Gangtey

Green valleys & black mountains of Bhutan

Visit in famous religious sites and Phobjika Green Valley green valleys & natural beauty of Bhutan

The most picturesque valley of Gangtey is located at altitude of 3000m above sea level. It is a lush green valley and is flat without any large tree.

In throughout your journey towards gangtey you will witness The constant scenes of hills dotted with ancient temples, monasteries and prayer flags are testament to this, whilst in streams prayer wheels powered by the natural water flow turn day and night

Why visit Gangtey

(Things to do & see at Gangtey)

Gangtey & Phobjikha (alt. 3000m/9845ft)

The most picturesque valley valley of Gangtey is located at altitude of 3000m above sea level. It is a lush green valley and is flat without any large tree.

Gangtey Dzong and Monastery

Gangtey Monastery is a beautiful temple consisting of just one main building, temple overlooking the Gangtey Valley, the monastery is believed to be the believed to house the mummy of a Yeti.

The monastery is in Wangdue Phodrang district in central Bhutan is located on a spur amidst the Gangtey village, overlooking the vast Phobjika Valley.

Phobjika Valley

A few kilomters drive beyond the monastery lies the village of Phobjika, popularly known as Phobjika valley, where the black necked cranes flock during their immigration from Tibet and India, Bhutan is also known for conservation effort with above 1000 household living without electricity in their bid to preserve the black-necked-crane. The inhabitants have become a leading example of harmonious co-existence.