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BLACK NECK CRANE CENTER

Phobjikha is home to the black necked cranes. Come October, these majestic birds migrate from Tibet to specific areas in Bhutan to escape the harsh Tibetan winters. It’s said that their visit marks the end of harvesting season and the onset of farmer relocating to the warmer, lower valleys.These birds are known as “Thrung Thrung […]

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PHOBJIKHA VALLEY

Phobjikha Valley is located in the Wangdue Phodrang district in Central Bhutan. A huge valley which is majorly marshland and green pastures. With a backdrop of the Black Mountain Range, the scenic splendour of this place is unique. Most folks usually do a day trip of Phobjikha Valley from Thimphu. But in my opinion, the […]

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CHIMI LHAKHANG

Chimi Lhakhang is a Buddhist monastery in the Punakha district of Bhutan. It’s located on a hillock near Sopsokha village. A 30 minutes walk on trails through agricultural fields leads to this monastery on the hill. Widely known as the fertility temple, the history of how this place came into existence is unusually interesting.Chimi Lhakhang […]