Overview
Gangtey Trek – Gentle Trails in the Crane Valley
The Gangtey Trek (often starting from Phobjikha Valley) is a softer, lower-altitude hike ideal for travelers who want Himalayan scenery without extreme altitude. You’ll walk through pine forests, open meadows, and traditional villages around Gangtey and Phobjikha—home of the black-necked cranes in winter—staying in cozy guesthouses or camps along the way.
Trip Highlights
Explore the wide, glacial bowl of Phobjikha Valley, one of Bhutan’s most beautiful landscapes.
Walk the famous Gangtey Nature Trail with views of villages, chortens, and monasteries.
Visit Gangtey Monastery and learn about local monastic life.
Spot (in season) endangered black-necked cranes that migrate here in winter.
Enjoy gentle trekking suitable for families and first-time trekkers.
Combine the trek with time in Punakha and Thimphu for a relaxed western Bhutan circuit.