Bhutan

Wangdue Phodrang

A gateway to central Bhutan, best known for the glacial Phobjikha Valley where black-necked cranes winter each year. Wangdue Phodrang lies in central Bhutan, where the country's main valleys, dzongs and monasteries sit along the east–west road. Highlights include Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Monastery and Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. A visit here is easiest with a local guide, who can explain what you are seeing, open doors that are hard to find alone and handle the permits Bhutan requires. You can see Wangdue Phodrang on our tours: Grand Bhutan Cultural Circuit, Central Bhutan Grand Cultural Immersion, 10-Day Central Bhutan Discovery and Paro Tshechu Festival & Central Valleys. Every journey is built around a licensed guide, a private vehicle and carefully chosen hotels or homestays — tell us your dates and interests and we will plan Wangdue Phodrang into a trip that fits. Wangdue Phodrang lies in central Bhutan, where the country's main valleys, dzongs and monasteries sit along the east–west road. Highlights include Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Monastery and Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. A visit here is easiest with a local guide, who can explain what you are seeing, open doors that are hard to find alone and handle the permits Bhutan requires. You can see Wangdue Phodrang on our tours: Grand Bhutan Cultural Circuit, Central Bhutan Grand Cultural Immersion, 10-Day Central Bhutan Discovery and Paro Tshechu Festival & Central Valleys. Every journey is built around a licensed guide, a private vehicle and carefully chosen hotels or homestays — tell us your dates and interests and we will plan Wangdue Phodrang into a trip that fits.

• Phobjikha Valley
• Gangtey Monastery
• Wangdue Phodrang Dzong