Phobjikha

Winter home of the black-necked crane

Phobjikha

  • Central Bhutan
  • 2,900 m
  • Nov – Feb

A glacial bowl of bamboo meadows and farmhouses where endangered cranes circle the Gangtey monastery three times on arrival each winter.

Our local guides know every trail, temple and teahouse here. Tell us how you like to travel and we will weave this valley into a journey designed around you.

Journeys

Tours that visit Phobjikha

Heartland Odyssey 12D / 11N

Cultural · Wellness

Heartland Odyssey

Twelve days from west to the spiritual heartland of Bumthang — the most complete journey through the kingdom’s history and landscapes.

  • 12 days
  • Moderate
  • Private · 2–8 guests
Crane Valley Wellness Retreat 6D / 5N

Wellness

Crane Valley Wellness Retreat

Meditation with monks, forest bathing and traditional sowa rigpa healing in the peaceful glacial valley of Phobjikha.

  • 6 days
  • Easy
  • Private · 1–6 guests

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