making it one of Bhutan's most accessible trails and a good counterpoint to steeper routes elsewhere in the country.

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