Western BhutanPunakha Valley
Best October – April
Our home valley. Warm, green and calm, where two rivers meet below Bhutan's most beautiful dzong.
Central Bhutan
Phobjikha Valley
A wide, open valley and protected wetland. Black-necked cranes come here every winter.
The valley
A closer look at Phobjikha Valley
Phobjikha is a wide, U shaped valley. It is kept simple on purpose: little building, few lights, and a community that protects the cranes that arrive each winter.
This valley shows how caring for nature and welcoming guests can work well together.
Highlights
- Crane season, late October to February
- Gangtey Goenpa and the Gangtey nature trail
- Village run nature centre
- Village homestays and home cooked food
- Best season
- October – February for cranes
- Region
- Central Bhutan
Continue exploring
Other regions of Bhutan
Western Bhutan
Western BhutanThimphu City
Best March – May, September – November
A calm, small capital city. Old temples, new Bhutanese design and lots of local crafts.
Western BhutanParo Valley
Best March – May, September – November
The door to Bhutan, and the way up to Tiger's Nest monastery on its high cliff.
Plan your journey
Let us plan your Bhutan trip
Tell us your dates, your pace and what you want from Bhutan. Our Punakha team will build a day-by-day plan for you.